Solar Pool Heaters<\/a> allow you to take advantage of the sun’s free energy. Solar Heaters are extremely efficient, inexpensive to operate, and are the ultimate in environmental friendliness. When combined with a solar pool cover, also known as a solar blanket, your Solar Pool Heater will maintain a comfortable water temperature well into the cooler months.<\/p>\nSolar pool heating systems are extremely versatile – they can be mounted on the ground, on a rack, or installed on a nearby roof.<\/p>\n
If you have a solar pool heating system, do you mount yours on the ground, a rack or on a roof?\u00a0 Which is better in your opinion?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Of course! Depending on your weather and climatic conditions, you can expect your solar pool heater to: raise your pool temperature 2 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit each time the water passes through the system, and raise your pool’s temperature 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit over a period of several days of good weather. 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