We hope this helped you learn how a heat pump works and whether it's worth it! And if you want our recommendation for the best heat pump, check out our list of favorite heaters here: www.swimuniversity.com/pool-heater/
@GameOn82 Жыл бұрын
I'm using a heat pump for house heating and it's working great for 7 years now, even when it's -15°F outside
@ryanvandy1615 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I don’t think a heat pump would have any trouble at all keeping water warm in the summer. I close the pool in the winter anyway.
@paulmoritz22402 жыл бұрын
Bro, you have a seriously underpowered heat pump if you’re only getting 3-5° out of it. I have installed Raypak crosswind I-65 heat pumps and they deliver a 10° rise in temp at 30gpm. The Raypak 144k BTU heat pump can deliver a 10° rise at 40-60gpm. Also I am in Iowa and Heat pumps are fantastic here in the summer months because of how hot it gets here.
@valerieroldan83062 жыл бұрын
Very helpful information. This video helped me make a decision about purchasing a pool heater
@user-bf5rf4hs8v Жыл бұрын
I own a 1500 gallon pool. One solar heater warmed the pool by 5 degrees. Easy to set up, great results!
@SwimUniversity Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@zekeharley8 ай бұрын
1500 gallon is a tub not a pool.
@MamaMittens3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on why the multi port valves crack on a filter and how to replace them?
@IceCreamManDLR Жыл бұрын
Today I turned on my heat pump. High of 91 and low of 60. I live in AZ. Its going to get warmer over the next week. I run the heat pump from 10am to 5pm when I run the pump which is when the sun is shining and I have solar panels. Not really using the AC now so its not much cost to heat. The main reason I have this heat pump is because it is reversable. In the summertime I run it at off peak hours which is 9pm. I am able to cool my water everynight down to 82. By the time I go swimming at the end of the day the water goes up to no higher than 85 or 86. I am glad that I have this feature. Most people around me will say that the water gets to 96 to 98 in the summer and it is not refreshing and so they don't use their pool. Not the case here.
@NXJ83211 ай бұрын
What type of heat pump do you have?
@ikergama26674 ай бұрын
Hello What brand and size heat pump do you have
@valeriyguzhva2095 ай бұрын
Great information
@FFPM37127 күн бұрын
My 8000gallon above ground pool is an average 75* in the summer. Ideally I’d like to keep it at 85*. Do you think this is possible with a heat pump?
@DoritoHunter4 ай бұрын
I live in new england and was able to use my pool 2 days last year. I'm desperate!
@bigkozski Жыл бұрын
I made 4 DIY solar coils on black plastic pallets and put them in my greenhouse, paired that with the solar cover and it crankkssssss
@snake_doc17883 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on good heat pumps?
@SwimUniversity3 жыл бұрын
We keep an updated list of our favorite heaters here: www.swimuniversity.com/pool-heater/ Hayward makes one of the best heat pumps.
@brandonj.96383 жыл бұрын
@@SwimUniversity @Swim University When is the best time of the year to get the best savings(products going on sale)? I live in Michigan and I would think retailors would have the best sales going into fall since people are closing their pools and pool suppliers might want to get rid of inventory. Am i correct with this assumption? Also, does the *Hayward W3HP21404T HeatPro 140,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump for In-Ground Pools* work for intex pools as well? I see that it says "in ground pools" Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work.
@SwimUniversity3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonj.9638 Hayward has a separate heater for Above Ground/Smaller pools (up to 13,000 gallons). Unfortunately pool heaters are such a specialty item that they tend not to go on sale in the off season. So if you do see one that's discounted, it's probably because a newer model is hitting the floor.
@d4funky14 ай бұрын
Yooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Your're the home-brew dude!!!!!!
@SwimUniversity4 ай бұрын
🤫😉
@nicholasmaione5694 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to set up a cold climate pump house for semi inground pool? I’m reading the equipment needs air flow so the motor doesn’t over heat but I want to keep it from freezing in the winter so the pump can continue to heat the pool and move water. If I let the cold air in then the pump house won’t stay warm. But if I keep the pool house warm then the motor overheats. What’s the solution? Do I put the pump house under the concrete decking? Do I leave it in a tiny shed above ground? What insulation techniques do you use
@strongisland70153 жыл бұрын
Who uses their pool when it’s below 50 degrees? It’s not a hot tub, heating the pool during the late spring to early fall would extend most people’s pool season in the cooler climates, and that’s all we’re looking for. Not to use it when it’s below 50 🥶
@sherrylwalker93442 жыл бұрын
True. That's what I'm trying to find out. Can this be used at opening to get in quicker, and in the late summer to keep it open in South Texas until we dip below 70's (November in alot of years)
@SoundOfYourDestiny2 жыл бұрын
It gets below 50 at night even in hot areas. The point is to maintain temperature.
