Swimming Pool Heat Pump
A Heat Pump uses electricity to
operate. They are actually a form
of solar heater, as the
sun-warmed air contributes to
the efficiency of these units.
This heat is extracted from the
air, upgraded with a compressor,
and then transferred to the
water.
operate. They are actually a form
of solar heater, as the
sun-warmed air contributes to
the efficiency of these units.
This heat is extracted from the
air, upgraded with a compressor,
and then transferred to the
water.
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For those who enjoy swimming regardless of the weather, a swimming pool heat
pump is the recommended method. It is also the preferred method for therapy or
athletic trainers, and also when a home is not "solar feasible" (i.e. solar will not fit on
roof.)
A heat Pump, when properly sized, can maintain any desired pool temperature
between 80 and 90 degrees, regardless of outside weather conditions. A Heat Pump
will work when the outside air temperature is above 45 degrees.
Due to their high efficiency, heat pumps have a low cost of operation. Typically, for
every 20 cents of electric input, you receive $1.00 worth of heat.
Types of Heat Pump Pool Heaters
There are two basic types of swimming pool heat pumps. The most common is an
"Air-Source", the other being "Water-Source". Air Source Heat Pumps use air as a heat
source. Water Source Heat Pumps get their heat source from water i.e. lake, river, or
well water. Water source units are generally used for special applications.
Longevity and Maintenance
Heat pumps will typically last between 10 to 15 years or more. Because heat pumps
are a mechanical device with many moving parts, they require periodic service by an
A/C technician. Heat pump factory warranties vary from 5 - 15 years.
pump is the recommended method. It is also the preferred method for therapy or
athletic trainers, and also when a home is not "solar feasible" (i.e. solar will not fit on
roof.)
A heat Pump, when properly sized, can maintain any desired pool temperature
between 80 and 90 degrees, regardless of outside weather conditions. A Heat Pump
will work when the outside air temperature is above 45 degrees.
Due to their high efficiency, heat pumps have a low cost of operation. Typically, for
every 20 cents of electric input, you receive $1.00 worth of heat.
Types of Heat Pump Pool Heaters
There are two basic types of swimming pool heat pumps. The most common is an
"Air-Source", the other being "Water-Source". Air Source Heat Pumps use air as a heat
source. Water Source Heat Pumps get their heat source from water i.e. lake, river, or
well water. Water source units are generally used for special applications.
Longevity and Maintenance
Heat pumps will typically last between 10 to 15 years or more. Because heat pumps
are a mechanical device with many moving parts, they require periodic service by an
A/C technician. Heat pump factory warranties vary from 5 - 15 years.
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