Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps are energy efficient electric pool heaters, that work by transferring heat from the surrounding air into the pool water, rather than generating heat themselves. In terms of energy used to heat they typically are more efficient then a gas powered heater. These units require temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius to perform efficiently.
What Size of Pool Heater Do I Need?
| Pool Size
|
Gas Heater Size
|
Heat Pump Size
|
Electric Heater Size
|
| 15' Round
|
100,000 - 150,000 BTU
|
50,000 - 70,000 BTU
|
5KW
|
| 18' Round
|
100,000 - 200,000 BTU
|
50,000 - 70,000 BTU
|
10KW
|
| 21' Round
|
100,000 - 200,000 BTU
|
70,000 - 85,000 BTU
|
10KW
|
| 24' Round
|
150,000 - 250,000 BTU
|
85,000 - 110,000 BTU
|
15KW
|
| 27' Round
|
200,000 - 300,000 BTU
|
110,000 - 140,000 BTU
|
18KW
|
| 30' Round
|
250,000 - 350,000 BTU
|
140,000 BTU
|
30KW
|
| 12' x 24'
|
100,000 - 200,000 BTU
|
70,000 - 85,000 BTU
|
10KW
|
| 14' x 28'
|
150,000 - 250,000 BTU
|
85,000 - 100,000 BTU
|
10KW
|
| 16' x 32'
|
150,000 - 250,000 BTU
|
100,000 - 140,000 BTU
|
15KW
|
| 18' x 36'
|
200,000 - 300,000 BTU
|
110,000 - 140,000 BTU
|
24KW
|
| 20' x 40'
|
250,000 - 350,000 BTU
|
140,000 BTU
|
24KW
|
Note: All figures above are approximate and based on a constant depth of 48" and a desired temperature increase of 10 degrees. Use only as a guideline, add a solar cover to your pool for best results.
