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    NWMNMom is offline Registered+ Widget Weaver NWMNMom 0
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    I would be surprised if the ice is off in May here (NW Minnesota) this year - long cold winter. We only have a 4x20 and a 2x20 for our 18x33, so I'm hoping that will bring our temps into a comfy range. Last year we had an 18' x 48" round pool with just the 2x20 and it kept it at about 82 average (except end of July when we had to run it at night to cool it off!) I guess we could always order another panel if needed. Its FREE heat, can't sneeze at that.

    If its normal temps (whats normal?) this year, is it only wishful thinking that the 2x20 with the 4x20 panels will be enough to keep our new pool warm?

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    One place to get info on expectations, number of panels, plumbing techniques, etc. is http://www.powermat.com/

    I used this info to build mine.

    I got my equipment from http://www.bestbuypoolsupply.com/

    I am very pleased with what I ended up with.

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    Whetwilly is offline ** No working email address ** Whetwilly 0
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    I went the cheap route last spring and bought a 4x20 mat off of Ebay. I have a nice southern exposure so it performs well for my 15x25 oval. Most of the summer here in WI, the pool was between 85-88. It sort of spoils the kids as they then think 80 is "cold". We experienced a warm (for us) summer last year so the pool was used almost every day. Many times, I didn't even cover it at night as the water would warm right up by noon.

    Install was easy - I made a rack out of plywood and 2x4s. Diverter valve enables me to shut off flow to heater when the water gets too warm (it happend a few times last summer). 2 of these mats would be needed for a 27' round.

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