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Heatpumps for generating cheap heat for your Swimming Pool.

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Heat pumps are a very "green" source of alternative renewable energy for swimming pools

These clever machines actually take "free" heat out of fresh air. They work like an air conditioner in reverse, making the outdoors air around them cooler and feeding the heat extracted into the pool water. They use the same principle as your fridge freezer which has hot tubes at the back disipating heat taken from your food. The only power required is that used to run a small compressor, enabling them to give out up to five times the energy consumed from your electricity supply.

There is no universally agreed standard for quoting coeficient of performance (COP) and output power. This is a problem when comparing different brands of heatpumps. Models measured at a relatively cool ambient air temperature of 15°C seem unfairly worse value than those quoted up to a glorious 25°C. So, in an effort to create more of a level playing field, we have calculated very approximate fair comparison output power estimates, based on a like-for-like average air temperature around 20°C.

Until recently the money saving technology of heatpump engineering was very expensive, and break-even times were quite lengthy. But now at last, with our amazing new prices, this is a realistic cost cutting option for any swimming pool. As a bonus they are expected to last twice as long as a typical swimming pool gas heater.

The only problem you may have to consider is that, although running currents are very modest, the surge of elecricity when the compressor starts up can be big enough to make light bulbs in your house dim momentarily (like car headlamps when you operate the starter). This will not normally prevent you from having a heatpump, but we still advise you to talk to a good electrician and make sure your power supply is up to the job. We will be happy to supply you with full technical specifications on request.

All our Heat Pumps are super efficient, economical and environmentally friendly pool heating systems. Heat pumps have the lowest possible carbon footprint and running costs. For the most modern, efficient, reliable and eco friendly heating for your swimming pool, we have no hesitation in recommending our low cost heatpumps. Click here if you would like to know about our more upmarket heatpumps, such as Calorex, at heavily discounted prices.

Heating "out of thin air". Space age technology at very down to earth costs!

Heat Pumps can be over 400% more efficient than conventional electric heaters, extracting energy from air and transfering heat into the pool. They work on the same principle as an air conditioner or refrigerator in reverse, expelling air cooled to about 5°C below the surrounding environment.

An impressive innovation in the Alto, Competition, Waterco and Palm EnergySaver models is the Titanium Exchager, for saltwater chlorinated pools or as added protection against chlorine and bromine. The Titanium exchanger will last up to 3 times longer than standard copper exchangers used on other Heat Pumps. These swimming pool heat pumps also have Direct Set Thermostats. Just set your ideal temperature and the Alto Heat Pump does the rest automatically. Accurately monitor your pool water temperature, saving energy and telling bathers the exact temperature before they swim.

We suggest the following guide sizes. As long as you keep the pool covered when not in use, these should be capable of giving you comfortable swimming throughout a typical UK open air swimming season. Our heatpumps are all of exceptional quality, and will work down to some very low outside air temperatures, even to below freezing in some cases. For details please see the relevant brochures. But for winter swimming, indoors or out, they will all struggle a bit. We therefore advise, in these cases, some sort of additional top-up heating. For example you could plumb in an electric or gas heater after the heatpump, and set the thermostats on both machines so that your top-up heater only cuts in if your heat pump has not already supplied all the warmth you require.

Inground swimming pools:
24' x 12' and 28' x 14' - 12 to 16kw
30' x 15' - 15 to 25kw
32' x 16' and 36' x 18' - 23 to 31kw
40' x 20' - 30 to 36kw

Above ground swimming pools:
12' - 8 to 12kw
15', 18' and 20' x 12' - 9 to 16kw
24' x 12' - 15 to 18kw
30' x 15' - 15 to 25kw
33' x 18' - 23 to 31kw

Although not usually essential, it is worthwhile connecting a by-pass in parallel across your heatpump. This simply requires two tees, a valve, and a short length of pipe, which we can supply. Reducing the flow through your heatpump, by shunting a proportion of the pool water around it, can help fine tune the performance of your heatpump and help it work to peak efficiency. The extra pipework also makes it easier to drain down your heatpump when you are not using it in the winter, which is essential to prevent freezing damage inside.

Alto Heatpumps Lowest UK cost heatpumps 12kw Alto heatpumps now come with fan on side for better protection. Hugely popular. Breakthrough prices for such a sophisticated technology. Much cheaper to run than conventional electric heaters. It is possible to recoup your initial capital outlay in terms of energy saved, in the shortest time ever. Operates down to an ambient air temperature as little as 5 degrees celsius, but best above 15 degrees. Designed for siting in the open air. 3 year warranty. BROCHURE download
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	-	at 20°C 12kw	15kw	-	-	-
New Improved with all Titanium heat exchangers	-	£1859 Buy	£2429 Buy	-	-	-

HeatSeeker Swimming Pool Heat Pumps The latest ultra efficient swimming pool heaters to come crashing down through the price barrier - but not at the expense of quality. They come with the backing of Plastica Pools Ltd - one of the biggerst names in the UK pool industry. Assembled in China, with many of the important components manufactured by Mitsubishi. They have the most advanced compressors and fans, supported by Japanese engineering, making them outstandingly reliable and whisper quiet. BROCHURE download
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	25°C horizontal 5.6kw 5kw	horizontal 9.5kw 8.5kw	horizontal 12.5kw 11kw	vertical 17kw 15kw	vertical 21kw 19kw	-
Titanium heat exchanger. Very quiet.	£1149 Buy	£1489 Buy	£1699 Buy	£2669 Buy	£2899 Buy	-

