Eco Friendly Swimming Pool Heat Pump Electroheat MKIII from Waterco

Heat from the air
New Electroheat MKIII heat pump ticks
environmental, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness boxes

Greater interest in environmentally friendly and cost effective pools has seen an increase in the use of heat pumps around Australia to heat pools, with more and more pool owners recognising the myriad benefits. To meet the demand, Waterco has added to its heat pump range with the introduction of the Electroheat MKIII, an even more environmentally friendly solution.

"The new generation Electroheat heat pump is the latest advancement in swimming pool heating," says Adam Shelley, Zane Solar & Heating Manager. "It has been built with ozone friendly R410A refrigerant, described as the refrigerant of the future, which has dual benefits. Not only is it kinder to the environment, but it also improves the heat pump's performance."

The Electroheat MKIII has been designed with ease of use and maintenance firmly in mind. For example, the LED control panel features a continuous digital pool temperature display and incorporates a self diagnosis system. In the event of a problem, the control panel will display diagnostic error codes.

Durability is also integral. The heat pump incorporates a high density titanium heat exchanger, which has a longer life expectancy than standard copper heat exchangers and provides total protection against erosion and corrosion, plus the cabinet is constructed of heavy-duty UV-resistant ABS body panels, which are impervious to rust, corrosion and deterioration.

Key features of the Electroheat MKIII

- R410A refrigerant gas
This type of gas has better thermal exchange properties, resulting in overall performance gains in terms of system efficiency.

- Scroll compressors
The Electroheat MKIII is powered by Scroll compressors, the quietest, most powerful, energy efficient compressors on the market.

- Temperature management and self diagnosis
The Electroheat MKIII's LED control panel features a continuous digital pool temperature display and incorporates a self diagnosis system. In the event of a problem, the control panel will display diagnostic error codes.

- High density titanium heat exchanger
Titanium heat exchangers have a longer life expectancy than standard copper heat exchangers. Titanium offers total protection against erosion and corrosion, it is resistant to chlorinated water, ozone, iodine, Baquacil, bromine and salt water.

- Weather proof cabinet
The heat pump's cabinet is constructed of heavy-duty UV-resistant ABS body panels that are impervious to rust, corrosion and deterioration.

Spotlight on heat pumps
Adam Shelley says more and more Australian pool owners are starting to recognise the benefits of heat pumps.

"Today sustainability is obviously key, but not only that, pool owners are focused on the most cost effective and efficient way of heating their pool and the spotlight has fallen on heat pumps," he says. "They are a great way to heat pool water because they are super efficient and consume very little energy to operate.

"Unlike solar pool heating systems which rely on seasonal direct sunlight to heat water, heat pumps extract heat from the air (similar to a reverse cycle air conditioner) and use that heat to produce hot water."

Compared to gas and electric, heat pumps use just a fraction of the energy to generate the same amount of heat. And although initially heat pumps take longer than gas heaters to warm up the pool or spa water, they are much more economical and will then maintain the heating as well as a gas heater.

"There is really no contest when it comes to the difference in running costs between a heat pump and a gas pool heater. Heat pumps cost a lot less to operate because they just transfer existing heat rather than burning fuels like natural gas or propane. In fact, you can save up to 80% over LPG and 50% over natural gas," Adam says.