--- product_id: 48125504 title: "Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685" brand: "intex" price: "€ 25.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Intex" url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48125504-eco-friendly-solar-heating-mat-for-swimming-pools-28685 store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Eco-friendly solar tech Raises pool temp by 3-5°C Simple hook-up & storage Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 **Brand:** intex **Price:** € 25.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☀️ Warm up your pool, cool down your footprint! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 by intex - **How much does it cost?** € 25.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48125504-eco-friendly-solar-heating-mat-for-swimming-pools-28685) ## Best For - intex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Seasonal Use:** Designed to perform best above 26°C—maximize warmth when it counts most. - • **Portable & Space-Savvy:** Lightweight and easy to drain, store, or reposition as your summer vibe shifts. - • **Effortless Installation:** Plug-and-play design means no hassle—get your pool heated in minutes. - • **Sustainable Solar Power:** Harness the sun’s energy to warm your pool without a carbon footprint. - • **Optimized for Medium Pools:** Perfectly sized for pools up to 8,000 gallons, balancing efficiency and coverage. ## Overview The Intex Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat uses advanced solar technology to increase your pool temperature by 3-5°C, ideal for pools up to 8,000 gallons. Lightweight and portable, it offers easy installation and storage, making sustainable pool heating accessible and convenient for the eco-conscious homeowner. Best used in temperatures above 26°C to maximize efficiency. ## Description From the manufacturer Solar Mat The Intex Solar Mat is an energy efficient way to capture the sun's rays to heat up your above ground swimming pool. Designed to work with most Intex filter pumps, this heater is perfect for increasing your swimming session with warmer water, using friendly solar heating technology. Designed to increase temperature of pool water by approximately 5 - 9 degrees Fahrenheit depending on weather condition Compatible with filter pumps up to 1/3 HP or pump flow rate < 2,000 gal/hr Suitable for above ground pools up to 8,000 gal / 11ft sq surface to absorb sun's rays 1.25in hose attachment points Dimensions: 47.25in X 47.25in (flat, before fill) Review: Works incredibly well - great value option - I bought this as a budget option for heating the kids pool last summer. I paid just over £20 a few months before the summer (timing is everything with these!) and found it easy to install after the pump/filter and I then connected it to a waterfall device which cascades the water into the pool. The mat has a two way tap which means you can direct the flow through the long and winding hose (sounds like a Beatles song) or short cut it through the shorter channel. This means that you can keep the filter running, but, leave some water in the long hose to heat up for a longer period before turning the tap and unleashing the lovely, sun heated water into the pool. This can be gloriously warm if left for a while. It definitely takes the edge off the water temperature. I’ve bought 2 more (waited for the price to drop again) for next summer as this will give the water more time to heat up as it’s travels through 3 times the length of hose… Review: Great, apart from the cheap plastic fittings - These things are surprisingly effective. I measure our pool temperature daily with a cooking thermometer (a Thermapen). We have the 3x2m Intex pool and the 1000gph pump. Six of these pads in series on a hot day will easily give a 5C boost to the pool temperature. In a recent bout of good weather, at around 25C, we were sat in the pool hovering around 30C. On a hot day if you wait for the pads to heat up, the inlet water will be almost too hot to touch (if you've tried a solar shower in a hot country, you'll know what I mean). I've found that the most effective way to set the vale is to direct water down both the coils and the bypass at the same time. The problem is if your pump is too powerful, it will buckle the pad and kinks will form near the inlet stopping water from going into the coiled section. With six pads in this configuration, there was no flow. Changing to half/half bypass/coil we have a good flow rate, and the entire pad is cool to the touch indicating that the water is getting everywhere. There are two downsides. Firstly, they're relatively large, they will kill your grass and they're awkward to move so that you get sunlight underneath. Secondly, the plastic clamps are garbage. They don't do up tightly enough to get a good seal - half our pads were ok, but half of them are dripping slowly. You can try double clamping, but really you should probably get some proper jubilee clamps instead. Setup is easy - if you have a pump, you already have enough tubing. Each additional pad comes with enough extra piping to combine it into the loop. Make sure you check the prices. These are absolutely not worth £50 each. We bought ours for around £15 each. ## Features - Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult - Eco-friendly Solar technology. - Increases pool temperature by 3-5 degrees - Suitable for AGP's up to 8,000 gal (30,280L) - Easy to drain and store. - Simple hook up. - This product will not work in temperatures below 26 degrees Celsius. