In ground vs. above ground solar panels

[scottturner]

I have an inground pool, and I understand that inground and above ground pumps have different pressures to handle, thus different pumps. Are the solar panels created with this in mind also, or is it simply marketing? I don't really have a permanent place to put solar panels yet, I need a new roof before I put anything up there. I would like to use some solar panels to help warm the water, especially at the start of the season. I was wondering if I could use the above ground solar panels as most likely I will use them laying on the deck around the pool, or on a portable stand. I will probably store them away during the middle of the summer and over the winter. Can I just plumb in some water diverters and use above ground pool solar panels, or should I go ahead with the IG? I like the portability, or at least the appearance, of the above ground solar panels. Thanks.

[CarlD]

Panels are panels. There is no IG vs AG panels. Whatever you do you want to move the maximum amount of water through them they can handle for maximum effectiveness.

Don't put them away in the heat of the summer! Run them at night and they will COOL your pool!

[scottturner]

The only reason I may put them away in the heat of the summer is due to them being in the way of increased pool activity. I don't have a great place to permanently put them right now. I got a chuckle because I live in Michigan, and most likely I will need them to help warm the pool even in the "heat" of the summer. Thanks for the input.

[matt4x4]

There is a difference!
$100 per set more if you buy inground panels, as for the actual make up of the panel - no difference, I think the IG box gives you about 10 dollars more in parts (that you can also buy sepaprate out of the bulk parts section).
My friend saved 300 dollars by getting the AG ones for his IG pool.

[scottturner]

Nice, thanks.

[blk133]

Don't above ground solar panels have a piece in the middle to make the water go in and out on the same side? Sort of like a U-Turn in same pannel? I thought inground don't have this brake piece?

Can someone tell me please if it is the way I think it is?