AGP Heater/Search Threads How?

**NWMNMom** · 05-19-2006 02:17 PM

We live in NW MN where it cool weather is our main weather. We have used solar panels for years on our AG round pool and plan on it with our 18x33 AG. JMHO and experience in using them, but 2 4x20 panels (with a cover on at night to keep the heat in) should do a fine job of keeping a pool that size between 82-90 degrees. This should cost you less than $500 total and there is no additional electrical, installation, fuel or energy cost involved, just plumb right from the filter to the panels and back to the pool - keeping a diverter system in between so you can shut if off when the water gets too warm. Hooking this up takes less than an hours time and anyone can do it. How and where you mount them is the only technical aspect and that often has more to do with looks than utility.

**bsbrega** · 05-19-2006 08:18 PM

Thank you Sharon and MN for 2 gr8 posts. I sure appreciate your time and thoughts.

**waterbear** · 04-11-2012 03:22 AM

The best way to heat really depends on WHERE you live, HOW much you want to raise the temperature over ambient temperature, and fuel costs in your area. There is no one size fits all approach. Sorry I can't be more exact. I would start by seeing how most of the other pools in your area are heated since that is probably going to be the most cost efficient way.