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What Size Swimming Pool Heat Pump Do I Need?
Heat pumps are one of the most cost-effective ways to heat your pool! Its energy efficiency is unmatched, and the benefits of utilising a heat pump are countless.
Here at 1st Direct Pools, to ensure that you select the right product for your pool, we've put together this guide that will help you to invest in the perfect sized swimming pool heat pump.
When working out what size heat pump will be required for your pool, there are some factors to consider. These factors include:
To ensure that you get the most out of your heat pump, you will first need to choose one suited to the conditions where it will be based. By taking this into account, your heat pump will provide a much more consistent and cost-effective performance.
Another thing to check is if the heat pump will be the right size, but how do you know what heat pump you will need for your pool?
The pool size is an essential factor when sizing a pool heater; the volume of water within the pool will determine how powerful the pump will need to be. Our Aqua inverter heat pumps are designed to maintain common swimming pools with a power of 17.3kW.
Naturally, the bigger the pool, the more powerful the pump should be. When you size a pool heat pump, you will need to know the pool's volume.
You can efficiently work out the volume of your pool with our handy swimming pool volume calculator!
It's essential to consider the climate of where the heat pump will be situated, as this will influence how hard the heat pump will have to work to warm up the pool.
If you live in a warm area and own an average-sized pool, you can easily invest in a smaller-to-standard-sized pool heat pump. Pool owners located in a much colder climate will need a much more powerful swimming pool pump.
We recommended considering the Aqua Inverter Turbo-Pro - TurboSilence Heat Pump that is equipped with powerful heat-exchanging technology.
Swimming pool heat pumps will still work well in colder climates; they will just need to work harder. Take note of the water's temperatures during the colder months, as this will give you an insight into how hard the pump will need to work.
Your swimming pool habits won't necessarily impact the size of the heat pump, but they will influence the heating speed needed.
More robust heat pumps will naturally have a much better ability to quickly heat a pool. Even if you live in a warm environment, you might choose to purchase a strong heat pump to accommodate your constant use of the pool.
That said, heat pumps are designed to provide resilient and reliable heating in a wide range of climates, so a standard-sized heat pump should suffice. However, for extra protection, consider a heat pump cover to protect it against harsher weather.
The heating capacity of swimming pool heat pumps is usually measured in kilowatts (kW). The size of the pump you need is according to the required kW per hour of the swimming pool.
It's worth bearing in mind that different heat pumps have different coefficients of performance (COP), meaning specific models have different power needs. Your best bet is to find a model of heat pump you want, then check the manufacturer's notes to determine which size you need.
However, if you want a rough guide in terms of what to look for, here are some averages from across our range:
We hope this guide will help you work out what size heat pump you need for your pool; if you require any more information, contact one of our team! We can help advise you on which heat pump would work best for your pool's size and system!
