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Alto heat pump or Competition Swimming Pool Heat Pump?
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Why choose an Alto
heat pump or Competition Swimming Pool Heat Pump?
Simply
because it’s inexpensive - to buy - to run - to install.
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 efficiency and low running cost!
At last an affordable
swimming pool heat pump for all swimming pools.
Let's face it, in this country, all swimming pools whether above or in-ground,
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 pool feels warm and inviting, the pool will not
be used to its full potential.
How does
a swimming pool heat pump work?
The Alto &
Competition swimming
pool heat pumps are a
super efficient way to heat the swimming pool. It makes full use of the advanced
refrigeration technology to capture the heat in the outside air and
transfer it to the pool water.
Environmental refrigerant gas absorbs
and transfers the great heat energy through the refrigeration circulation
system.
The swimming pool heat pump fan circulates air through the outer Evaporator Air Coil that acts as a heat
collector. The liquid refrigerant in the air coil
absorbs the available 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
swimming 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.
An Alto or Competition Water swimming pool heat pump does not
generate heat, it simply captures it and moves
it from air to water thus, providing an efficient and
environmentally friendly system for heating
your swimming pool!
How efficient
are
Alto and Competition swimming pool heat pumps?
Swimming pool heat pumps don't have a simple efficiency number to work with. Their efficiency
is measured by Coefficient of Performance (COP).
Alto and Competition swimming pool
heat pumps COP ranges from
4.42 - 5.6.
This means that for
every unit of electricity that you put in to run the compressor you will get
4.42 units of heat out of the swimming pool heat pump.
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MODEL |
ALTO 12KW |
COMPETITION 9KW RA |
COMPETITION 15KW RA |
COMPETITION 15KW CA |
COMPETITION 23KW CA |
COMPETITION 30KW CA |
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MIN. FLOW RATE |
550 gls |
1320 gls |
1320 gls |
1320 gls |
1320 gls |
1320 gls |
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MAX FLOW RATE |
2200 gls |
3300 gls |
3300 gls |
3300 gls |
3300 gls |
3300 gls |
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COP
(at 20°C for
Alto 15°C for Competition) |
4.42 |
4.7 |
5 |
5.25 |
4.9 |
5.6 |
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Compressor Type |
Rotary |
Rotary |
Rotary |
Scroll |
Scroll |
Scroll |
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Heat Exchanger |
Stainless Steel |
Titanium |
Titanium |
Titanium |
Titanium |
Titanium |
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Compatible with Salt Chlorinator |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Temperature Indicator °C |
15-45 |
16-35 |
16-35 |
16-35 |
16-35 |
16-35 |
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Operating amperage (Ave.)
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11.3 |
9.5 |
10.8 |
10.9 |
15.8 |
19.4 |
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The Alto and
Competition Water Heat Pumps can radically improve the energy
efficiency and environmental value of any heating system that is driven by primary energy
resources such as fuel or power.
Frequently Asked
Questions
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What is a Soft Start Kit?
A soft start kit is sometimes required to boost or power up your Alto
or Competition Water Heat Pump . It is normally only required if you
are in a remote location. Your electrician will advise if a soft start is
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When I use a heat pump, is a solar cover required?
Yes this is very important as it will reduce your heat loss up to 50% -70%.
The use of a solar blanket will help extend your pool season. |
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What is the minimum operating temperature?
Alto and Competition swimming pool heat pumps
will actually operate down to an ambient temperature of 0.C but with minimal
heat output. Therefore we recommend that the minimum operating temperature
should be 5.C. |
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Will the heat pump need more refrigerant gas?
The refrigerant gas should last for the life of the unit. If your heat pump
needs refrigerant it is normally due to a leak, call your dealer for advice if
this is the case. |
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How near to the pool does the heat pump have to be
installed?
A heat pump should ideally be installed no more that 10m away from the
swimming pool. |
This
chart shows exactly what percentage of your £1 will be used to produce heat in
your pool.
What Pool? What Size?
