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1652 Solar Heating Device for Swimming Pool
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Brand | Beluga Pool Solutions |
Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
Item Form | Heating |
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- Heat your pool with a garden hose. Save hundreds on your energy bill
- Increase the comfort and extend the swimming season of your pool.Economical alternative to gas or electric heating
- Easily connects to a standard 1 1/2" return fitting
- Designed to work with in-ground or permanent above ground pools
- Can be used with soft sided temporary pools with adapter (sold separately)
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Product Dimensions | 4 x 3.5 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Beluga Pool Solutions |
ASIN | B00JOSAHX4 |
Item model number | 1652 |
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3.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #181,340 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #71 in Swimming Pool Heaters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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The Beluga Solar Pool Heating Device is a revolutionary way to heat your swimming pool using a garden hose. The Beluga device attaches to a standard 1 1/2" return fitting on above ground or in ground swimming pools and allows you to divert a small stream of water into a garden hose. If you have ever picked up a garden hose that has been lying in the sun you know how hot the water can get. The Beluga allows you to slow the water down going through the hose capturing all of the heat that the garden hose can produce. The Beluga Solar Heating Device is the least expensive heating option on the market today. Now you can get your pool up to temperature sooner, extend your pool season, recover from a cold rain or a cool evening without any additional costs; no expensive heater unit, no service bills, and no expensive energy bills. The Beluga Solar Pool Heating Device is designed to work with in-ground and permanent above ground pools with a standard 1 1/2” threaded return fitting. The Beluga can be used with temporary or soft sided pools with Beluga Universal Adapter (sold separately).
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Customers like the heating and ease of installation of the pool adapter. For example, they mention it warms the water well, it's perfect for boosting the pool temperature and that it'll warm water quickly. That said, some complain about the fit and hold of the adaptor. They say it doesn't fit their pool, the threads on the adapter are smaller than the thread on the fittings, and that the adapters keep popping off. Customers also dislike the material. Opinions are mixed on quality and appearance.
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Customers like the heating of the pool. They say it warms the water well without any additional electricity or strain on the pump. Some say it's perfect for boosting the pool temperature in the spring. They also mention that it'll slowly increase the water temperature. Overall, customers are happy with the heating capabilities of the product.
"This gadget is perfect for boosting the pool temp in the spring; we added two black rubber garden hoses and ran them around the pool deck which gets..." Read more
"...Not sure if it's helping but it produces very warm water when in direct sunlight...." Read more
"...being put back in pool and hung on diving board.....Still no raise in temperature...." Read more
"...summerwaves 16 ft pool and added loquid solar cover, it has helped keep the pool warm for north Florida fall weather" Read more
Customers find the installation of the outdoor living product to be easy. They mention that it doesn't pop off or come apart, and it's easy to pop back on.
"...Still, I am happy with it and would buy it again. Simple to install and take off even with a 1000 gph pool pump going...." Read more
"...Very easy, much cheaper, and it doesn't pop off or come apart." Read more
"It was easy to install. Works well if it's very sunny outside. You definitely need to cover your pool at night to keep the water warm." Read more
"...But it's also easy to pop back on." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it works well, the heating device does work, and seems to be made well. However, others say that it's a flimsy piece of plastic, broke within a week of having it, and is made of cheap material.
"...So it's August, and it's still working really well. My pool is still 82 degrees, with 4 black hoses! I love this and highly recommend it...." Read more
"Don't waste your money. Piece of garbage. Did not last one day! The male fitting going into the pool return blew out the first day...." Read more
"The beluga works pretty good….would I recommend it hmmm don't know. lets start by saying in all fairness that it does work...." Read more
"...the company has identified a defect in a run of these that made the plastic weak. They contacted me, got my info and shipped me a replacement cap...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the outdoor living product. Some mention that the design is brilliant, while others say that it needs better design.
"...It is made of plastic so don't think it will last long but the design is brilliant; just screw it into one of the jet outlets...." Read more
"...Not very durable. Great concept just needs better design." Read more
"...it requires, and given that it is made of plastic and the design is pretty simple, it should only cost $20, in my opinion...." Read more
"Horrible design, not tested" Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the fit of the pool cleaner. They mention that the threads on the adapter are smaller than the fittings, it didn't fit their pool, and the hose the Beluga device slips out of the pump fitting. Customers also say that the product is overpriced and does not fit their needs.
