Alto V-Series Heat Pump 12kW

FEATURES:

• Suitable for above and in-ground swimming pools
• Operates down to 5°C
• Brand Compressor - energy efficient and quiet
• Triple thermostats for precise control
• 17-step finishing process on all cabinets
• Stainless steel/Copper heat exchangers
• No plumbing by-pass required
• Self diagnostic control panel
• Isolated internal electrical compartments
• Reverse cycle defrost operation
• Available for immediate shipment
• National support & helpline available

SIZE: W x H x D (mm) 480 x 755 x 515
BTU: 40,000
Pool capacity: 500 sq.ft.
Noise output: 54db

FAQ's

Why choose a Heat Pump?

Simply because it’s inexpensive - to buy - to run - to install.

Realistically, in this country, all swimming pools whether above or in-ground, need heating to obtain the maximum use from the summer season. Having a pool in your garden may be aesthetically pleasing to the eye but unless the pool feels warm and inviting, the pool will not be used to its full potential. By investing in a Alto Heat Pump, this can change!

Generally, the main heating systems available for swimming pools are Gas (LPG or Propane), Electric or Oil heaters. Some of these heaters can be beneficial from a cost point of view but tend to loose their appeal when it comes to installation costs. What the other heat pumps cannot offer you is both the heat efficiency and low running cost!

How Do Alto Heap Pumps Work?

The Alto Water Heat Pump is a very efficient way to heat your swimming pool. It makes full use of the advanced refrigeration technology to capture the heat in the outside air and transfer it to the pool water.

Environmental refrigerant gas absorbs and transfers the great heat energy through the refrigeration circulation system. The fan circulates air through the outer Evaporator Air Coil that acts as a heat collector. The liquid refrigerant in the air coil absorbs the available heat in the air transforming it to a gas. The refrigerant gas is then pumped by the Compressor. When this warmed gas is compressed, it intensifies or concentrates the heat. This intensely hot gas is then pumped into the Heat Exchanger Condenser where the actual heat exchange takes place. As the pool water passes through the Heat Exchanger, the hot gas gives up its heat to the cooler pool water. The refrigerant returns to a liquid state and is pumped through the Expansion Valve and then into the Evaporator Air Coil to start the process over again.

An Alto Water heat pump does not generate heat, it simply captures it and moves it from air to water thus, providing an efficient and environmentally friendly system for heating your swimming pool!

Titanium Exchanger?

Many heat pump suppliers are promoting the benefit of Titanium Heat Exchangers (coil in which the pool water passes). All standard Alto heat pumps have a S.Steel/copper exchanger coated with magnesium. Also available as an option, is a Titanium heat exchanger. The Titanium heat exchanger has a life expectancy which is much longer ( up to three times) than the standard copper exchanger (15 years). The Titanium exchanger is specifically designed for the customers who want additional protection from Chlorine, Bromine and all other common pool chemicals. The chemicals in pool water, including chlorine, bromine and muriatic acid, can be extremely corrosive. Especially when pools are shocked and very high levels of chlorine exist, if the owner lets the pool chemistry get out of balance or if chlorine tablets are put in the skimmer. In the case of heat pumps, if a water heat exchanger gets a hole in it (usually due to corrosion) and pool water enters the sealed refrigeration system, the entire heat pump is ruined.

The Titanium Alto Water Heat Pump virtually eliminates all the chemical corrosion. The Titanium exchanger is bulletproof to chlorine, bromine and all other common pool chemicals. It will guarantee the heat pump to operate well for many years and avoid creating expensive repairs and lengthy shutdown of the heater. Without question, having a Titanium heat exchanger is beneficial due to the life expectancy but please bear in mind that a the standard exchanger still has a life expectancy of 15 years!

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