Swimming Pool Heat Pumps

Why choose a Swiming Pool / Pond heat pump from discount Leisure?

Simply because it's inexpensive - to buy - to run - to install. Realistically, in this counrty, all swimming pools whether above or inground, need heating to obtain the maximum use from the summer season. Having a pool in your garden may be aesthetically pleasing to the eye but unless the swimming pool feels warm and inviting, the swimming pool will not be used to its full potential. By investing in a Heat Pump, this can change! Generally, the main heating systems available for swimming pools are Gas (LPG or Propane), Electric or Oil heaters. Some of these heaters can be beneficial from a cost point of view but tend to loose their appeal when it comes to installation costs. What the other heating systems cannot offer you is both the heat effiency and low running cost!

How does it work?

Heat pumps are a super efficient way to heat the swimming pool. It makes full use of the advanced refridgeration technology to capture the heat in the outside air and transfer it to the pool water.

Environmental refrigerant gas absorbs and transfers the heat energy through the refrigeration circulation system. The fan circulates air through the outer Evaporator Air Coil that acts as a heat collector. The liquid refrigerant in the air coil absorbs the availible heat in the air transforming it to a gas. The refrigerant gas is then pumped by the Compressor. When this warmed gas is compressed, it intensifies or concentrates the heat. This intensely hot gas is then pumped into the Heat Exchanger Condenser where the actual heat exchange takes place. As the pool water passes through the Heat Exchanger, the hot gas gives up its heat to the cooler pool water. The refrigerant returns to a liquid state and is pumped through the Expansion Valve and then into the Evaporator Air Coil to start the process over again.

The Elecro Brand Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Are The UK Brand Leader And Have Three Different Season Choices So You Will Always Find A Elecro Heat Pump To Suit Your Needs.

For every 1 Kilowatt of energy consumed by the Heat Pump it produces 4 to 5 Kw of Heat energy. The initial purchase cost may not be the lowest but your investment will be repaid in years to come and it is a very environmentally friendly way of heating your Swimming Pool. As you would expect for this type of Pool Heater the pool initial start up time is longer than an electric heater, but after the initial heating period for the pool the heat is kept at your desired temperature very easily and economically.

The Elecro Heat Pump/Swmming Pool Heater

Since its beginnings over a decade ago, Elecro has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of specialist water heating equipment. Elecro started producing electric water heating equipment for the swimming pool industry. This side of the business has continued to grow, and now clients include some of the industry's leading names. The company has also diversified into other marketplaces building a superb reputation for quality products and technical support.

Much of our success is owed to our dedication to constant research and development. It is the company's desire to strive for excellence, which ensures the consumer gets the very best products and service at the lowest possible prices. We have assembled a team of highly skilled employees, including an excellent technical team who are always on hand to answer any queries you may have. Elecro Engineering is dedicated to building lasting relationships with its customers.

Note: Swimming Pool Heat Pumps have the lowest running cost of all pool heating methods and are measured using COP (coefficient of performance). For Every £1 You Spend Upto £6 of heat will go into your pool.

Competition Heat Pump

Competition Heat Pumps are manufactured to such a high standard that they come with a 5 Year Warranty on the Titanium Heat Exchanger regardless of the water chemical balance, normally a "Get Out Clause" for other manufacturers. Competition specialises in Heat Pump swimming pool heating and is already a Brand Leader in Europe and with all of their expertise they have produced a range Swimming Pool Heat Pumps that fit the UK market perfectly with a price that cannot be matched on a heat pump of the same specification.

With a Corrosion-Free ABS housing the Competition Swimming Pool CA Heat Pump will last for many years and you can relax in the knowledge that Competition Heat Pumps are manufactured to a standard that is comparable to Heat Pumps costing Twice as much.

The Competition CA Range Heat Pump has an attractive cylindrical ABS housing, 3 size choices and equates to the best value heat pump currently on the market. The Competition CA Heat Pump is only suitable for outdoor installation.
The Competition RA Range Heat Pump, with its side mounted Fan, is not only suitable for installing outdoors but can also be installed indoors, under decking or below a terrace or balcony if the ventilation permits. Some efficiency may be lost when this option is taken as Heat Pumps are designed for outdoor use.

MODEL	COMPETITION 9KW RA	COMPETITION 15KW RA	COMPETITION 15KW CA	COMPETITION 23KW CA	COMPETITION 30KW CA
MIN. FLOW RATE PER HOUR	6,000 litres / 1,320 gallons	6,000 litres / 1320 gallons	6,000 litres / 1320 gallons	6,000 litres / 1320 gallons	6,000 litres / 1320 gallons
MAX FLOW RATE PER HOUR	15,000 litres / 3300 gallons	15,000 litres / 3300 gallons	15,000 litres / 3300 gallons	15,000 litres / 3300 gallons	15,000 litres / 3300 gallons
COP (Coefficient of Performance) at 20°C Ambient for Alto & at 15°C Ambient for Competition	4.7	5	5.25	4.9	5.6
Compressor Type	Rotary	Rotary	Scroll	Scroll	Scroll
Heat Exchanger	Titanium	Titanium	Titanium	Titanium	Titanium
Temperature Indicator °C	16-35	16-35	16-35	16-35	16-35
Operating amperage (Ave.)	9.5	10.8	10.9	15.8	19.4

Alto Swimming Pool or Pond Heat Pump New for 2009

Alto Heat Pumps Available in 12kw Stainless , 12kw titanium , 15kw Stainless , 15kw titanium

These units are perfect for heating most size Swimming pools they offer a Great way to heat your pool with very little cost involved. the Alto units also take up very little space compared to some other Units available on the Market today.We sell These units to the United Kingdom as well as France , spain and most other parts of Europe. Typical transit charge are approx £150.00

The Alto Heat pump can be mounted indoors or outdoors. Heat pumps are truly the way to go if you are fed up with the running costs that gas can give you.

Swimming Pool Heat Pumps are a super efficient way of heating a swimming pool. Heat pumps make full use of the advanced refrigeration technology to capture the heat present in the outside air and transfer it to the swimming pool water.

Environmental refrigerant gas absorbs and transfers the heat energy through a refrigerant circulation system. The refrigerant in the Swimming Pool Heat Pump circulation system consists of a coil filled with a refrigerant liquid that absorbs heat and transforms it into a gas, the excess is discharged off as cool air. This refrigerant gas is then forced through a compressor in the Heat Pump which, when condensed, intensifies the heat. This heated gas then passes through a heat exchanger where the heat from the gas is transferred to the pool water. The refrigerant in the Swimming Pool Heat Pump then turns back to a liquid state and passes back through the system.

What are the Swimming pool heat pump Cost Benefits?

Pool Heat Pumps are amazingly efficient with running costs that are around 20% to 25% cheaper than most alternative options such as electric heaters, gas heaters or oil heaters. Swimming Pool Heat Pumps will save you thousands of pounds.

The Swimming pool heat pumps are measured by the Coefficient of performance (COP). The COP of a swimming pool heat pump ranges from 4.1 - 5 units, which means for every unit of electricity that you put into run the heat pump, you get 4.1 - 5 units of heat out!

1kW of electrical energy will give you 4.2 to 5kW of heat from a Swimming Pool Heat Pump.