Swimming pool heat pump

Essential Tips for economical use

A swimming pool heat pump warms the water in a swimming pool in a way that is similar yet opposite to how a refrigerator or air conditioner cools air. These appliances are heat pumps too - removing heat from the air being cooled. Similarly, a swimming pool heat pump essentially removes coolness from the water.

Knowing how to properly leverage the capabilities of a new pool heat pump can keep maintenance costs low and the overall pool experience high. Consider these tips for your best experience.

If you're an experienced user of heat pumps, these tips will help you squeeze more out of them that you ever thought possible.

1. A pump that most closely matches the requirements will keep the lowest possible electric bill.

Pumps consume a lot of electricity – almost as much as an air-conditioner. Most pumps produce around .75 horsepower and are big energy consumers. Good planning its usage can limit waste.

Make sure your pump matches your pool. This ensures the most efficient use of the pump, and the lowest consumption of energy. I pool heat pump that is inadequate will be inefficient - that increases your power bill.

If your pool isn't too big, then decreasing the power of your pump by even .25 hp could translate into big savings. However, if you decrease the power of your pump by too much then you will have to keep your pump on for longer periods of time. That would again translate into higher maintenance costs.

The best way to go would be to get a pump that optimizes power and duration so that you can get your pool warmed as fast as possible with as little horsepower as needed.

2. The Right Heat. Established names in motor pumps like Intex and Hayward have developed great technology to make their pumps more efficient as well as deliver the best thermal pump action available.

Given your local environmental conditions such as weather and outside temperature, it may take more energy to heat your pool to a comfortable level. This makes choosing a good pump with an established name all the more important so that you can enjoy the comforts of a warm pool as quickly as possible.

Conclusion

Heat pumps can make your swimming pool a lot more useful and bearable during chilly nights and drafty days. Although it translates into a greater cost, the luxury of slipping in to a comfortable pool may be well worth it.