Heat your pool with sunshine.
DIY kits with panels, panel hardware, and connections designed to work together. The sun does the heating; the pump you already run circulates the water. A warmer pool. A longer swim season.
Find the right system for your pool and roof.
Select your roof conditions and priorities to see recommended systems.
Above-ground pool? See how the kits connect → Already have solar? Replacement + Add-On Panels → *Metal roofs mount differently. Ask us what yours needs →
SwimEasy
4.9 · 80 reviews →Proven performance. Straightforward value.
A practical choice for homeowners who want a balance of price, durability, and heating performance. Standard coupling-hose connections support straightforward DIY installation on asphalt roofs.
- Mild to moderate climates
- Standard asphalt roofs
- DIY installation
- Long-term value
SwimJoy
4.9 · 71 reviews →Built for harsh climates.
When freeze resistance, tile-roof mounting, and long-term durability matter most. Wind passes through the panel instead of lifting it, and minimal roof penetrations keep the mounting clean and secure on tile or shingle.
- Freeze-prone climates
- Tile roofs
- High wind
- Long-term installations
SunLink Pro
Flexible by design. Simpler to connect.
SunLink Pro uses narrow, modular panels that are easier to handle and fit around roof obstacles, changing roof angles, and limited spaces. Built-in twist-together connections eliminate separate clamp assemblies and coupling hoses, simplifying assembly across complex layouts.
- Tile roofs and complex rooflines
- Limited or irregular roof space
- High-wind or demanding climates
- Large or multi-section layouts
NanoEdge
More heat from less roof space.
Our most advanced collector, for homeowners who need more heat from limited roof space. A multilayered nano-graphitic composite absorber that is 40%* more efficient than standard collectors, so a smaller array can deliver the same heating. Flexible strip format with ring-clamp connections and a low profile on the roof.
- Small or obstructed roofs
- Higher heat per square foot
- Premium projects
- Low-profile installations
Check your pump pressure before ordering: NanoEdge is designed for low-flow systems running under 14 psi — ideal for above-ground pools with a low-head pump.
*Manufacturer-tested versus standard solar collectors; see the NanoEdge product page for details.
Still deciding?Compare the systems side by side.
See how each panel design fits different roof types, climates, and installation priorities.
| SwimEasySolid-Body | SwimJoySeparated Tube | SunLink ProSeparated Tube | NanoEdgeNano Graphitic Composite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited for | Mild winters, moderate wind | Freeze-prone, high-wind climates | Freeze-prone, high-wind climates | Limited roof space, higher output |
| Wind conditions | Solid body retains heat | Wind passes through the panel | Wind passes through the panel | Low-profile strips lie flat |
| Freeze-prone climates | Winterize with care; thinner tubes | Separated-tube design; winterize before freezing | Separated-tube design; winterize before freezing | Winterize like any system |
| Tile-roof compatibility | Not recommended | Well suited; minimal penetrations | Well suited; minimal penetrations | Adhesive mount; ask us first |
| Panel sizes | Multiple standard sizes | Multiple standard sizes | Narrow panels, multiple lengths | Flexible strip format |
| Panel connections | Coupling hoses (industry standard) | Clamp assembly, zero-gap fit | Twist-together, built in | Ring clamps |
| Installation | Straightforward DIY install | Longer; clamp assemblies | Fast connections; standard mounting | Most involved; strips glue down |
| Why choose it | Proven, American-made balance of output, durability, and price | Durability in harsh conditions | Simplest panel-to-panel connection; industry’s longest warranty | 40%* more efficient; least roof space |
*Manufacturer-tested comparisons versus standard solar collectors. All solar pool-heating systems must be properly winterized before freezing conditions. Performance varies with climate, sun exposure, system size, and installation.
Not sure which one fits? Talk to a solar specialist, or let us design your system.
Estimate your system size.
Enter your pool dimensions and desired swim season. We’ll recommend a starting collector area and carry it to the kit page, where you can choose the panel length that fits your roof.
Sized at 50, 70, or 85% of your pool’s surface area — you can always add a panel or two later. See our sizing guide →
We’ll carry this recommendation to the kit page, where you can choose the panel length that fits your roof and add any plumbing options your installation needs.
How system sizing works
Surface area first: measure the water at its longest and widest points; round pools use the diameter.
Then your season: the longer you want to swim, the more of that area you match with panels — about half for summer only, around 70% for spring and fall, and 85% or more for the longest season your climate allows.
Roof and sun: shade, a north-facing roof, or coastal wind can call for a larger system. Sizing help is free.
What comes with your kit
Each kit includes your selected panels and the panel, connection, and drain-down components for a single collector row. Kits are a starting point: every installation needs some additional materials depending on your layout, piping, and roof type. Two add-ons are sold separately — a valve kit, which most first-time installations need, and an installation bundle with the roof fasteners and sealant for a shingle or tile roof.
The panels you choose on the kit page, in the row length your roof or rack allows.
Secures each panel in the row and connects it to the next. Roof fasteners are separate.
Connects the collector row to your pool’s supply and return plumbing.
Includes the vacuum relief valve and fittings that allow the array to drain for proper winterization.
Connects the solar-heating system at your pump and filter. Most first-time installations need one; replacement systems may already have compatible valves.
The fasteners, sealant, cement, and pipe brackets for a composition shingle or clay-tile roof, matched to your panel count and pipe size, plus a flow meter for dialing in the system. See the bundle →
Installing across more than one row or roof section? Ask us before ordering and we’ll confirm the additional hardware your layout needs. Metal, flat, or another roof type? Fasteners and sealant differ by roof — ask us before ordering and we’ll confirm what yours needs. See the FAQ.
Choose your kit options to see your price.
Need a part? Parts & Hardware →
Prefer expert guidance? We’ll design your system.
Tell us about your pool, roof, and climate. Our solar specialists will recommend a system, panel count, and layout, then prepare a ready-to-shop parts list. There is no cost and no obligation.
Questions first? Talk to a solar specialist.
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT
Rather not install it yourself? We can connect you with a qualified installer in your area — same panels, same free design. Connect me with an installer →
Your panels make the heat; a GeoBubble cover helps keep it. Solar panels warm your pool during the day. A GeoBubble cover helps prevent that warmth — and water — from escaping at the surface, especially overnight. Pair the two for a warmer pool, less evaporation, and a longer swim season.
Shop GeoBubble covers →From our customers, in their own words.
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*Performance varies with climate, sun exposure, system size, and installation; every system must be properly winterized before freezing conditions. NanoEdge efficiency figure is manufacturer-tested versus standard solar collectors. Solar heating performance depends on climate, sun exposure, and installation. Free shipping applies to orders over $75 within the contiguous United States; Alaska and Hawaii excluded.