NOTICE TO HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS

Please note installers must assess the property's electrical supply and notify the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) of any planned heat pump installations, as required by law. The reporting of a planned heat pump installation to the DNO is now a statutory requirement. 

Under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), heat pumps must be installed at least 1m from neighbouring boundaries, though greater distances are likely to be necessary to comply with MCS document 020 noise calculations.

For advice or further information, contact us on: 02920 705050 or email us at: sales@allswimltd.com

Waterco Aquaflow XL

The Waterco Aquaflow XL Inverter Side Mount Heat Pumps have side mounted fans and slim-line units for easy installations. The Aquaflow XL has both heat and cool functions. 

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HEAT PUMP SIZING GUIDE: 

• Sizing charts based on 26ºC ambient air temperature 62% relative humidity, no water table, average pool depth 1.35 - 1.5m, minimum running time 10 hours per day. Insulated pool cover applied 20 hours per day, sheltered location.
• Sizing charts are an approximate guide only, results may vary depending on the region, temperature and climate change.

Pool Water Temperature - The normal range would be between 25 - 27ºC for fairweather swimming, for temperatures in excess of this (28 - 30ºC) we recommend increasing to the next unit size.

Swimming Season - The season or time of the year in which the pool will be used. Most domestic pools operate between May to September. Extended season is April to October.

Daily Use - It is paramount all pools are covered with a heat retention cover when not in use. If left uncovered, far more energy would be used than the energy using a heat pump would save you.

Over Spec - Where possible, installing the largest affordable heat pump is recommended, e.g: if the pool requires 100kW of energy to maintain temperature at X (under ideal air temperatures). A 24kW heat pump when delivering max power input (5.88kW) will run for 4-16 hours to heat your pool (100/24kW). This means you would consume approximately 25kW of energy.

A 17kW heat pump with a power input of 3.62kW will run for 5.88 hours to heat the pool (100/17kW). This means you would consume around 21.28kW of energy. While the energy consumption is almost the same, the larger heat pump can heat up the pool nearly 30% faster ((24kW) 5.88 hours - (17kW) 4.16 hours - 29.25%). This means you can maximise your COP by heating during the warmest part of the day, rather than running the heat pump over a longer period when the air temperature is not at optimum levels.