3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
3.2 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Location
The unit will perform well in any outdoor location provided that the following three
factors are presented:
1.
Fresh - 2. Electricity - 3. Pool filter piping
The unit may be installed virtually anywhere outdoor. For indoor pools please consult
the supplier. Unlike a gas heater, it has no draft or pilot light problem in a windy area.
DO NOT place the unit in an enclosed area with a limited air volume, where the units
discharge air will be re-circulated.
DO NOT place the unit to shrubs which can block air inlet. These locations deny the
unit of a continuous source of fresh air which reduces it efficiency and may prevent
adequate heat delivery.
3.3 How Close To Your Pool?
Normally, the pool heat pump is installed within 7.5 meters of the pool. The longer the
distance from the pool, the greater the heat loss from the piping. For the most part, the
piping is buried. Therefore, the heat loss is minimal for runs of to 15 meters (15 meters
to and from the pump = 30 meters total), unless the ground is wet or the water table is
high. A very rough estimate of heat loss per 30 meters is 0.6 kW-hour, (2000 BTU) for
every 5˚C difference in temperature between the pool water and the ground surrounding
the pipe, which translates to about 3% increase in run time.
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