• Enjoy your pool and easily heat up your above-ground swimming pool with renewable energy; FAFCO’s Connected Tube (CT) design is the most efficient solar panel available
• FAFCO is the oldest and largest solar pool heating manufacturer in America; Every unit is inspected and tested and made from stabilized polyolefins for a long life
• Works with most above-ground pools, pumps, and filters; Starter Kit included
• A built-in manual control valve allows you to adjust the flow through the panel and how much heat is provided to your pool
• Use household tools to connect fittings and hoses to your pool pump/filter

Enjoy your backyard swimming pool with the FAFCO Original Solar Bear! Extend your swimming season by warming your cold pool and ensuring comfortable water temperatures. The Original Solar Bear’s connected tube design is the most efficient solar pool heater available. Extra large manifolds maximize the flow through the pump and filter system. The Original Solar Bear system is comprised of one 4ft x 20ft solar panel and one Starter Kit for simple plumbing to your pool. The panel is made from UV-stabilized polyolefin material and will last for many seasons in direct sunlight. The integrated manual bypass valve can be used to shut off the system when the pool is up to the desired temperature. The Original Solar Bear can be mounted flat on the ground or on a ground-mounted tilted rack. Put the sun to work for you and enjoy free heat from your FAFCO Original Solar Bear. Note: For best performance, panels should face south, tilted 10 to 30 degrees with unobstructed sunlight. The system should operate between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on sunny days.