The Altec Pool inverter heat pump has a capacity of 21 kW and is slightly more expensive than traditional On/Off heat pumps, but they are more energy-efficient as they adjust the performance (i.e., the number of rotations) of both the compressor and the fan based on the heating needs of the pool water. They turn on and off less frequently, which helps avoid unnecessary energy losses. Primarily, they are designed to operate at an average performance of 50%, ensuring high efficiency, low noise levels, and a long lifespan for the pump.
Altec Pool refers to air pumps, or more precisely, air/water heat pumps for swimming pools that use ambient air as the lower source (from which the heat is extracted). These pumps are “monobloc,” meaning they are compact units that contain all components within a single housing. This makes installation very simple, and additional investment costs include purchasing PVC pipes, fittings, and valves with a diameter of d50/63 mm and connecting the device to the pool’s filtration system. The low hydraulic resistance in the condenser, specifically in the titanium heat exchanger where the pool water is heated, allows the use of the existing pool filtration pump.
Low noise levels (sound intensity). Altec Pool pumps use low-noise GMCC compressors and variable-speed fans. The operation of the device while maintaining the set water temperature with an efficiency of 50% is approximately 7 times quieter than that of traditional On/Off heat pumps.
Altec Pool Heat Pump
Specifications of Altek Pool Heat Pumps:
- Low operating costs compared to other heat sources like gas or oil boilers or electric heaters.
- High coefficient of performance (COP)
- Titanium heat exchanger and PVC coating to increase lifespan by 50% and enhance efficiency by 50%.
- Use of eco-friendly refrigerant R32.
- Built-in digital controller with very simple operation.
- Effective defrosting with hot gas using a 4-way valve from the Japanese company Saginomiya.
- Corrosion-resistant ABS plastic housing.
- Ease of installation and operation.
- Quiet operation.
- Ability to operate at air temperatures as low as -5°C.