5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant product

L. · 15 May 2025

Works fantastic, when the sun is out, heats quickly, with enough bags and does a super job. Just take up space so it's good if you have a place to pack them out

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, apart from the cheap plastic fittings

J. · 14 June 2020

These things are surprisingly effective. I measure our pool temperature daily with a cooking thermometer (a Thermapen). We have the 3x2m Intex pool and the 1000gph pump. Six of these pads in series on a hot day will easily give a 5C boost to the pool temperature. In a recent bout of good weather, at around 25C, we were sat in the pool hovering around 30C. On a hot day if you wait for the pads to heat up, the inlet water will be almost too hot to touch (if you've tried a solar shower in a hot country, you'll know what I mean).I've found that the most effective way to set the vale is to direct water down both the coils and the bypass at the same time. The problem is if your pump is too powerful, it will buckle the pad and kinks will form near the inlet stopping water from going into the coiled section. With six pads in this configuration, there was no flow. Changing to half/half bypass/coil we have a good flow rate, and the entire pad is cool to the touch indicating that the water is getting everywhere.There are two downsides. Firstly, they're relatively large, they will kill your grass and they're awkward to move so that you get sunlight underneath. Secondly, the plastic clamps are garbage. They don't do up tightly enough to get a good seal - half our pads were ok, but half of them are dripping slowly. You can try double clamping, but really you should probably get some proper jubilee clamps instead.Setup is easy - if you have a pump, you already have enough tubing. Each additional pad comes with enough extra piping to combine it into the loop. Make sure you check the prices. These are absolutely not worth £50 each. We bought ours for around £15 each.

3.0 out of 5 stars Solar matt

J. · 30 August 2024

Does what is says, warms the water up fairly well, suggest maybe getting two though for bigger pools

1.0 out of 5 stars ⭐️☆☆☆☆ Complete Waste of Money – Did Nothing to Heat the Pool

S.E. · 28 July 2025

I had high hopes for the Intex Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat (#28685), but it was a total disappointment. Despite full sun exposure for hours every day, this mat barely raised the water temperature, if at all. It made no noticeable difference, even after several days of use.The mat is flimsy and awkward to set up, and the hose connections are a nightmare—they leak constantly unless you buy extra clamps and sealant. It also slowed down the pump flow, which affected the overall pool circulation.For something advertised as a "solar heater," it did everything except heat the pool. I ended up removing it after a week of frustration. Save your money and look for a more effective heating option. This one just doesn’t deliver.

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, even in mid Wales. When the sun shines, that is.

D. · 26 June 2024

I have the pool pump on a separate circuit, since I believe from reading these reviews that the filter pump's flow rate is too fast for these panels and is likely to damage themSince early April, I've had two of these solar panels, slightly raised above the pool (due to the layout of garden), and a 12v Whale (caravan) pump powered by a rotating/tilting solar panel. It's only an 8ft pool as my patio won't take any bigger. I have a floater thermometer for the pool, and a probe thermometer in the solar panel outlet (both Inkbird - I recommend, can view remotely on phone app).On a sunny day, the flow is like a kitchen tap on 70-80%, and the output is 5 degrees higher than the pool. With sun all day, it can raise the pool temp by 7-9 degrees C (bearing in mind it only really works from 11am to 6pm). Depending on the overnight temp, it drops 3-5%, so I spend a lot of time praying for 2+ days of consistent sun. This week, the pool is up to 27 degrees (C), which is lovely.I didn't use the tubes provided since I purchased heavy duty reinforced PVC hose a while ago to replace the Intex corrugated tubes that crack after one summer. I have gym mats underneath the panels, and I've just brought garden staples and tent pegs to try and prevent the warping mentioned by another reviewer.Photos taken 6:17pm 26/06/24Edit May 2025: Upgraded since last year. Since the solar pads destroyed the grass in 2024, I built a raised platform approximately 1.5m above the top water level of the pool; 2.4x2.4m, big enough to take 4 of these panels. Used 2"x2" timber and polycarbonate sheets to place the pads on. I'm using two 12v pumps (Comet VIP-Plus) and an upgraded 50W PV solar panel (https://www.Bolo.co.uk/Yusat-Efficiency-Monocrystalline-Charger-Charging/dp/B0DCDRTNB7) to power each one, in order to deal with the pressure required to pump that high. Having been blessed with an unusually sunny Welsh spring for once, the pool's already been above 32 degrees on several occasions. Oh and I used decent non-kink hose (https://www.Bolo.co.uk/DEWENWILS-SwivelGrip-Flexible-Lightweight-Hosepipes/dp/B0BTP3NCXB) for the whole system.I'm not going to say it's an easy or cheap setup, but if you or your kids enjoy spending time in water (my daughter lives for it!) then it's a worthwhile investment.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth using in UK - not enough sun and expensive investment for no benefit!

B. · 8 August 2019

Very short pipes and fiddly to get right - Item needs to be flat and no air bubbles inside or flow is not fast enough - if there is sun the water inside mats does get slightly warm but not enough to make any difference even to a small pool of 10ft - so unless its a very small pool this is a bad investment and not worth using. if only takes 1-2 degrees at the most off the chill of the pool so on a very hot day it works to raise pool temp by 2 degrees approx.This is NOT a heater though and if you have a 14 ft pool its a total waste of time. returned for refund as does not work/blocked and broken - only fit for paddling pool 8 ft or less and only to take chill off pool.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great budget pool heating system

J. · 6 May 2025

These are a budget way to get some heat into your above ground pool. Simple and easy to set up and quiet functional. It dosent get the pool hot but does a good job taking the chill off it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Lower flow using mat. Works OK.