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00MS3963Y | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,004 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 2 in Pool Heaters | | Brand | Intex | | Connector Type | MC4 | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 10,740 Reviews | | Efficiency | A++ | | Folded Knife Size | 10 centimeters (l) x 10 centimeters (w) x 5 centimeters (h) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00078257286850, 06941057402031 | | Included Components | Solar mat and fixing kit | | Included components | Solar mat and fixing kit | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 120L x 120W x 7.1H centimetres | | Item Type Name | ntex Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools | | Item Weight | 2.43 Kilograms | | Item weight | 2.43 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Intex | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer. | | Material | Solar Panel Material | | Maximum Power | 0.33 Horsepower | | Model Number | 28685 | | Part Number | 28685 | | Product dimensions | 120L x 120W x 7.1H centimetres | | Special Features | Portable | | UPC | 782572868508 787551995831 078257286850 | | Unit Count | 1 solar mat | | Upper Temperature Rating | 26 Degrees Celsius | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intex - **Efficiency:** A++ - **Item weight:** 2.43 Kilograms - **Material:** Solar Panel Material - **Product dimensions:** 120L x 120W x 7.1H centimetres ## Images ![Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aqwrC-bZL.jpg) ![Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719CF-hLAwL.jpg) ![Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xo5+uIWpL.jpg) ![Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jJorWwM+L.jpg) ![Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dWuy5ABOL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi can i use this with a bestway pump? Thanks :)** A: I am. Works fine don’t expect miracles. When I checked I was getting an increase of 1-2 degrees between inlet and outlet temperatures but that depends on flow rate, it takes a few hours to cycle the 4500 litres in a 10ft pool. That said our pool was around 30-35 deg C last summer. **Q: Could you improve the efficiency of these by covering them in glass to make a greenhouse.** A: No. The greenhouse effect is only going to work in an enclosed system. Your proposal has no walls and therefore will not work or will have negligible impact. It is enclosed heated gases (that are unable to escape and thus continually heated) that heat a greenhouse not some kind of magnified solar radiation principle. A more likely result of placing a pane of glass on top of this product is the weight of the glass will compress the mat and impede the flow of water thus making this product less efficient. There are a number of factors you'll need to consider to get the desired efficiency from this product because otherwise it'll be a waste of money: 1) you WILL need a pool water pump/filter pump. **This product requires something to mechanically push the water through it.** 2) the ground you sit the mat on is important. You'll get different results if it is sat on a lawn or patio. I would suggest that you sit the product on a wooden pallet with a foam mat inbetween to prevent punctures and to stop the ground acting as a heat sink and sucking the heat from it. If the product is used on a scorching hot day and you could get third degree burns if you were to step on your patio in bare feet then by all means sit the mats temporarily on the patio for an added initial heat boost. But as the mat shades the patio this boost will diminish and the patio will eventually start sucking the heat from the mat. 3) the outdoor ambient temperature. This product relies upon its black surface absorbing solar radiation so works best in direct sunlight. Given the right set-up you could boost the pool temperature 3 or 4 degrees centigrade above the temperature of ambient standing water temperature. I would therefore suggest that you check the temperature of your pool as you would usually use it with a baby's bath thermometer, and then check in a bath what your minimum desired temperature is. If it's more that 4°C or 5°C apart don't bother with the mats. 4) the temperature of the water you fill the pool with or how long you leave the pool filled outside. This product will take at least an hour when sat in intense sunshine (with a sufficiently strong water pump, but not strongerthan 2500 gal/hour as it is likely to burst the mat) to make a marginal difference to the pool temperature. You'll probably need a minimum of two hours to see 3°C or 4°C difference with the water pump running. If you fill your pool with water nowhere near your desired temperature it will take all day to get almost comfortable if you live in the UK. If the pool is filled and left over night and you live in the UK, do not anticipate the pool being a comfortable or the desirable temperature significantly earlier than midday if you turn the pump on early morning, again, if in continuous direct sunlight. This product is probably best utilised for *maintaining* your pool's temperature if you fill it initially with the desired temperature water (or top the pool up with warm water in the mornings), or preventing a pool from cooling quite as fast as it would without solar assistance. If