Doheny’s Solar Heater for Above-Ground Swimming Pools

Four years ago we made the decision to put in an above-ground swimming pool. Initially we had wanted an in-ground pool, but due to the way our well (for water) and our septic system is in our backyard…that wasn’t possible. So, we went with the next best thing, an above-ground pool.

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In the northeast our pool season is relatively short. Typically it will run from early June through early September. We need several hot weather days in a row to get warm water in our pools, so if you want to extend your pool season and enjoy your pool even on chillier days you’ll need a pool heater.

I researched the different options available: electric, propane, gas and solar. After my research I opted to go with a solar heater that works with above-ground pools. I didn’t want something too cheap or too expensive. I went the “middle road” regarding price and options.

From Amazon I purchased the Doheny’s Above Ground Solar Heating System that’s perfect for above-ground swimming pools. We have an 18-foot round pool, so we only needed 1 collector which has been working perfectly for our needs. You could buy 2 collectors if you have a larger sized pool. It came with most of the hardware that I needed for installation.

For photo taking purposes I’m showing it hooked up and running with the panel laying on the ground beside the pool. I did install it on the angled roof of our little pool house. I didn’t take photos of it up there as it would of been too difficult for me to do so.

Regarding installation, I had it installed, hooked up, and running in a few hours. I did go out and buy a compression coupler as I couldn’t get a tight-fit and had a drip-drop leak. Using the compression coupler (picked up from Lowe’s) completely solved that problem.

We can now enjoy our above-ground swimming pool on cooler days, during the early morning or late evening hours and this year we got to enjoy our pool almost 3 weeks earlier than last year. I’m hoping we can now keep the pool open until late September or early October. It has really made a nice difference in the temperature of our water.

You can purchase the Doheny’s Above Ground Solar Heating System for Swimming Pools directly from Amazon for a really great price. After doing my research, I found it to be one of the most affordable options out there. You can purchase 1, 2 or 3 solar panels, depending upon your needs.

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Disclosure: The item featured today was personally purchased by the writer who paid full price. This post is NOT sponsored by any company. Affiliate links are within the post. Sam’s opinion, words, and thoughts are 100% his own. Your opinion or experience may be different.