Selecting the right heat pump size is
important. Please see the chart below for a guide.
To heat your pool adequately,
you will have to run your filtration for a minimum of 12 hours per day
throughout the season.
The chart (below) assumes
there is no high water table and the use of a solar heat retention cover.
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Above Ground Pools
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Pool Size |
Gallons |
Model
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15' Diameter |
4400 |
12kw |
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18' Diameter |
6350 |
12kw |
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19' x 12'
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4900 |
12kw |
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23' x 12'
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6122 |
12kw |
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30' x 15'
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10,410 |
15kw |
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33' x 18'
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13,100 |
18kw |
In ground
Pools
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Pool Size |
Gallons |
Model
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24' x 12'
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8000 |
12kw |
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28' x 14' |
11000 |
12kw |
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30' x 15'
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13000 |
15kw |
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32' x 16'
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15000 |
15kw |
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36' x 18' |
19000 |
18kw |
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40' x 20'
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24000 |
24kw |
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Competition
Heat Pumps with Titanium Heat Exchanger ABS Housing (CA Range)
Economical heating
Competition swimming pool heat pumps are
the ideal solution for heating your
swimming pool. Their
efficiency and components give Competition
swimming heat pumps an excellent cost to quality
ratio. Their efficient operation will ensure
your comfort and well-being
in your pool, as well as provide you
with significant energy savings for years.
What is the Competition Titanium
swimming Heat Pump?
A brand new range of
titanium core heat pumps for outdoor swimming pools.
100% Titanium core on all
Competition heat pumps!
The Titanium
exchanger is specifically designed for the customers who want
additional protection from Chlorine, Bromine and all other
common pool chemicals.
Since titanium is very corrosion resistant, the
Competition heat exchanger can withstand all chemical imbalances.
Possessing a titanium
thermal exchange surface that is between 15% and 40% greater than competing
products,
Competition heat pumps are without a doubt the most efficient on the market.
All Competition heat pumps
have a titanium heat exchanger.
The Titanium heat exchanger has a
life expectancy which is much longer (up to three times) than
the standard copper exchanger (15 years).
The chemicals in pool water, including chlorine, bromine and muriatic acid, can
be extremely corrosive. Especially when pools are shocked and very high
levels of chlorine exist, if the owner lets the pool chemistry get out of
balance or if chlorine tablets are put in the skimmer.
In the case of heat pumps, if a
water heat exchanger gets a hole in it (usually due to corrosion) and
pool water enters the sealed refrigeration system, the
entire heat pump is ruined.
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Digital display thermostat
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Quick and easy
temperature adjustment.
Constant display of water temperature. |
Heat
exchanger
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Since TITANIUM
is very corrosion resistant, heat exchanger can
withstand all chemical imbalances. Possessing a
titanium thermal exchange surface that is between
15% and 40% greater than competing products, Competition heat
pumps are without a doubt the most efficient on the market |
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Highly
efficient Titanium heat exchanger |
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Digital
display thermostat |
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UV ray
resistant PVC casing |
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Stainless steel screws with nylon washers |
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painted
steel grill |
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Long
life and energy efficient "Scroll" compressor |
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Suitable
for above ground and in-ground pools |
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5 year
warranty on all parts |
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£75 delivery charge |
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Life time warranty on all
competition regardless of chemical balance. |
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Competition Heat Pumps RA Steel
Housing Range
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Quietest model on the
market - 50% quieter than competing products
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Installable under a
balcony or pool desk
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Highly efficient double
coil titanium heat exchanger
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Digital display
thermostat
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Enamelled steel casing
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Stainless steel screws
with nylon washers
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Painted steel grill
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Rotary compressor
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Suitable for in-ground
and above ground pools
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5 year
warranty on all parts
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£75 delivery charge
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Life time warranty on all
competition regardless of chemical balance.
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Competition heat pumps RA (steel housing) range |
Extended Warranty & Service!