you don't already own a water pump and don't want to spend as much as £100 to get the desired results (results that you'll only get on the sunniest days) then don't bother with this product. If you're willing to spend a little more than £200 I would suggest buying a second hand or stand-alone spa pump/heater for the inflatable type of spa. You can probably get somebody to install it into the pool via patching the pipework permanently into your pool's wall. It will still take a while to heat the water, but still faster than the solar mat, but it's a pump and heater in one. Admittedly you'll be paying to electrically heat the water rather than the cost effectiveness of solar powered heating, but it'll be faster and not ruined by a cloudy afternoon. **Q: can it be connected to electric heater to boost temperature or at least warm up faster ?** A: Dont see why not if the circuit is complete it would just get heated quicker! I would use the heater after the solar mat so it is heating up warmer water and use less power. Might want to try the bypass valve on half so it passes through the mat slower also **Q: What difference did you notice with a pool of around 800l?** A: Last year, with one mat during summer the water was around 32. Which is about right for a pool. The mats make a difference when the sun is out, if you put your hand in the pool and then near the outlet you will notice water coming out of the outlet is a little warmer. Don’t expect a hot hub, don’t expect solar energy to work effectively when there is little solar energy and these are a great alternative to expensive electric heating. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works incredibly well - great value option *by D***L on 17 October 2021* I bought this as a budget option for heating the kids pool last summer. I paid just over £20 a few months before the summer (timing is everything with these!) and found it easy to install after the pump/filter and I then connected it to a waterfall device which cascades the water into the pool. The mat has a two way tap which means you can direct the flow through the long and winding hose (sounds like a Beatles song) or short cut it through the shorter channel. This means that you can keep the filter running, but, leave some water in the long hose to heat up for a longer period before turning the tap and unleashing the lovely, sun heated water into the pool. This can be gloriously warm if left for a while. It definitely takes the edge off the water temperature. I’ve bought 2 more (waited for the price to drop again) for next summer as this will give the water more time to heat up as it’s travels through 3 times the length of hose… ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, apart from the cheap plastic fittings *by J***H on 14 June 2020* These things are surprisingly effective. I measure our pool temperature daily with a cooking thermometer (a Thermapen). We have the 3x2m Intex pool and the 1000gph pump. Six of these pads in series on a hot day will easily give a 5C boost to the pool temperature. In a recent bout of good weather, at around 25C, we were sat in the pool hovering around 30C. On a hot day if you wait for the pads to heat up, the inlet water will be almost too hot to touch (if you've tried a solar shower in a hot country, you'll know what I mean). I've found that the most effective way to set the vale is to direct water down both the coils and the bypass at the same time. The problem is if your pump is too powerful, it will buckle the pad and kinks will form near the inlet stopping water from going into the coiled section. With six pads in this configuration, there was no flow. Changing to half/half bypass/coil we have a good flow rate, and the entire pad is cool to the touch indicating that the water is getting everywhere. There are two downsides. Firstly, they're relatively large, they will kill your grass and they're awkward to move so that you get sunlight underneath. Secondly, the plastic clamps are garbage. They don't do up tightly enough to get a good seal - half our pads were ok, but half of them are dripping slowly. You can try double clamping, but really you should probably get some proper jubilee clamps instead. Setup is easy - if you have a pump, you already have enough tubing. Each additional pad comes with enough extra piping to combine it into the loop. Make sure you check the prices. These are absolutely not worth £50 each. We bought ours for around £15 each. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Expect it to last no more than 3-4 years. *by T***M on 13 June 2021* These do work but like all Intex products they are not really built to last. My first one lasted seasons but with a lots of glue and patches. They certainly take the chill off these pools and make a difference but they leak but just a shame (like everything) you have to buy a new one every 2-3 years which is ecologically and morally bad. ## Frequently Bought Together - Intex Eco-Friendly Solar Heating Mat for Swimming Pools #28685 - INTEX | Debris/Weather Cover for 3m x 2m Frame Pools - 28038, Rectangular, Blue - Intex 28638BS 1000 GPH 220-240 V Cartridge Filter Pump - Grey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48125504-eco-friendly-solar-heating-mat-for-swimming-pools-28685](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48125504-eco-friendly-solar-heating-mat-for-swimming-pools-28685) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-05-29*