Sizing & Installing a Pool Heat Pump
Typically, a 50,000 BTU heat pump is used for pools up to 13,000 gallons roughly up to a 21ft round pool and the larger size heat pumps of 70,000 to 80,000 BTU’s are used for the larger aboveground pools up to a 30ft, or up to an 18’x33′ oval pool.
Secondly, are pool heat pumps worth it?
Heat pump pool heaters cost more than gas pool heaters, but they typically have much lower annual operating costs because of their higher efficiencies. With proper maintenance, heat pump pool heaters typically last longer than gas pool heaters. Therefore, you’ll save more money in the long run.
For every sq ft of living space, you need about 30 BTU of heating output. That means, for example, that for a 1,000 sq ft home, you would require a 30,000 BTU heat pump (that’s a 2.5-ton heat pump).
Correspondingly, what type of heater is best for above ground pool?
The 10 Best Above Ground Pool Heaters
- Smartpool WWS421P Solar Pool Heater – Best Overall. …
- SunHeater S120U Universal Solar Pool Heater – Best Value. …
- FibroPool FH120 Pool Heat Pump – Premium Choice. …
- XtremepowerUS 90100 Pool Solar Panel Heating System. …
- GAME 4721-BB SolarPRO Curve Solar Pool Heater.
What’s the best way to heat an above ground pool?
A water heater is the most effective way to heat your pool. A gas heater can raise the temperature of your pool water by 30 degrees Fahrenheit or more, greatly extending your pool season. These heaters use either natural gas or propane to heat the water in your pool.
How long does it take to heat a pool with a Hayward heat pump?
How do you hook up a heat pump to an above ground pool?
Should I run my pool heat pump at night?
How big of a heat pump do I need for my above ground pool?
Heat Pump Sizing Chart – Above Ground Pools
| Pool Size (Feet) | Summer 4 BTU’s | Extended 6 BTU’s |
|---|---|---|
| Up To 10,000 Gallons Up To 21′ Round or 15′ x 26′ Oval | 50,000 BTU | 65,000 BTU |
| Up To 13,000 Gallons Up To 24′ Round or 15′ x 30′ Oval | 50,000 BTU | 85,000 BTU |
| Up To 17,000 Gallons Up To 27′ Round or 18′ x 33′ Oval | 65,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
What size heat pump do I need for above ground pool?
The heat pump should be able to heat the water by approx. 0.20 – 0.25 degrees per hour.
| pool size | kW power heat pump |
|---|---|
| 30 – 40m³ | min 9 kW power |
| 40 – 60m³ | min 12 kW power |
| 50 – 80m³ | min 16 kW power |
How warm will a heat pump get a pool?
As a rule of thumb, the highest water temperature rise you can get from an air-source heat pump under ideal conditions is 30°. For example, if the outside temperature is in the 40s, you can expect the pool to warm up only to the 70s.
How many BTU heat pump do I need for my pool?
Heat Pump Sizing Chart – Inground Pools
| Pool Size (Feet) | Summer 4 BTU’s | Spring & Fall 5 BTU’s |
|---|---|---|
| Up To 10,000 Gallons 12′ x 24′ | 50,000 BTU | 50,000 BTU |
| Up To 15,000 Gallons 14′ x 28′ | 85,000 BTU | 85,000 BTU |
| Up To 20,000 Gallons 16′ x 32′ | 85,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Up To 25,000 Gallons 18′ x 36′ | 110,000 BTU | 125,000 BTU |
Can heat pumps be used for pools?
Heat pump pool heaters work efficiently as long as the outside temperature remains above the 45ºF–50ºF range. The cooler the outside air they draw in, the less efficient they are, resulting in higher energy bills. However, since most people use outdoor pools during warm and mild weather, this usually isn’t an issue.
At what temperature does a pool heat pump stop working?
Most Heat Pumps will work if the temperature dips below 60, but will automatically shut off if the temperature reaches 45 – 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
How can I heat my above ground pool fast?
Does the pool pump need to be on to heat the pool?
If hooked up correctly, the heater will need to detect water flow in order for it to turn on. So to answer your question, yes the pump will need to be running.
Should you oversize a pool heat pump?
Generally speaking, you should oversize the heat pump as much as possible. You’ll never regret going too big, as doing so means warming the pool at a faster rate without running the heater as much.
How warm can a heat pump get your pool?
As a rule of thumb, the highest water temperature rise you can get from an air-source heat pump under ideal conditions is 30°. For example, if the outside temperature is in the 40s, you can expect the pool to warm up only to the 70s.