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    Yes, we will need solar panels and a solar cover for night. I looked at the Fafco solar panels, and there are different ones. Any particular one to look into? Also, what about the solar cover? What company has the best one?

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    Mine is the Solar Bear from Fafco. I wanted a 4x20. You have to be careful. Sometimes you think you are getting a 4x20 but what you get is two 2x20 panels instead of one piece. That is more of a nuisance. I had to buy a new panel this year and I ordered off e-bay from a place called Leisure Living in Tonawanda, NY. It cost $280 with free shipping.

    I usually just buy a solar cover locally. The last couple I have gotten have come from Lowe's.

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    Thank you for the information on the solar panels, this helps a ton. Do the two 2x20 give off the same amount of heat as just the one 4x20? I read that if you have two panels than you also need some type of additional diverter for the additional panel.

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    It does give the same heat. You can either hook them in a series or in parallel. I used to have two 2x20 panels in parallel; each was fed separately. The plumbing is easier with a 4x20 instead of two 2x20s and has less flow resistance which means lower operating pressure and less strain on the pump.

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    Just ordered the Fafco 4x20 from eBay. I am really looking forward to using our pool again this summer.

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    Good deal!

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