Intex 28684 Electric Above Ground Pool Heater 2.2 KW / 230 V

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If you are looking for a more robust heater for larger pools, and something that is powered by natural gas, the Hayward Universal H-Series Heaters are your go-to pick. This Intex Solar Cover can reduce the evaporation by 95% and allows the air bubbles to transfer sun heat into the pool water efficiently.

As you can see there are a lot of great options on how to heat an Intex pool it all comes down to what kind of feature you need and how much you’re willing to spend acquiring your pool heater and its operating costs. The SunHeater Above Ground Pool Solar Panels are our favorite solar pool heaters thanks to the large size and ease of installation. The dual panels can raise the pool temperature by up to 15-degrees, in a few days, maximizing pool use when the weather starts to chill. Note: If choosing this option, we strongly recommend getting an Intex branded electric pump to ensure it’s compatible with your Intex filtration system.Raypak offers upgraded versions of this pool heater (the 106A is the smallest in their line-up of pool heaters) that have a more intricate LCD display and timers, but the 106A is going to be an easy choice for most pool owners. For example you plug into to a double socket running a fridge, freezer or water pump as the heater will not have enough power supply to heat the water. The Raypak 106A is a relatively low-frills gas heater that delivers a ton of heat quickly (105,000 BTU) and very efficiently. The heat pump is efficient, but best paired with an above-ground pool cover when the pool is not in use. If operating costs are a concern, then getting a solar heating system or using a heat pump is what we will recommend for you.

We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. But while Bestway has the advantage, both Bestway and Intex have done quite well with producing great pool heaters. Even the cheapest type will help but a good quality 400 micron solar cover will help the sunshine to warm water and also help keep the heat in during the colder nights. This article will break down the most popular methods for heating an above-ground Intex pool, including upfront costs, running costs, and other pros and cons. As enjoyable as a swimming pool can be, the water can be rather frigid at times, thus making the pool uncomfortable.When it comes to installation, the 106A works with both propane and natural gas, and Rayak’s installation manuals are always super helpful when troubleshooting issues or questions I’ve had about their pool heaters. Heat pumps are best suited for warmer climates where the weather remains above 45-degree Fahrenheit.

The Intex and Bestway pool heaters are both designed to increase water temperature in a pool by about 5 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit. For example, if you live in the cloudy Pacific Northwest, a solar pool heater is a less efficient option and will take longer the heat the water. HIGH EFFICIENCY: Utilizing high-pressure differential compressors and titanium heat exchangers, FibroPool heat pumps are meticulously designed to be the most energy efficient in their class. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. The 28684 pool heater from Intex is compatible with Easy Set, Fast Set, Pro Frame and Metal Frame above ground pools up to 12ft diameter by 30 inches deep that use flexible hose and jubilee clips for connecting the pump to the pool.Reviewers note that even on cloudier days, the panels were able to soak up enough rays to warm their above-ground pool by several degrees, with several days of sunshine boosting pool temperature by 12-20 degrees. The heater uses a link that can connect to a ½-hp pump with a flow rate of up to 2,500 gallons per hour. The surface uses a solar-conducive body that takes in the sun’s rays and retains them for hours at end.