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 | ||||
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| 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 | |
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| 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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