Sponsored
FAFCO Original Solar Bear - Solar Pool Heater for Above-Ground Pools, Universal, with Starter Kit
$355.99 sale price when purchased online
$639.99 list price
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- SOLAR POOL HEATER: 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
- PROVEN QUALITY: 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
- UNIVERSAL DESIGN: Works with most above-ground pools, pumps, and filters; Starter Kit included
- INTEGRATED CONTROL: A built-in manual control valve allows you to adjust the flow through the panel and how much heat is provided to your pool
- EASY INSTALLATION: Use household tools to connect fittings and hoses to your pool pump/filter
Description
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.
Dimensions (Overall): 2.5 inches (H) x 47 inches (W) x 264 inches (D)
Weight: 40 pounds
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 82399832
UPC: 603570100288
Origin: made in the USA or imported
The above item details were provided by the Target Plus™ Partner. Target does not represent or warrant that this information is accurate or complete. On occasion, manufacturers may modify their items and update their labels.
We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented. If you have a specific question about this item, you may consult the item's label, contact the manufacturer directly or call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869.
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 48.5 inches length x 15 inches width x 15 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 43.7 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
item ships from third party seller: Spreetail
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 30 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Related Categories
- Pool Maintenance & Cleaning
- Swimming Pools
- Swimming Pools & Hot tubs Deal...
- Pool Accessories
- Up to 50% Off Water Parks, Poo...
- Halloween Care Package
Summary of reviews
This solar pool heater has received positive feedback for its effectiveness in warming pool water, making it a great addition for extending the swimming season. Guests appreciate its ease of installation and the significant temperature increase it provides. Many have noted the importance of proper setup and sunlight exposure for optimal performance. Overall, it is seen as a cost-effective and efficient solution for keeping pools warm, enhancing the swimming experience for families.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.7 out of 5 stars with 30 reviews
quality: 2 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
0% would recommend
1 recommendations
Not good
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
WiNxSoN - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It’s crack and leaking out the water from the one of the small tube soon I turned the pool filter pump on, can’t even last for one minute, so disappointed of it, wasting my time, specially when I try to pack it up and return back to store, return is so easy, target is one of my favorite place to shop
Works great
4 out of 5 stars
Jm16 - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 24 Foot Solar Panel Heating Kit for Above Ground Swimming Pools works easy and is easy to use and install. Easy to store, light weight. This heating kit is ideal because it heats during the day and keeps cool at night. You can feel a temperature difference after each use, definitely 10 degrees as it describes.
Easy to set up
5 out of 5 stars
Msdawn - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have started having cooler evenings but the grand kids still want to get into the pool. This is perfect and was easy to set up. My husband had it put together in no time. We left it up and was a couple days later before we tried it out. I was shocked how it did help. We are very happy with this and will be keeping it up to the end of pool season. The kids are definitely happier with it.
Warn up the pool
5 out of 5 stars
Karp442 - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little skeptical about this product. I always have wanted one of these types of solar panel products for my pool. Papa Bear increased the temperature of my pool in one day. After a week it has been a double digit increase. Very easy to install and use.I am very happy with this product
It works good
3 out of 5 stars
Mamaoffour - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Where do I start with this heater pool cover. It’s defiantly huge and got some weight to it. The box that was delivered in was very tall and heavy. After getting it out of the box it was heavy and very large but I put it on my pool and I noticed that my pool was starting to heat up the water it was pretty easy to put on the pool Definitely will need more than one person with helping lift it up on the pool it works great though once getting it setup. I will say it’s very heavy to put on and take off
Sunny Days!
5 out of 5 stars
dmg0385 - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The swimming pool warmer was well equipped. It came with a QR code to access the digital instruction manual. The instructions explained well to assemble it in different ways. On the solar water heater system it is marked inlet and outlet. It came with parts to attach it. The assembly can be about a medium to very difficult, depending on your pool setup. In my case since I have a fixed pvc system, I had to purchase parts to attach it to my pool plumbing. It you have a pool with quick detached hoses it wouldn't take long to assemble. The quality is built well. Sunny Days for a warm up!
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
behng - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little skeptical about this product at first. I always have been curious about these types of solar panel products for my pool. Well let me tell you this Papa Bear increased the temperature of my pool in one day. After a week it has been a double digit increase. Very easy to install and use. Very happy with this product
Works great
5 out of 5 stars
mamabear31641 - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This heating panel works great, its still hot here so we dont need it much but I cannot wait until this winter, im so excited to get to swim when its cooler weather when my friends cant. It will be quite refreshing to swim in war water and get out to the cool crisp air. It was super easy to setup and install, you just run the pipe to it and another out to the pool, the water runs through it and the sun heats it up. Love it!
Fafco Papa Bear 24 Foot Solar Panel Heating Kit
5 out of 5 stars
MOMMASESS - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Living in Florida we swim a lot! Even though the weather is very hot, that does not make the pool warm too. The Fafco Papa Bear 24 Foot Solar Panel Heating Kit was easy to set up and made our above ground pool temperature about 10 degrees warmer within a week. Highly recommend if you want to jump into a warm pool!
Great In Spring / Fall
5 out of 5 stars
dlathem - 3 years ago
originally posted on Spreetail, LLC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We got this for our above the ground pool to extend the pool season a bit and it's been outstanding. Installation was a piece of cake and it's so nice to be able to use the pool in the months when it's a little cooler. So glad my neighbor told me about this, he loves his too.