We've have used heater panels with both our intex pools. Just takes some head scratching, replacing intex hoses to pool store ones, some of those clamps u use a screwdriver to tighten and some rubber couplers. Time at the hardware store in the plumbing n outdoor irrigation depts. not as pretty but heat is worth it. We also upgraded to a 1hp Hayward pump n a sand filter. When cash strapped you tend to get creative