@strongisland70152 жыл бұрын
@@SoundOfYourDestiny If you’re in the warmer climates it shouldn’t take that long for the pool to warm up even if it gets below 50 at night, but yes of course you could to help the process. The video was saying using the heat up during the winter, winters here in New York that would be like using it like a hot tub. That’s all I was saying.
@iseewood2 ай бұрын
My fiberglass pool shell has a hot tub section. The pool heater can be used to either heat the pool or the hot tub. We definitely use the hot tub portion in the winter, so a heat pump likely wouldn’t be a good fit.
@kytoga3 жыл бұрын
can you do a video on gas heaters?
@socratesvela82853 жыл бұрын
And the descaling of them. Those copper exchangers get occluded over time and causes problems by reducing flow and poor heat exchange.
@SwimUniversity3 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion! We'll add it to the list
@tracy30663 жыл бұрын
Great question! I just had a Hayward gas heater delivered and we're just waiting on the stack to be able to install it.
@Erikmiles873 жыл бұрын
Heat is energy. When refrigerant is compressed, it increases energy, rising sensible temperature. High temp likes to occupy lower temp space. Counter flow in this instance is where the heat transfer happens between the refrigerant coil and water coil. Typically a tube in tube coil. The Warner temp is rejected to the water being circulated in the pool, and the cooler temp is rejected to the atmosphere.
@victorsr6708 Жыл бұрын
How can compressing refrigerant increase energy? The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed - only converted from one form of energy to another. Your statement contradicts the law of conservation “increases energy”
@sherrylwalker93442 жыл бұрын
Soooo. South Texas. Yea or nea. I'm just looking to get in earlier at Start up. Then extend my season. So does this always run when I run my pool filter? Above ground 18ft round with middle dug out and one 57 morning cooled me out. Still hot and humid outside but the water just never got warm enough again. Help! Will this help here?
@blackhouse76462 жыл бұрын
What brand do you recommend for a heater/chiller pump?
@irenedubrovina93442 жыл бұрын
I am in South Florida so heat pump looks like a great option. I also have mini split AC in my house (heat pumps). Can I harvest the heat from these units to help heating the pool? We run AC (cooling) even in the winter, and that's the time of year we would most need to heat the pool. Outside daytime temperature is 70-85 degrees on most days in the winter. I am trying to figure out the system to heat the pool only on the "cold" days and to also heat the water in the spa.
@nickk052819824 ай бұрын
Yes there are ways with a condensing unit maybe there a way with mini split
@irenedubrovina93444 ай бұрын
@@nickk05281982 Do you know of any?
@diogoleviske65542 ай бұрын
Cost?
@patbraden68906 ай бұрын
Do I need to keep pool filter on when using the heat pump pool heater. The pool filter shuts off after 12 hours
@chrismachica5219 Жыл бұрын
How come heat pumps doesn't get up to 400000 btu? I'm I stuck with gas if I have a 40000 gallon inground?
@michaelbiehl3405 Жыл бұрын
Why not use your a/c condenser to heat your pool?
@lpad9651 Жыл бұрын
I have an indoor, inground pool south of chicago. The gas heater I use is extremely expensive to operate. I don't plan to use it in winter, just an extended summer, starting in spring and running into fall. I have asked Raypak about installing it in the basement and replace their heater/boiler. They say not possible. Even installing it in the room with the pool would be great. It would remove the overheated humid air to heat the water. In there I would still have to winterize it, just as outdoors, to prevent freezing of water in the heater and plumbing. Any answers?
@Ericsdetailstop2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you. I live in Florida I would like to swim all year long. What do you recommend?
@allyiechang7124 Жыл бұрын
@SwimUniversity - Love all of the great videos and information. Is it common for a large Pentair Heat Pump to have a lot of condensation? I live in the south and my heat pump runs all the time. We have noticed ALOT of condensation (like a puddle). Just verifying that this is normal behavior. Additionally, is there a cadence on replacing the freon? TIA
@randi30312 ай бұрын
I don’t know if anyone answered your question about “ replacing Freon “ . Freon is in a sealed system… if there isn’t a leak , you don’t need to change it .
@boyermchristopher1 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why you would want or need a heat pump in a hot humid environment?
@JoeOrsak Жыл бұрын
We have an 8,000 gallon 18 ft above ground pool. I bought a heat pump and when it was still in the 90's outside, our water was 78 (loads of shade trees all around). I connected the heat pump and within 2 days we had the water at 88. Eventually peaked at 90. It was WONDERFUL. Then we got our first cool front and temps were 70's during the day and low 60s at night. Water plunged down to 76 very fast even with heat pump running. Is that normal? Also, would it do any good to use a space heater in the event that we were going to have friends over for a weekend as a short term measure to try and help give the heat pump some hot air to work with?