D. · 21 June 2025

Works OK but flow rate is hindered when using this mat. You get 5 pipe clips that look like they are for a larger pipe but they do wrap around the ~35mm hose/fittings. You'll need a few of them if you want a faster difference in temp and a powerful pump that won't burst the seams or pipes.

Une Révolution Écologique pour Profiter de Votre Piscine

m. · 21 August 2024

Si vous cherchez à prolonger la saison de baignade tout en faisant un geste pour l'environnement, le tapis solaire de chauffage Intex est une véritable perle rare. Ce produit combine ingénieusement efficacité énergétique et simplicité d'utilisation pour offrir une solution pratique et écologique au chauffage de votre piscine.Tout d'abord, l'installation du tapis solaire Intex est un jeu d'enfant. Il suffit de le placer sur une surface plane et exposée au soleil, et le tour est joué. Grâce à sa conception modulable, il s'adapte facilement à différents types de piscines, qu'il s'agisse d'un petit bassin hors-sol ou d'une piscine plus grande. Les matériaux utilisés sont robustes et résistants, ce qui garantit une longue durée de vie même après une exposition prolongée aux éléments naturels.Le fonctionnement du tapis solaire est tout simplement remarquable. En utilisant l'énergie gratuite du soleil, il réchauffe l'eau de la piscine sans avoir besoin d'une alimentation électrique supplémentaire. Ce système permet non seulement de réduire les coûts liés à l'électricité, mais aussi de minimiser l'empreinte carbone, un atout considérable pour ceux qui se soucient de l'environnement. En effet, vous pouvez constater une augmentation significative de la température de l'eau après quelques jours d'utilisation, ce qui rend les baignades beaucoup plus agréables, même lorsque le temps devient plus frais.Un autre avantage majeur du tapis solaire Intex est sa capacité à maintenir la température de l'eau. Contrairement à certains autres systèmes de chauffage, qui peuvent entraîner des variations importantes, ce tapis offre une chaleur plus stable et homogène. Cela est particulièrement appréciable lors des soirées plus fraîches, où l'eau reste confortable pour des baignades prolongées.La polyvalence du produit est également un point fort. En plus de sa fonction principale de chauffage, il peut être combiné avec d'autres équipements Intex pour optimiser davantage la température de l'eau. De plus, le tapis est facilement démontable et stockable, ce qui permet de le ranger en toute simplicité lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé.En résumé, le tapis solaire de chauffage Intex est une solution innovante et efficace pour ceux qui souhaitent profiter d'une piscine toujours à la bonne température sans se ruiner en coûts énergétiques. Il est à la fois pratique, économique et respectueux de l'environnement. Avec ce produit, vous pouvez vous attendre à des moments de détente ininterrompus et des baignades confortables tout au long de la saison, tout en faisant un choix responsable pour notre planète.

Impeccable.

A.C. · 23 July 2024

Prix très intéressant et produit impeccable.

ALGO HACE

M. · 8 July 2023

Este tipo de alfombras está pensada para elevar unos grados la temperatura de tu piscina.Bestway tiene a la venta su modelo en Bolo: https://amzn.to/44lUXPqPara calentar el agua de piscina, lo único que funciona bien y es más efectivo sin este tope de producto, que cogí en Bolo: https://amzn.to/3ygzNHRPara su uso es necesario tener instalada una depuradora de agua a la que se conecta esta alfombra.Está fabricada de un material que consigue eleva rápidamente la temperatura del agua, con lo que al estar continuamente circulando el agua de la piscina fría. A medida que pase por su serpentín la va calentando. Este proceso es lento, dependiendo del tamaño de tu piscina, pero es posible que tengas que estar usando la depuradora entre tres y cuatro horas para elevar 3°-4° de temperatura y teniendo la alfombra en una zona que le dé directamente el sol.Esta alfombra, si además de tenerla al sol está apoyada sobre alguna superficie que genere calor como una zona metálica o un suelo de hormigón. el proceso será más rápido.Tiene tomas de entrada y salida de Ø38 mm y está indicado para piscinas de hasta 30.280 litros de capacidad, depuradoras de cartucho de hasta 7.570 l/h o de arena de 1/3 CVEste tipo de alfombras las puedes unir en serie y conseguir un aumento de la temperatura más rápido.En Bolo también puedes encontrar depuradoras que calientan el agua

Ich find die Heizung Großartig

C.G. · 22 June 2025

Ich find die großartig, die Anleitung ist verständlich, es isg alles dabei um die gut anzubauen. Es tropft nichts und hält gut, auch mit den Plastikklemmen! Bei uns wird ein 1000l Pool damit beheizt und das Wasser ist sehr angenehm. Es kommt richtig warmes Wasser aus dem Auslauf. Ich bin begeistert und kann sie nur empfehlen!

Funkar bra vid mycket sol

E. · 28 June 2024

Värmer bra riktigt soliga dagar. Halvsoligt dagar hjälper den inte så mycket. Ganska förväntat. Då kör vi en värmepump istället