how many of these do you need to retain heat in a 24 round pool?
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It depends how deep the pool is and how much sun you get. These worked well for what we needed.
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I found these to be a big waste of money. We had used a regular pool cover which worked fine. We thought these would be easier to use because you can remove them easier. They must be inflated and blew off the pool easier and did not keep it warm. By the end of the season, they were in bad shape. We did not even try using them this year. We are going back to a regular cover.
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You need to cover 70-80% of the water for them to work well. Be wary of buying these cheap ones. I had to buy mine from Leslie's pool supply.
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I dont believe the number of tablet matter because the flow setting controls the amount distributed. I have a 22 000 gallon pool and I set mine at 2 and adjust accordingly with weather changes, such as excessive rain. Just take readings with the test strips daily and you'll find the number that works best for your pool :-)
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It is 12 round. Pretty in expensive keeps the dust etc off is light and warms the pool.
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it would really depend on the water temperture, air temperature and desired water temperature. Once the pool is heated I used very little propane to keep it at temperature for the rest of the season. I probably added a month to each end of the swimming season. I have a 25,000 gallon pool and probably used 100 gallons of propane for the initial heating - once it was at temperature I doubt that I used 50 gallons a month.
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Yep! We have an in-ground pool 12 x 20 and it helps to keep the pool heat in. If there's sun, it seems to help heat the pool as well.
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These lasted longer, I think. I bought a bunch to last the summer and have about 5 left over. But my pool was smaller. I did run it 24/7 and skimmed it daily.
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Hello Corpus,Thank you for your question. Your pool is 1440 gallons. According to the sizing chart on the manufacturer's and our website, this heater is much too powerful for you. I recommend the Ecosmart SmartSPA 5.5 which will heat your pool by 20F in 12.4 hours. After it reaches your desired temperature, it will maintain that temperature easily.Kind Regards,Ross
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Not sure what your question is. There are 5 solar rings in a pack. Depending on the size of your pool, you might need more than 5 rings. Our pool is 16 x 35 and we use 14 rings. Hope this helps.
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I'd honestly try to find a cover that'll cover the entirety of your pool. The point of solar covers is to hold heat in. If you use multiple panels to cover it, you'll have gaps (even if you overlap) in which heat will escape, ultimately lowering the effectiveness of the cover.
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I used to only have 2 so I put 2 in at the same time. I just ordered another 2 so I will be doing 4 on the next batch. I plan to rotate them half way thru as the top usually get more heat.
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It's pretty heavy, not sure but it's probably 30 or 40? I can tell you the it heats our pool up to the 80 to 90's. It keeps it swimable for much longer than others.
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If your pool and panel installation will be in full sun all day, 1-4x20 panel should be sufficient. Our installation in NJ uses 2-4x20 panels which are in full sun 10 hours a day, and the pool is shaded for 4 hours. The pool temperature has risen into the high 80's on some days! If the pool gets too warm we run the pump at night and the panels act as a radiator and lower the pool temperature as well. Our prior set of panels lasted for 8 years. We store them indoors during the winter months. This has allowed us to use the pool 2 weeks earlier in the season and usually through mid October as well. If your pool and panel installation will be in full sun all day, 1-4x20 panel should be sufficient. Our installation in NJ uses 2-4x20 panels which are in full sun 10 hours a day, and the pool is shaded for 4 hours. The pool temperature has risen into the high 80's on some days! If the pool gets too warm we run the pump at night and the panels act as a radiator and lower the pool temperature as well. Our prior set of panels lasted for 8 years. We store them indoors during the winter months. This has allowed us to use the pool 2 weeks earlier in the season and usually through mid October as... » Read More If your pool and panel installation will be in full sun all day, 1-4x20 panel should be sufficient. Our installation in NJ uses 2-4x20 panels which are in full sun 10 hours a day, and the pool is shaded for 4 hours. The pool temperature has risen into the high 80's on some days! If the pool gets too warm we run the pump at night and the panels act as a radiator and lower the pool temperature as well. Our prior set of panels lasted for 8 years. We store them indoors during the winter months. This has allowed us to use the pool 2 weeks earlier in the season and usually through mid October as well. « Show Less
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Only one...... This tool is to supplement your already stabilized pool during hotter than normal days or weeks.
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I have a 24 ft. round pool and I used 16 sections so I think 17 should do. Is the pool round or oval? If it is round count how many space between the supports there are and that will give the number you need. Don't forget to leave one space open for access to the pool?
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I have this chiller cooling a 55g reef with a 30g sump. I run 2 150w metal halides and it keeps the tank within a two degree swing between 76-78 degrees. Before I added I was creeping over 80-81 with fans blowing on the water surface.
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I have 3 4X20 panels for a 40' X 20' pool average depth 7'. On a good day it will increase temp about 3 F.
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I do have a solar blanket. We have one solar panel for our 18 foot about ground pool. I definitely thought it helped to warm the pool, but getting it to 90 degrees....not so sure about that. I think it would be tough to get it that warm without A LOT of panels, but I would try 2 panels since your pool is bigger. Then you could just keep adding as needed. Good luck!