Recent content by bfrisch

Okay, revisiting the copper approach - cost prohibitive which is not surprising. Probably run my estimates up to $1k for the project if not a bit more. I guess the original question is really - can I build a better, more reliable solar heater than I can buy for the money? Hearing about someone...

I have seen a few other posts about how this is probably a fruitless endeavor. I have a 16'x32' 14,300 gallon saltwater Intex AGP and I am trying to heat it up 5-10F. I have a pool cover and that has been getting it up to the mid 80s with the high ambient air temp in the low to mid 70s, but I...