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We use the rope method as well. We have a 27 ft round. We put the cover on, use the cable and then we take our ropes with water filled bottles attached to each end and drape them from one side to the other. With this method we are able to put extra ropes/bottles in the areas where the wind...

We have a similiar set up and very high winds that come it and do alot of damage to the cover. We usually replace the cover annually. This year we secured the cover to the deck and used the standard wire around the rest of the pool. In addition to that we took 30 foot lengths of rope from...

We have used solar mats since purchasing our pool in 2007, they've been great with no complaints however we feel our mats are coming to thier end and are considering a gas heater this year. We'd also like to be able to extend our season and maintain water temp of 88-90. We have a 27 foot...

27 FT. round and we use 4 - 2x20's and 12 mil solar cover. You'll want to use both because like everyone said, you lose anything you gain during the day at night and then some. We have considered increasing our panels to 6 for next season. I'm getting old and really prefer 86 - 90 degree...

We're in SE Wisconsin just over the border with a 27 ft round above ground. We like the water around 88 and we're happy. We use 4 -2X20 solar panels and as long as the sun is out we're good. As the summer ends we do use the solar cover more frequently along with the panels. When you factor...

We are in southeast Wisconsin, along the border. We have a 27 foot round and 4 2x20 mats. We have ours on the ground running paralell with the veggie garden. I keep black landscapers fabric under them. We have found 4 mats to be great, they definately increase the heat several degrees. We...

We actually looked into the gas heater option and have since decided to stay with the solar panels. We currently have 2 - 2x20 panels which worked well up until last season, similiar to yours. This year we are adding 2 more 2x20 panels and upgrading the solar cover to the clear one. The...

We are on a couple of acres out in the boonies. Lighting the house and deck area - way too costly. We have been purchasing solar flood lights. Don't bother with anything less than 3 LED bulbs. We currently have 8 flood lights on the front of the house, don't need anything else there. On...

Thank you for the response. May I ask what kind of wood burner you planned to use. Here in Southeast Wisconsin many homeowners use the outdoor wood furnace to heat their homes, I would have thought the number of BTU's wouldn't have been an issue. We are researching and actually trying to...

This is a first for me so please be patient. I have lurked for a year or so and haven't really had any challenges with our above ground pool until this year. We haven't been able to use it much this season due to weather and lack of warmth. We can't get the temperature above 80 degrees. We...