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Aquatherm Heat Pumps are a super efficient way to heat your pool or spa. The Aquatherm Heat Pump utilizes proven refrigerant technology to capture the heat in the outside air and transfer it to the pool water. Refrigerant is used because of its ability to absorb and transfer heat energy.

 ENERGY RATING AND EFFICIENCY
Pool/Spa heat pumps are rated on B.T.U. output and coefficient of performance (C.O.P.) efficiency.

B.T.U. (British Thermal Units) is the measured amount of heat output the unit will produce. The  B.T.U. output will fluctuate with the outside air temperature and humidity levels.

C.O.P. (Coefficient Of Performance) is the measured ratio of kilowatt usage compared to the kilowatt output.

An Aquatherm heat pump produces between 6.3 and 5.4 kilowatts for every one kilowatt used to operate it, therefore every $1.00 spent in operation returns $6.30 to $5.40 worth of heat. The C.O.P. efficiency will fluctuate with outside air  temperature and humidity levels. In 23 years of testing, Aquatherm has focused on obtaining the highest efficiency possible.
The greatest value a heat pump provides a pool owner is to deliver a warm pool or hot spa at the lowest possible cost of operation.

Aquatherm heat pumps are rated by E.T.L. an independent testing lab for electrical safety, B.T.U. output and C.O.P. efficiency.

Every kilowatt used to operate an Aquatherm pool heat pump returns 5.4 to 6.3 kilowatts worth of heat.  Therefore, every $1.00 spent to operate the Aquatherm heat pump returns $5.40 to $6.30 worth of heat.

Every $1.00 spent to operate a gas type pool heater returns only $.80 worth of heat. The other .20 is wasted up the vent. Other heat pump types return $4.60 to $3.10 worth of heat for every  $1.00 spent.

Enjoy a Warm Heated Pool and Save 600% Less to operate than Electric  Resistance Heaters 70% to 80% Less than Propane Gas Heaters 30% to 40% Less than Natural Gas  Heaters (not in Costa Rica) 10% to 20% Less than Other Heat Pumps

The cost of installing an  electric heat pump is generally comparable to the cost of a solar heating  system. The annual cost of electricity to run a heat pump may be two thirds of  the cost of natural gas or one third the cost of electricity for a conventional  resistance electric heater; but the sun's energy is free. But, remember a heat pump has a  refrigeration system with a fan motor and compressor. When these mechanical  systems wear out they can be expensive to replace. However, in the unlikely  event that your pool is one of the few on which a solar system cannot be  installed, a heat pump may be your best alternative. LONGEVITY AND MAINTENANCE Aquatherm heat pumps will last between 10 to 15 years or more. Because heat pumps are a mechanical device with many moving parts, they require periodic service by an A/C technician.

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