"...I have an above ground pool with a standard size return but the Beluga doesn't fit...." Read more
"...For some reason the threads are just a bit smaller. Can't get a part to fit it. I will be returning. Such a shame...." Read more
"1st off the fitting is not the right size..we had to buy a metal coupling to attach it to the return jet...." Read more
"...when trying to attach the garden hose the Beluga device slips out of the pool fitting. Usually takes about five tries to get it to stay in place...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the hold. They mention that it keeps popping off, the openings are cracking, and the threads don't catch and hold. The adjuster slips off their clips, and it leaks too much to get good flow to the hose. The dark blue front can easily pop-off if the pressure is too great. The top came off and the deflector seems to move itself during the day or when the pump starts and stops.
"...tabs holding on the adjustable opening are cracking and failing to hold this piece on...." Read more
"...The plastic doesn't hold up and the dark blue part keeps popping off...." Read more
"Great idea, but not strong enough. The adjuster slipped off their clips and now it leaks too much to get good flow to the hose...." Read more
"...It is plastic and if not careful, the dark blue front can easily pop-off if the pressure is too great. But it's also easy to pop back on." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the material of the outdoor living product. They mention it's made of plastic and even though the front of the product was closed.
"...Its plastic, so I'm concerned with how this will stand up to the rigors of sitting in chlorinated water for any length of time...." Read more
"...It is plastic and if not careful, the dark blue front can easily pop-off if the pressure is too great. But it's also easy to pop back on." Read more
"I didn't find this product useful. It's made of plastic and even though I closed the front of the product, the water still got through and there was..." Read more
"This is slowly increasing the water temperature but as it is only made of plastic I think it is way over priced!..." Read more
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So it's August, and it's still working really well. My pool is still 82 degrees, with 4 black hoses! I love this and highly recommend it. One thing I would suggest, I take it off when I clean the filter, the pressure could certainly break it once you start up the filter again, (letting the air out of the line). If the 3 triangles are completely open on top, it may stay on, but I recommend taking it off the output when you restart your filter.
The concept is good. I can see how this will work, although the volumes are probably not sufficient to move temperatures enough in larger pools. I have a pretty small inground pool at 12K gallons. I have experimented with various configurations and found the best was 2 135'ft light duty hoses. Medium and Heavy duty hoses, regardless of color, appear to be too insulated to propogate the heat. Anything over the 270ft I'm using causes the pressure to drop too much and not much water moves.
My opinion is that having a couple of these would work a little better. 1 of these at 270 feet of hose moves temp about 10 degrees. However, given the volume of water coming out of the hose, you will not cycle the pool volume in one day. Temperature in the pool moved approx 5 degrees in one entire day of use during 85degree temps in full sun with dark colored light duty hoses on concrete. I would wager that having 2 of these with 135' hose each might work better. While the temp diff coming out the hose would be less, perhaps moving more volume in total would raise the pool temp more.
That being said, the construction of this is so-so, so the thought of buying another is problematic. Its plastic, so I'm concerned with how this will stand up to the rigors of sitting in chlorinated water for any length of time. The threads for hose and pool out are plastic, and have already shown signs of wear. The cover is attached pretty precariously with tabs, and has blown off already for me.
I will update as things progress, but all in all, I find this to be a potentially good idea, but I really expect more for over $70. This really needs have metal fittings for hose, pool insert and the valve covering it to be worth this price for what it does.
Update - June 16, 2014
As expected, the plastic isn't of high enough quality to be in a pool all day. The tabs holding on the adjustable opening are cracking and failing to hold this piece on. Yes, in case you're doing a double-take, the main adjustable valve designed to push water through a garden hose is attached with plastic tabs. Sufficient water pressue (like from a pool pump!) is sufficient to blow this thing off after mere weeks in the water. Reducing my review to 2 stars. Again, good concept. I expect a LOT more for $70.
Update - Aug 21, 2014
If you saw the comment on this review, the company has identified a defect in a run of these that made the plastic weak. They contacted me, got my info and shipped me a replacement cap. It definitely appeared to be of tougher stuff, and so far has not exhibited any of the ill effects of the previous incarnation. I have changed my review to 4 stars, as most of my initial concerns were in quality. These appear to be resolved so far, I will update if there are any changed. Company support appears great also, and pushes from a 3 to a 4 for me. That being said, I still feel for $70, these fittings should be brass. I have some concern with plastic and many attachments/detachments over time. However, this does what it purports to do so any issues with it are my own and it functions about as well as it can be expected to given the small amount of water a garden hose can exchange. I have numbers on that matter also for anyone interested.