Re: Black tube type water heaters Are they hard on the pump?
The Solar heaters will reduce your (already too low) flow / filtration rate. Since you are thinking of upgrading your filter, please consider one of the small sand filter / pump combos on the market (Hayward makes one). They're a bit spendy but you will very likely be happier with the water quality and ease of operation.
Please note that your storable / portable pool and pump probably aren't properly bonded (unless you had an electrician out to do so or you are an electrician and have done so). I wouldn't let anyone in or near the pool while it's plugged in. This may reduce you available solar heating time.
The solar blanket is a great idea. It won't heat you pool but it will keep alot of heat overnight.
12'x24' oval 7.7K gal AG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S270T sand filter; Hayward EcoStar SP3400VSP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:16
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