Alto heat pumps have the following warranty:-
Standard Heat Pump: Stainless
Steel/Copper Exchanger 3 years
Compressor 3 years
Electrical Components 1 year
Longevity of the standard heat pumps should be
approximately 15-20 years with very little maintenance (a gas
heater has a life expectancy of approximately 8-10 years!).
Installing the RA indoors has the
added benefit of:-
| Minimal noise output - as the
circulating fan is housed indoors it is ideal for situations where noise
issues maybe a problem e.g. adjoining neighbours or close proximity to
house or bathing area. |
| Extra heat can be extracted from
inside the housing i.e. shed, greenhouse, garage etc and transferred to
the pool water! |
| Heater is unseen |
| No corrosion isues |
| No need to cover in winter as debris
cannot entre heat pump. |
Our opinion……a perfect all-rounder, the option
of indoor or outdoor installation is a real benefit. The 9kW is a ideal size for
the smaller pool installation and reasonably priced! The RA model incorporates a
plastic circulation fan and is therefore is naturally quieter than the CA mode
due to have a steel blades that resonate slightly more sound – please see FAQ
for more information.
Benefits at a glance
| Suitable for Above and Inground
pools. |
| C.O.P = 5.25 (At 15c ambient air
temperature. |
| Operates down to 0.C deg. |
| Scroll compressor – energy efficient
and quiet. |
| Corrosion free ABS housing. |
| Titanium Heat Exchanger. |
| Self diagnosis control panel monitors
heat pump operations. |
| Isolated internal electrical
compartment. |
| Hot gas reverse cycle defrost
operation. |
| 5 year warranty on all parts. |
| Available for immediate shipment. |
| National support and helpline
available. |
| All heat pumps refrigerant and water
tested prior to dispatch. |
To download the instruction manual for
the heat pump wall duct click here
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RA Through wall ducting kit |
Price |
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9-15kw |
£150 |
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23-30 |
£185 |
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12kw
Alto heat pump
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15kw
Alto heat pump
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12 kw
Titanium Alto heat pump
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To download the 12 kw Stainless Steel Alto
Heat Pump manual click here
Calorex Swimming pool heat pumps
Calorex
31 range heat pumps are specifically designed for swimming pool heating.
This means that all components used in their construction are designed to
give maximum efficiency at swimming pool conditions. Furthermore, the
choice of material and construction will give years of trouble free
service.
Click here for Calorex brochure
Key features include
| Five year guarantee on full flow
Titanium heat exchanger with Scroll compressor located within an
insulated, sealed housing |
| insulated, sealed housing |
| Epoxy coated evaporator |
| R407C zero ozone depleting
refrigerant |
| Plastisol coated cabinet |
| Super quiet operation |
| Digital thermostat |
| Water flow switch with flow status
indication |
| Flexible design for ease of
installation |
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Ambient Air Defrost Calorex heat pumps (Single
Phase) |
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Minimum operating air temperature :- 7° C, For summer seasons
(May/Sept),
3 Years parts and labour UK warranty |
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Calorex AW631 heat
pump single phase |
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Calorex AW831
heat pump single phase |
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Calorex AW1231
heat pump single phase |
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Reverse Cycle Defrost Heat pump (Single Phase) |
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Minimum operating air temperature :- 15° C, For use all year round,
3 Years parts and labour UK warranty |
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Calorex AW631AL Heat Pump
single Phase |
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| Calorex
AW831AL Heat Pump
single Phase |
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Calorex AW1231AL Heat Pump
single Phase |
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| Calorex
AW1231ALS Heat Pump
single Phase (complete
with soft start) |
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Contact Information
- Jacksons Leisure Supplies
Telephone
+44 (0151) 334 0222
FAX
+44 (0151) 343 0223
Many items can be picked up from our warehouse, ring for
directions
2 Woodway Court, Thursby Road, Croft Business Park, Bromborough, Wirral,
CH62 3PW, United Kingdom
- Electronic mail
- General Information: sales@jacksons-camping.co.uk
Webmaster: john@jacksons-camping.co.uk
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