Waterco Electro Heatpumps PLEASE PHONE 0208-979-1667 FOR LATEST BARGAIN PRICES As with most Canadian pool products where build quality and component parts are quality assured, Waterco's Elecro Heat Plus is no exception. It is very easy to simply buy a heat pump from "anywhere in the world" and "at any price you want" but it's the reliability, performance and after sales service which is of most importance when promoting and installing any heat pump. Waterco are ideally situated to supply customer requirements from delivery to servicing. A dedicated service manager and a network of experienced heat pump engineers nationally ensures that in the unlikely event that a heat pump should require servicing, a quick turnaround is ensured resulting in any "down time" being kept to an absolute minimum. Thus we hope to achieve the most important factor as far as we are concerned, which is a happy pool owner! BROCHURE download
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	20°C 16kw	21kw	25kw	31kw	36kw (3-phase only)	44kw (3-phase only)
Titanium	£2755 Buy	£3595 Buy	£3825 Buy	£4195 Buy	£4875 Buy	£5835 Buy
sub zero extended season model	£3949 Buy	-	£4755 Buy	-	-	-
Indoor Ducting Kit	£290 Buy	£290 Buy	£290 Buy	£320 Buy	£320 Buy	£320 Buy

DPL environmentally friendly eco heatpumps PLEASE PHONE 0208-979-1667 FOR LATEST ROCK BOTTOM PRICES
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	15°C 9kw 10kw	14kw 15kw	29kw 32kw	-	-	-
RA titanium	£1350 Buy	£2075 Buy	£3525 Buy	-	-	-

SALE! Competion Heatpumps Titanium heat exchangers. 5 year guarantee. Optional through wall indoor vent ducting kit for indoor installation. Please note that the power output is a lot better than the manufacturers figures suggest. The coefficient of performance (COP) of most other heatpumps is measured at an air temperature of 20 or even 25 degrees C, but the Competition is only rated at a far more pessimistic 15 C. For example, the output of the "9kw" Competition would be closer to 10kw at 20 C. Competition heatpumps operate down to an ambient air temperature of zero degrees celsius, but are most worthwhile when the air temperature is over 15 degrees. Titanium heat exchangers. 5 year warranty on all parts, regardless of water chemistry balance, or salty water. BROCHURE download
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	15°C 9kw 10kw	15kw 16.5kw	23kw 25.5kw	30kw 33kw	-	-
RA range indoor or outdoor Titanium	-	-	£3379 Buy	£3669 Buy	-	-
RA heatpump indoor vent ducts kits	£169 Buy	£169 Buy	£199 Buy	£199 Buy	-	-

Palm EnergySaver Heatpumps Our prices are fully inclusive of VAT and UK mainland delivery. Beware of other websites that add one or both of these as sneeky hidden extras to your bill, often at the last moment. A G Budget Swimming Pool's Energy Saver Heatpumps are one of the most cost effective sources of swimming pool heat. Save energy. Save money. 2 Year Warranty on all parts Extremely quiet operation. Our suppliers claim it is virtually inaudible more than a metre or so away. The manufacturers of this superb new unit have deliberately set out to tick all the boxes of their competitors - and to a large extent it looks as though they have succeeded. For more details please click on the brochure. BROCHURE download
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	24°C 6.5kw 6kw	8.5kw 8kw	12kw 11kw	18kw 16.5kw	-	-
Titanium	£1071.81 Buy	£1296.59 Buy	£1664.41 Buy	£2641.2 Buy	-	-

Duratech Heatpumps NEW even more Eco friendly low cost models 7kw to 13kW BROCHURE download     brochure 2
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	-	25°C 7kw 6kw	10w 9kw	13kw 11.5kw	-	-
Titanium	-	£1041.15 Buy	£1327.24 Buy	£1838.11 Buy	-	-

Duratech Heatpumps 18kw to 26kW BROCHURE download     brochure 2
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	25°C 18kw 16kw	22kw 19.5kw	22kw 3-phase 19.5kw	26kw 3-phase 23kw	-	-
Titanium	£2543.11 Buy	£3115.29 Buy	£3166.37 Buy	£3340.07 Buy	-	-

Duratech Commercial Heat Pumps
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	25°C 45kw 40kw	55kw 49kw	90kw 80kw	105kw 93kw	-	-
	£9088.38 Buy	£10212.3 Buy	£10217.4 Buy	£10217.4 Buy	-	-

Heat Perfector Heatpumps from USA
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	14kw 12kw	20kw 17.5kw	32kw 27.5kw	37.5kw 32.5kw	-	-
Power output measured at 80°F or 26.5°C	£2941.59 Buy	£3432.02 Buy	£3728.33 Buy	£4188.11 Buy	-	-

Eco Manual Control Heatpumps Not long ago heatpumps were considered rather exotic high technology. Prices were high and demand was low. Not any more. The economic and energy crises have changed all that. There is now a bewildering choice of heatpumps on the market. Some are magnificent pieces of engineering, and some are shoddy rubbish. But one thing is now truer than ever. It is not worth sacrificing proper control to save a few quid on the purchase price. Imagine what your winter central heating would be like if you had to remember to switch it on and off manually. Alternately freezing cold or stiflingly hot probably. And wasting a fortune in fuel bills! We have far superior machines than these, for very little difference in cost, affording full constant automatic control, and economy of operation at all times.
Output kW (up to 5x power in) Manufacturer's kW at stated °C Fair Comparison estimate at 20°C	25°C 3kw 2.5kw	5kw 4.5kw	8kw 7kw	10kw 9kw	12kw 10.5kw	-
From around £600. Please phone for prices and availability	-	-	-	-	-	-

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