Heat pumps are devices that use a minimal amount of energy to transfer heat. In the context of pool heating, these devices transfer heat from the outside air to the pool water, significantly reducing electricity consumption.
The operation of a heat pump can be compared to that of an air conditioner. Thanks to the special characteristics of refrigerant gases (e.g. R32, R410a, Propane, etc.), it guarantees the transfer of large amounts of heat to the pool water by exploiting a small temperature difference. This cycle has low electricity consumption and most of the heat energy comes from the environment.
Compared to a fossil-fuelled energy source, in addition to having a reasonably lower impact on the environment, the heat pump is easily associated with a renewable energy source with the associated economic advantages. For example, solar thermal panel or photovoltaic panel. Modern heat pumps have reached such levels of efficiency that they can also save on maintenance costs even in unfavourable weather conditions.
How is a swimming pool heat pump installed?
The heat pump is installed in parallel with the swimming pool system, where you can select manually or by automation whether and when to heat the pool water. The pool water is circulated directly through the heat pump for direct heating. Above-ground pools can also be heated via a heat pump.
Once the pool water reaches the desired temperature, the heat pump automatically switches off and only switches on again when the water temperature falls below the desired temperature. It is important to connect the heat pump to the plumbing system before any chemical dosing units, such as chlorinators or pH dosing units, to prevent the water with a high chemical concentration from damaging the pump.
Choosing the most suitable heat pump
The fundamental factor for an accurate choice of a heat pump is certainly the volume of water to be heated, the desired temperature in correlation with the geographical location of the pool. The thermal calculation must necessarily be carried out by a specialised technician. Equally fundamental are the choice of installation location and the noise level of the device.
Aquadra's consultants will be happy to accompany you in choosing the best product for your pool.