A pool heat pump heats water 5 to 10 times cheaper than a conventional electric heating element. It burns no fuel, acting instead as a high-efficiency thermal transfer system that moves heat from the ambient air directly into the water. The Altek catalog features the Pool series, equipped with inverter compressors and titanium heat exchangers, designed for both residential and commercial swimming pools.
Pool Heat Pumps: Effective Heating
A standard 9 kW electric heater and a 9 kW pool heat pump are far from the same thing. An electric element delivers exactly 9 kW of heat from 9 kW of electricity. In contrast, at an ambient air temperature of +20°C, a heat pump generates 40–60 kW of heat from that same 9 kW of electrical input—achieving a COP of around 5–7. Consequently, your electricity bill for heating the pool will be 5 to 7 times lower with a heat pump.
The Altek catalog features the Pool series heat pumps for private and commercial facilities, offering:
- Inverter compressors for maximum energy savings.
- Titanium heat exchangers for ultimate corrosion resistance.
- Smart control via smartphone.
How a Pool Heat Pump Works
A built-in fan draws ambient air through an evaporator. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the air (even at temperatures as low as +5°C) and evaporates. A compressor then compresses this vapor, causing the temperature to spike to 60–80°C. Inside the heat exchanger, the hot refrigerant transfers its heat to the pool water and condenses back into a liquid, repeating the cycle continuously.
The pool water is pumped through the heat exchanger by your existing filtration pump—the pool heat pump integrates directly into the current plumbing circuit, meaning no separate water pump is required. A thermostat turns the heat pump on when the water temperature drops below the set target and switches it off once the desired temperature is reached.
Why Inverter Technology Matters: An inverter compressor smoothly adjusts its power output based on the actual heating load instead of operating in a wasteful “all-or-nothing” (ON/OFF) cycle. This reduces mechanical wear and slashes energy consumption by an additional 20–30% on warmer days.
Advantages of Pool Heat Pumps
How they stack up against the alternatives:
- Vs. Electric Heaters: Saves 70–80% on electricity. A pool heat pump pays for itself within 1–2 seasons of regular use.
- Vs. Gas Boilers: No gas pipelines, costly engineering designs, or bureaucratic approvals needed. There are no open flames near the water, and maintenance is required once every few years rather than annually.
- Vs. Solar Collectors: Operates reliably in cloudy weather and early spring, completely independent of solar irradiation. It automatically maintains your target temperature without manual adjustment.
Bonus Feature (Water Cooling): Most models in the Altek Pool series include a reversible cooling mode. This becomes highly relevant in July and August when open pools tend to overheat under the sun.
How to Choose the Right Pool Heat Pump
Calculating the required capacity depends on the total water volume, your desired temperature, and the targeted heating time.
- Benchmark: For a 50 $m^3$ pool to heat from +15°C to +28°C within 24 hours at an ambient air temperature of +15°C, you will need a 12–14 kW heat pump.
Key specifications to look for when choosing a model:
- Operating air temperature range: For Ukraine’s climate, it should start at a minimum of +5°C.
- Heat exchanger material: Premium titanium is essential as it is fully resistant to chlorine, copper, and salt water.
- Noise level: Under 50 dBA is ideal for installation near patios; under 45 dBA is best if placed near bedroom windows.
- Wi-Fi Control: Allows you to turn on the pool heating via smartphone before you arrive at your country house.
- Cooling Mode: Necessary if the pool is located in an open, south-facing area with intense sun exposure.
Note: When purchasing, it is important to specify whether your pool is outdoor or indoor, as the fan control algorithms differ for each setup.
Buy a Pool Heat Pump from Altek
In the Altek catalog, you can purchase a pool heat pump backed by an official warranty and fast delivery across Ukraine. We ship rapidly from our warehouses in Kyiv and Dnipro, and our catalog always displays up-to-date pricing.
Altek managers will calculate the exact capacity required for your specific pool volume completely free of charge. To place an order, simply leave a request on our website or call us directly.
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