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Old 05-06-2007, 08:54 PM   #1
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Solar Pool Heater

Hi will shortly be buying a solar pool heater (for above ground pool)
1/ which is the best to get
2/ is it possible to put it about 30 ft away from my pool on the ground
any feedback more than welcome.

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Old 05-06-2007, 09:00 PM   #2
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Re: Solar Pool Heater

what is a bit ironic here is that the solar heating system will probably cost just as much - if not more than the above ground pool
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Old 05-06-2007, 09:02 PM   #3
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30 feet, serious loss of flow, replumb everyting w, 1.5 or 2".. otherwise system will be choked..
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Old 05-07-2007, 08:17 AM   #4
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Hi maybe I was not clear but it's the rubber type one with the water flowing through the elements which you just place in with full sun all day
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Run 1/2 inch tubing around the edge (of the pool) with a 3 way bypass valve connected after the filter. About 6 rolls or 600 ft should do. $100 tops.
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