The Intex Solar Heater Mat is an energy-efficient way to capture the sun's rays to heat up your above-ground swimming pool.With all-natural sun usage, this heating panel requires no electricity. Using the natural power of the sun to warm your pool water, the mat increases the temperature by approximately 5 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the weather. Designed to work with a variety of Intex filter pumps, this heater is compatible with filter pumps with up to 1/3 Hp or a pump flow rate of less than 2,000 Gph. Suitable for above-ground pools of up to 8000 gallons.This mat functions well with multiple solar pads, coming with adapters and attachment points that fit 1.25 and 1.5-inch hoses. Make sure you get the most out of your splash zone and hook up this pool water heater to others if you've got a larger pool. Constructed of heavy-duty Uv stabilized Pvc, this mat will stand up to the summer sun and folds nicely for compact storage when winter comes around.