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    Default Re: I'm considering a solar heater in the midwest (Chicago burb area). Will this wor

    We have 18x33x52" and use 3 of the 2x20s - our pool at covering time 7:30pm last night was 87 degrees. We are as of this morning on the diverter because we do not want it any warmer. Like Matt, we ended up with a pool in the 90s last summer (one 2x20 panel on our old pool, an 18' round) and that is not refreshing. We are in FAR NW Minnesota - usually referred to as "The Nation's Icebox" - we would not be without our solar panels.
    Beats driving to the lake!
    18'x33'x52" AG oval, hard plumbed system, 22" Pentair Meteor Filter 1.5hp pump, Goldline SWCG System, 2/4x20 SolarBear Panels, Biltmore Steps - 16x14' composite deck, Pool Rover Jr

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    Default Re: I'm considering a solar heater in the midwest (Chicago burb area). Will this work?

    Hi all,

    I've been working quite a bit lately...sorry for not responding right away. I just wanted to tell everyone who offered advice thank you. I decided to hold off on the gas heater (and line) and bought a SolarBear 4'x20' solar kit.

    I can't wait to give it a try


    thanks,
    dan

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