Can I use this with an above ground pool? How fast does temp go up 10 degrees on a 18 x 32 pool?
232055
Yes, it's very easy to install. Just make sure you have good flow (clean filter). It raises the temp fast but the environment plays a part. We have a 10k gallon pool in northern Ohio. I had the pool open mid April at 82 degrees. I get 7-10 degrees on a sunny day. Lose 1-3 degrees at night.
232056
We installed this on an above ground pool. We installed at the end of season last year, so didn't use it much. It seemed to raise the pool temp a couple of degrees within 2-3 hours in a 15 x 30 pool.
232057
We installed the HP50TA on an above ground pool. The pool is 8000 gallons and the unit will raise the temp about a degree an hour for us.
232058
I just bought this and I have a 18 foot round above ground... I raised my temp 10 degrees in about 6 hours at initial start up. yesterday I had it at 82 degrees and turned it off over nite and came home next day from work and temp dropped to 70 degrees and I got it back up in a few hours. I live in Cleveland ohio and keep a solar cove on the pool to conserve the heat...it really matters how many gallons u have. call Hayward the got reallt good techs to answer ur questions,,,this pump was a steal for 1715.00 bucks
1262812
If your salt is 3300, it may be too high. It depends on what your consider to be normal limits. We keep our pool level around 2900 during the Summer. We run it continuously due to the heat. We are above 90 degrees from April through October. Since your unit is 8 years old, you should replace the whole unit. Upgrade the whole unit.
422308
I have a 18 x 33 above ground pool and it cleans it very well. I should have bought one years ago. Love it.
990450
I purchased one of these and am pleased with it... But isn't it designed for above ground pools?
1727345
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.
166358
The temperature here is in the 90's right now and the pool temperature is running around 84 to 88 degrees. I have a 8' x 32" pool.
1102181
I have a 32X18 above ground pool which equates to 12K gallon.. Running the heater on one tank of LP (about 10 hours and $18) raises my temperature about 10 degrees in the chilly months. I live in the DC area and compared to my neighbors, I get one additional month of use both at the beginning of summer and the end of summer (May and Sept). I have a solar cover as well as a 4X20 solar panel that I run the water through most of the summer because the wife likes the water temperature in the 90's. Hope this helps.
548339
Don't know your temps. I am using it for Aqua fit classes in an outdoor pool that is heated to 80 but the winter wind feels cold.
211215
This will probably work for you, we have a hot tub that it heats when at full strength (104 degrees), you wouldn't have to turn it up very high for a baptismal pool, you could probably go with something smaller if you want to save some money.
1353291
My pools an in ground, I can't see why it couldn't be used for an above ground pool though.
1483213
I have a small 10 foot by 30 inch deep pool with the plastic see through hoses by Intex. The pump, pool and water heater work together very easily. You'll be up and running within 30 minutes.
1313204
I would not recommend this for anything except an above ground. An inground pool requires much more plumbing and the pressure has to travel a farther distance I do not think it would suffice.
681807
I don't know if it works with an above ground pool, but the multiple times I have tried to use it on my in ground pool it stops moving after about 30 seconds. I have even tried swimming around with it. Honestly I think it was a horrible purchase and had I not thrown away the paperwork from it (lesson learned) I would have returned it and gotten my money back.
1205446
Yes- if it is 70 - you will feel like it is 80 I think it provides a whole 10 degree HELP but not any more - perfect for Southern Florida if your pool is not heated. It has held up very well also.
761710
No it cannot be used for above ground pool. It has a base at the bottom that needs to be secured with anchour bolts.
293616
Depends I suppose on how hot you want the pool. WE keep ours at 83F without any trouble. Your location also has a bearing on it's suitability, we live around the Great Lakes. The heater is designed for outdoor installation, you should make a sun shield for the control panel as they will fail eventually due to exposure to direct sunlight
1316612
Yes it can be used for either above ground or inground pools. As long as it's plumbed correctly it doesn't matter.