I have a 27 foot above ground pool in central . My wife wants the pool close to 90. How many panels would be recommended ? Do have a solar blanket a
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I do have a solar blanket. We have one solar panel for our 18 foot about ground pool. I definitely thought it helped to warm the pool, but getting it to 90 degrees....not so sure about that. I think it would be tough to get it that warm without A LOT of panels, but I would try 2 panels since your pool is bigger. Then you could just keep adding as needed. Good luck!
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I would recommend 3 - understand that the most you will ever get is 10 degrees above the outside air temperature, and that is after 2 or 3 days of constant sunshine with warm nights.
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Your solar cover should be fine. We have a 12 mil for a 16x28 pool. My 8 year old can roll it up and 12 yr old helps me lift it completely off when needed. If to a second post, my 8 yr old can do this too. Only recommendation is to buy a 'clip' or two for each end as the liner likes to unroll both at the same time. The aluminum rod is light weight but seems very strong.
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I had a above ground pool and had two of them and they did great so I would say you need at least 4
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I have a 12x32 sized pool and the solar blanket had plenty of room even after it was fully wrapped on the pole. The Pole you buy separate and comes in 3 pieces which connect into each other. I got a 12ft pole and it already accounted for the poles to overlap and it worked perfectly.
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I'd get the next size up. I have this system for my 16' diameter pool and it was efficient but could have used more power.
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I just measured mine and got 59" outside and 58" inside to the top of the platform. I have a 4 ft pool and the platform is about a foot above the pool edge, 6" if you count the support pieces. I used to have "steps" into the pool and the ladder looks like you could cut some of the steps off. I don't think it's a good idea to plant your pool in the ground. Think about what your winter weather would do to it.
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I also have a 24' pool. From the research I've done, one 4' x 20' panel should be enough. If you install it any distance from your filter pump, be prepared to do some plumbing. I recommend "little giant" 1-1/2" flexible pvc hose. It cost me around $95 for a 50' roll. As for the panel, I've only had mine in operation for two days now, so it's too soon to notice a difference.
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The panels do not have to be right next to the pool. The only problem is you need a lot of extra connection and piping the further away you go. You also might need a larger pump to move the water that far. It works great next to the pool though.
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We have a 12x24' above ground pool, 52". That's 9.300 gallons. Northern NJ. It heats the water with no problem. Just letting you know, this is our third one in several years. They only last 2-4 years. We have tried other brands and gave up. Now we just get the cheapest one.. (we take the heater inside every winter).
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I am not an expert on solar panels, but the cord has not been a problem in the water. The panel is small and even when it is cloudy it struggles to provide enough power to keep the pump running. I doubt that submerging the panel would provide enough power.
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I have a 18 foot diameter pool and the 18 covers it perfectly. you could cut the 18 down.
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Not sure what your question is. There are 5 solar rings in a pack. Depending on the size of your pool, you might need more than 5 rings. Our pool is 16 x 35 and we use 14 rings. Hope this helps.
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The heater heats my 28' round by 54" above ground pool. However if you have a cartridge filter (pump) then you ABSOLUTELY MUST get another pump. I suggest a sand filter system depending on your size of pool, from 50-100lb sand filter and a minimum 3/4 hp pump. You can get a Hayward set up for approx 300-400 if you shop around. Or buy used.
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Heating a 3500 gallon pool you should use the 18 or next one smaller. Heating a 35000 gallon pool you will need the 27. Keep in mind the electrical requirements. The 18 draws 150 amps. The 27 will require additional electricity that most homes are not wired for. Hope this helps.
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I have a 27' and only needed 4 sections, do to my village rules & regulations. You should be totally fine with just section A (8 Sections). It went a 1/3 around my pool.
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I have a 12 mil solar cover and the Solar Roller works fine with that. My pool is small (13' x 26'). I cut the solar cover in half as instructed for the Solar Roller. They rollers do feel "flimsy" but they are durable. I rolled them up and hung them on ladder racks in the garage for the summer as I didn't need the cover. The key is not to bend the roller much and let the water pour out as you roll them up, prior to lifting them out of the pool and then carry them in the middle with both hands. It should weigh less than 30 lbs. I guess it could depend on the size your pool.