Thoughts on Solar heating system for Frame pool?

[kopmom]

I notice this on the Costco site and it caught my attention. Thinking of trying it for our metal frame pool.

Think it would work well?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...ang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC11008-Cat53682&topnav=

 

[SMWill42]

How big is your metal frame pool? This may not be big enough for you. Solar panels may be cheaper. Also where are you located.

Welcome,
Susan

 

[kopmom]

We have a 18x52. We are in Pennsylvania

 

[Sparkmaster]

Few years back i have purchased the solar panels for my pool. Mid to late season I was wondering why i was loosing water a faster rate than usual. I was going nuts trying to figure why i had to add water every few days. Finally I found it.. Darn mice made tiny holes on the bottom. No way to repair because of the amount of holes they made. I was thinking about purchasing them again in the near future but this time I will make a platform for it.. Something to consider..

 

[JasonLion]

The amount of heat you get goes by the size of the panel. Unless you have a tiny pool like the one in that picture, you will be much better of getting full sized 20'x4' panels.