@fcporto4002 жыл бұрын
Have a 16 by 40 pool 🏊♀️ and let me tell u something … have a huge pool heater a good one and takes forever to warm the water … It’s nice when the water is warm but almost u have to leave it on all day to warm it up if is not warm outside …
@johnthornton15762 жыл бұрын
are you using a heat pump or a gas fired heater. I have a 15ft round pool 48" deep
@Lyfehurts662 ай бұрын
I agree. My backyard gets really hot and my unit is not performing as expected at night when its really humid. shouldn't take several hours to get up 1 degree smh..
@CR250RidR2 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the pentair ultra temp ETI?
@rsstnnr762 жыл бұрын
Can a heat pump heat up an inground, pool hot tub?
@RickVenegas3 жыл бұрын
Anyone can share the electric bill difference before and after electric heat pump for their pool?
@onlyfangs50912 жыл бұрын
I payed 2916kr (318 dollar) per month for my 9kW electrical pool heater and I now pay 78 dollar for my POOL HEAT PUMP. My pool is 60m3, or about 60,000L. I live in a colder part of the world my pool season is may-sept, I can extend if I combine heaters.
@RickVenegas2 жыл бұрын
@@onlyfangs5091 thanks for the info! I'm in Texas so it might be better since our cold doesn't get as cold or cold for too long on average.
@deborahc.38022 жыл бұрын
I love your videos - very informative and helpful. We have a. Above ground 21 ft 54 tall pool. Running a gas line is not an option, so we’re looking at an electric heater. We’ve been advised again getting an electric heater. What’s your opinion? We live in Ontario Canada, so not sure a heat pump would be a good option.
@buckdude1812 жыл бұрын
Heat pump is always the best option even if gas is available. Why. Because you'll save more there to run it than a gas heater for sure
@JoeOrsak Жыл бұрын
@@buckdude181 But heat pumps for a climate that doesn't have much humidity and spends a good amount of time below 50 degrees wouldn't be effective would it?
@buckdude181 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeOrsak well Sir to put it simple. Fossil fuel pumps are only 80-90% efficient. AquaCal are a very good heat pumps. Should probably do more of a research on them heat pumps in general.
@JoeOrsak Жыл бұрын
@@buckdude181 I mean, even in this video the guy talks about the heat pumps not being as effective for areas that have temps below 50 degrees for any extended period of time or where the environment isn't particularly humid.. I understand how they work and I actually own one. I live in Houston, TX though and we have plenty of heat and plenty of humidity. Even here though when the temps drop below 50 it doesn't keep the pool nice and toasty.
@buckdude181 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeOrsak I can recommed a blanket. It'll be so much helpful on running the pump less time by keeping it warmer at a steady temperature.
@thegame890153 жыл бұрын
any info or videos on pool coolers ?
@SwimUniversity3 жыл бұрын
There are heat pumps that also have a cooling function. But that's a good idea to make a "how to cool your pool" video in the future.
@danielsan23492 жыл бұрын
So basically don’t bother turning it on if the lows are below 50?
@johnthornton15762 жыл бұрын
not sure but if the temp is anywhere close to 50° why would you go into the pool
@laudarron58212 жыл бұрын
Pool heat pump is a good choice, it generates up to 16 times energy from the air to heat up your pool, save electricity, save energy.
@jakubiskra5232 жыл бұрын
More like 6 times at max.
@davidikard3 жыл бұрын
I live in Alabama. Our winters are typically in the 40s, rarely in the 30s, but can get in the 30s. I have a 18,000 gallon pool with a 6 seater hot tub being built. Will a heat pump be able to heat my hot tub in the 30-40 degree weather? I will only use it to heat the pool when its likely 50-70 degrees outside, in the early spring and late fall. I was hoping to have one heater to operate both and I know heat pump would save a bunch of money in energy cost. Thanks for any feedback.
@SwimUniversity3 жыл бұрын
The ambient temperature needs to be at least 50°F for a heat pump to work properly.
@thegame890153 жыл бұрын
can you keep a pool open during winter with a heat pump ?
@SwimUniversity3 жыл бұрын
It depends on what your "winter" looks like. Like we mentioned in the video, heat pumps stop working effectively below 50°F.
@tracy30663 жыл бұрын
@@SwimUniversity Can you keep an outdoor pool open during winter if you use a gas heater? (In Wisconsin)
@shellyeckel757 Жыл бұрын
No if you're on cold climate
@ryanvandy1615 Жыл бұрын
@@tracy3066 No. unless you want frozen pool equipment.
