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Swimming Pool Heatpumps

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.

Until very recently this money saving technology 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 severe 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.

prices below are fully inclusive of VAT

Alto Heat Pumps

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. Stainless steel and copper heat exchanger with 3 year warranty.

maximum power output   12kw      
           
average power input   2.7kw      
           
Alto 12kw heatpump   £1295      

Competition Heat Pumps

The big brothers of the Alto. Operate down to an ambient air temperature of zero degrees celsius, but 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.

maximum power output 9kw   15kw 23kw 30kw
           
average power input 2.1kw   2.6kw 3.8kw 4.7kw
           
Competition outdoor heatpumps -   £2075 £3120 £3600
           
Competition indoor heatpumps £1325   £2075 - -

Calorex outdoor Heat Pumps

Top of the range british made machines. A household name in the pool industry for many years.

Calorex heatpumps for Summer season. May to September, minimum ambient air temperatures 7 degrees.

maximum power output 5kw 9kw 12kw 16kw  
           
model names 320 631 831 1231  
           
typical power input 1.2kw 2kw 2.5kw 3.6kw  
           
  £1829 £2569 £2999 £3299  

 

Spring to Autumn. March to November, minimum ambient air temperatures 0 degrees.

maximum power output   8kw 11kw 13kw 17kw
           
products   510X 710X 910X 1210X
           
typical power input   2kw 2.5kw 2.8kw 4kw
           
    £2969 £3529 £3869 £4779

 

Calorex heat pumps for United Kingdom all year round performance
Minimum ambient air temperature -15 degrees.

maximum power output     11kw 13kw 17kw
           
models     710Y 910Y 1210Y
           
typical power input     2.5kw 2.8kw 4kw
           
      £3899 £4249 £5329

 

 

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