This FibroPool pool heat pump can add consistent, reliable heating to any above-ground pooland has low noise, so it won’t bother you while you enjoy your time in your Intex pool. These heat pumps are built heavy, with the 140,000 BTU model weighing a whopping 250lbs, so make sure to have your piping properly measured out before beginning the installation process.

Splashing around under the sun and in the crystal-clear waters of your above-ground swimming pool is a great way to spend the long summer days. Other Electric Pool Heaters: If you don’t want to go the Intex route, you can buy other electric pool heaters for similar prices. Just make sure they’re compatible with the pool you own. If it’s not clear which pools they heater you’re looking at is compatible with, don’t waste time, just call the company. Operating from Basildon in Essex in the UK, we have become the leading supplier of swimming pool heat pumps and pool heating solutions to the UK and Europe. Average air temperature during cold months of pool use – desired pool temperature = Target temperature rise

These heaters are pretty easy to set up and are much nicer and easier to maintain that the gas and electric powered alternative. In fact they are the only reasonable and cheap heater option on the market right now. Designed for pools that are no larger than 8,000 gallons, the Game SolarPro soaks up the sun and transfers that heat to your pool. Reviewers found that the heater worked best when paired with a bypass kit (sold separately). Simple hook up, compatible with filter pump up to 1/2 HP or pump flow rate less than 2500 gal/hr. (9463 l/hr.)

Both models can handle filter pumps that can utilize up to 2,500 gallons of water per hour. For the Bestway heater, the unit can work with a sand filter that takes in 2,000 gallons per hour at the most. How Big of a Pool? EASY TO USE – Simply lay the Solar Pool Cover flat on top of your INTEX pool and let the air bubbles absorb and transfer sun heat into the pool water Solar pool heaters, we strongly recommend, are the best option for those chilly fall and spring days where you’d love a warm pool. The truth is that you aren’t going to use your above ground pool when there isn’t at least a little sun out. The Intex 28684 heater has a rapid heating system that will raise the temperature by approximately 0.5°C per hour (for a 12 foot x 30 inch inflatable swimming pool). Please note, this is a guide only as mains water temperature, heat loss, ambient air temperature and other factors will affect this.Both Intex and Bestway allow you to link multiple heater pads to each other. The number of pads you require will vary based on the size of the pool you need to heat up. You should also look at how well the connections work; these mats are both more effective when the connections are shorter in length. Which Is Better?