Pool Heat Pumps


Hayward Swimming Pool Heat Pumps

Pool Heat Pumps

Author: Lauren Hill

As a pool owner and swim teacher I was looking for ways to maximize my pools usage, which included finding ways to use it all year round. I looked at pool heating solutions and was astounded at the costs of pool heaters. I also read about solar heating but costs and the reliability on the sun was too precarious. I then came across some information about pool heat pumps which are a newer system to the market and are a form of renewable energy, similar to solar power.



Pool heat pumps generate energy by extracting heat from the air around it. It then converts this heat to energy. This is like solar power that takes heat from the sun's rays and converts it to energy except that it does not require the sun to be shining for it to work, like solar power. There is always heat in the air around us which is what pool heat pumps take advantage of.

Pool heat pumps were exactly what I needed for my pool to give me year round swimming, a prefect temperature, a source of solar heating, hassle free and lower running costs - especially when compared to the other heating options out there.

I spoke to lots of people about pool heat pumps and was very pleased with the help I received from the Pool and Spa Warehouse staff who are located in Blacktown, NSW. I called them and was given all the information I needed, without even going into their shop. I was so pleased with their knowledge, help and service that I bought from their online range of pool heat pumps. The process was simple and easy. Have a look at their website at www.poolandspawarehouse.com.au or call them on Ph: (02) 9676 7996.

When you receive your pool heat pumps make sure you read all the instructions. If you have any questions call the company you purchased the heat pumps from. If you purchase from Pool and Spa Warehouse you will be nothing but pleased with their help and their knowledge. Prepare for warm water all year round - if you want it.

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If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to call Pool and Spa Warehouse to discuss your pool heat pump options. They can answer any questions you have and no matter what size pool you want to heat - small spa to an Olympic pool - they will be able to help you. Call Pool and Spa Warehouse now on Ph: (02) 9676 7996 or visit their website.


Comments

  1. Person says:

    Ok I will start by saying that geothermal heat pumps are the best way to heat your pool. This is because once they are installed you don’t have to pay high energy bills. This is a big ‘con’ to gas. Air simply will not be strong enough to heat a pool, the most cost and effective way of heating it would be heat pumps. I have recently installed some pumps for my gym and have saved thousands of pounds. I learnt it all in this e-book under my source. There is a small charge but once you are set up you don’t have to constantly pay high energy bills. I strongly recommend you check it out.

  2. thechilloutsession says:

    Is a swimming pool heat pump suitable in the uk for all year round swiiming?
    For an outdoor pool, Is a swimming pool heat pump suitable in the uk for all year round swimming in terms of temperature and cost to run? I understand efficiency drops in colder weather.
    Thanks

  3. Henry Egg says:

    Can geothermal heat pumps heat a pool?
    I have a residential pool I need to heat and want to find the best way to heat it. What are the pros and cons to gas, air source, and geothermal heat pumps?

  4. poolman says:

    i own a pool company,and you need a certified pool tech to come and check it out you cant do it yourself because it involves natural gas and electricity

  5. Mike says:

    Has any one used a Macon Pool Heat Pump?
    We are renovating our pool and putting in a heat pump that is coming from China. I cannot find any information relevant to Australia for this brand. Does anyone know who I get to service it? Spare Parts?

  6. David B says:

    My Pool Heat Pump (Aquapro 1100e) starts and runs for a second and cuts off. Can I fix it?
    We had a week of freezes at night but I kept the pool water running through the heat pump continuously. Now that it’s in the sixties it starts briefly and than stops (display reads 60).

  7. scubabob says:

    For an air to water heat pump, no, not really as a stand alone unit. Yes, if you add a gas fired heater as a back up for days that the outside air gets below 0C and you’re sensible in keeping a solar blanket on the pool to minimize heat loss. As a general rule, when the air temp gets to -10 C, these units won’t give you any heat at all or at least not enough to offset your pool’s heat loss.
    If it’s a geo thermal heat pump, your ability to scam heat gets better because you have a warmer source, but your costs also go up as their pretty expensive to buy and install. I’ve only ever seen this type in conjunction with household heating that has had the extra heat exchanger installed for the pool heat.

  8. Controlfreak38 says:

    If you ignore all other factors this would be the answer.

    I will assume you pool has an average depth of 5′

    Pool capacity:
    20′ X 40′ X 5′ = 4,000 cu ft

    total weight of water
    4,000 cu ft X 62 lbs/cu ft = 248,000 lbs

    By definition 1 BTU can raise 1 lb of water 1 degree

    It would take 248,000 BTU to raise your pool 1 degree

    You want to raise it 30 degrees so

    248,000 BTU X 30 = 7,440,000 BTU

    In total it will take 7,440,000 BTUs to raise the temp as you describe.

    Now for the time. That will depend on the size of the heat pump you buy.

    If for example you buy a 60,000 BTU/hour heat pump it will take:

    7,440,000 BTU / 60,000 BTU/hour = 124 hours

    You can do the last division with what ever size you you chose. Just divide 7,440,000 by the BTUH of your unit.

    By the way many factors will influence this process especially the out door temperature.

  9. japald says:

    how fast does a pool heat pump work?
    I have a 20 x 40 inground pool and am considering the purchase of a heat pump to heat the pool. We live in Canada, so we open the pool in April (water about 50 degrees). I am wanting to know how long it would take the heat pump to get the pool up to 80 degrees.

  10. Jessica says:

    I don’t have any info about that particular model of heat pump, but I can tell you in general that we have been happy with this particular type of pool heater. I frequently recommend heat pumps to other pool owners.

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