@tracy3066 Жыл бұрын
@@ryanvandy1615 I'm hoping now to enclose my outdoor pool this year when it gets out of the flood plain!!
@wingdwolf563 жыл бұрын
Without our heat pump, we wouldn’t get much swimming done.
@johnathanriddle20072 жыл бұрын
What size pool do you have and about how much does it cost you a month to heat? In electricity
@wingdwolf562 жыл бұрын
16000 gallon and it’s hard to say how much the heater adds because it’s always turned on. It does run that much once the water is up to temperature. I run my filter 24 hrs so that adds to my summer electric bill. It’s gone up about $80 a month. The heater can go days without running if we use the solar cover.
@johnathanriddle20072 жыл бұрын
@@wingdwolf56 thanks for the information your pool is about only 3,000 gallons bigger than mine so this really gives me a kind of great idea of how much it will cost. Are you using a variable speed pump I would hope so at running your pool pump 24 hours a day
@wingdwolf562 жыл бұрын
@@johnathanriddle2007 No to the variable speed. We had a ton of problems this year, so I stayed with the pump that came with the pool. This was our second full year. If we open with no problems next spring, I’ll probably go with a new variable pump. We spent so much trying to fix our water, I didn’t want to spend anymore money on a new pump too
@johnathanriddle20072 жыл бұрын
@@wingdwolf56 I completely understand that. Definitely would recommend a variable speed pump this is my first year having a pool and my operational cost at 12 hours a day 7 days a week. went up only about $20 month. At 10 cents a kilowatt hour
@rogeralaniz2205 Жыл бұрын
can't run the compressor 24/7 that is insanity try it like that and you find out why I am saying that
@DiegoGarcia-ip7pr Жыл бұрын
Good video but too much popping and sound effects, very distracting.
@ADH83 жыл бұрын
God.... I'm screwed in English gonna need to sell my arms and legs to heat my pool lol
@spencersinclair91543 жыл бұрын
LOL.... I'm from N Ireland, I think I'll buy a penguin for the pool instead of buying a heater.
@andrewmackenzie69793 жыл бұрын
Im NI too. Planning on getting a heat pump for next season. Imagine itll be fine for May-August when my pool is up.
@shawntblin54239 ай бұрын
No thanks
@datsuntoyy3 жыл бұрын
Heat pumps DO generate heat. The compressor compresses the refrigerant and in doing so generates heat. Although most of the heat is picked up across the coil. As for "freon", freon is a registered trademark of the Chemours company, a spin off of Dupont. "Freon" was originally trademarked by Dupont (they now use Suva). Typically R410a is used in residential HAVC and pool heat pumps and is sold under many different names . I say that as calling the refrigerant "Freon" is a violation of the trademark and can be harsly fined should they decide do so. Restaraunts have been shut down and sued by Pepsi and Coke for representing their trademark. You've been helping us, just thought I'd return the favor with this info.
@SoundOfYourDestiny2 жыл бұрын
OK everyone, the branding goblin has warned you.
@luckykl3492 Жыл бұрын
heat pumps do not generate heat (as in changing energy from one source to another , like burning wood , or gasoline) They transfer heat from ambient air to a refrigerant and then to the pool water . If a 10 cubic meter of a gas is compressed to 1 cubic meter , the temperature will rise but the overall energy will be the same .This is done so it's more efficient to extract the energy to warm the pool water in this case and your are able to reach higher temperature from the ambient temperature . It's called Gay-Lussac's law , Temperature = gas constant / Volume .
@datsuntoyy Жыл бұрын
@@luckykl3492 if you put a refrigerator in a theoretically 100% thermally sealed room and run with the door open, temperature will rise because of the heat added by the compressor. Some of that heat goes directly into the compressed gas during compression. You arn't accounting for that, when you do heat pumps do generate heat themselves. In this case the energy input for compression is the wood.
@luckykl3492 Жыл бұрын
@@datsuntoyy dude. "heat pump" gets heat from the ambient air and puts it into something else .
@edwinov2 жыл бұрын
"when temperatures are cooler outside".... IMMEDIATE DISLIKE FROM ME! A Temperatures can NOT be 'warm' or 'cold' or 'cool'. The WEATHER can be warm, or cold or cool and the temperature can be LOW or HIGH. Just like a speed can not be fast (but high) and the price of something can not be expensive (but high) a temperature can not be cool.
@C51Simon2 жыл бұрын
Dude... are you OK?
@edwinov2 жыл бұрын
@@C51Simon Yes, I am. I am also a cunning linguist and know what I'm talking about.
@SoundOfYourDestiny2 жыл бұрын
You know, a far better misuse of words to complain about is "rate of speed."