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.

• Enjoy your pool and easily heat up your above-ground swimming pool with renewable energy
• FAFCO is the oldest and largest solar pool heating manufacturer in America
• Every unit is inspected and tested; Made from stabilized polyolefins for a long life
• Works with most above-ground pools, pumps, and filters; Starter kit included
• FAFCO's Connected Tube (CT) design is the most efficient solar panel available
• 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
• Color: Black
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 240 x 47 x 2.50 inches
• Weight: 40 pounds
• Manufacturer warranty: 3-year limited warranty

Shipping Information

VMInnovations is proud to offer fast, free shipping every day. Items are typically delivered between 1-3 days.

Most orders placed before 2:00 PM CST ship the same day.

Free Shipping Details

• Our free shipping service is standard ground shipping with FedEx, USPS, or a regional carrier.
• Items are usually delivered in 1-3 days, but some may take up to 5 days.
• Some orders may require a signature before delivery.
• At this time, we only offer free shipping inside the 48 continental United States.
• Free shipping is not available for APO/FPO.
• Some items can be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. Please note free shipping does not apply to these locations. You will need to select the AK/HI/PR shipping in your cart.
• We are currently unable to ship items internationally.

Freight Shipping Information (LTL)

Some items are too large to be shipped with a regional carrier, FedEx, or USPS, and we ship these items with our freight carriers.

Please read the information below so you fully understand the delivery process and requirements.

Required Actions

We will need your phone number for the delivery. The carrier will need to call you in order to set up a delivery time. Please make sure the number you provide during checkout is the best one to reach you. If paying with PayPal, please make sure the number on your account is accurate.

You'll need to inspect your package upon arrival before you sign. If your order arrives damaged, you should sign "DAMAGED" on the delivery receipt. If the item is damaged to the point that it is not usable, you can refuse the item.

Please notify and, if possible, send photos of any damage to vminnovations_help@email.spreetail.com, along with your order number. A member of our Customer Experience team will reach out to you with further instructions.

Delivery Information

At this time, we do not offer "in-home" deliveries. Your shipment must be delivered to the curbside and will require a signature. Please be sure you are able to move the item after it arrives, as the carrier will not be able to assist.

We do our best to ship orders as fast as we can. If you need to cancel your order, please let us know as soon as possible by calling our Customer Experience team at 866-639-9320. Please note that if we are unable to cancel your order before it ships, you will be responsible for the shipping charges.

If the item is returned from the freight company for any reason other than damage, additional shipping or storage fees may apply. Reasons may include invalid or incorrect address information, and incorrect phone number or contact information, or failing to schedule or missing an already scheduled delivery appointment.

If the item is delivered and a return is requested, the freight shipping fees will be deducted from the final refund amount.