WATER HEATING OPTIONS
Products That Are Taking The Chill Out Of Pool Water Heat pumps are a popular choice for warming the waters of swimming pools in the UK, but there are a number of alternative products available which can also perform the task. The effectiveness varies with each solution, but whether it’s gas, electric or solar powered, the range of water heating options mean there’s something for all types of pools and budgets. In this issue, we take a look at a range of products within the sector By Jon Wadeson
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hen it comes to the heating of water in swimming pools in the UK, there really is a wide choice of options available to suit an equally varied number of pool types and environments. Whilst environmental systems and heat pumps provide some of the latest sophisticated technologies to meet the needs of many pool owners, boilers, electric options and solar power all play their part in the heating mix, and in doing so, offer flexibility for the many pool environments that exist across the country. So whether it’s for a large, frequently used swimming pool or for a garden splasher that’s used for only a short spell during the summer months, in this issue we take a closer look at some of the non heat pump options that are warming up the waters of pools up and down the UK.
EFFICIENT WATER HEATING FROM GOLDEN COAST Get fast and effective pool heating with the Pahlén range of electric heaters from Golden Coast. With a Thermoplastic body and Incoloy 825 heating elements, the Pahlén Spa Heater has capacities of 1.5-3kW, making it suitable for small pools, spas and hot tubs. The range also includes Pahlén Compact and Thermoplastic Heaters, which can be fitted with Incoloy 825 elements, or titanium elements if there is a high risk of corrosion, e.g. with saltwater pools. Both heaters are equipped with an integral thermostat (0°C -
45°C), overheating cut out and flow switch for easy, safe operation. Adam Clark, Sales Director at Golden Coast said: “Swedish manufacturer Pahlén offers reliable, electric heaters that are costeffective and high quality. Whether you’re heating an above or below-ground pool, there is something in the range for everyone.” Also available are Pahlén swimming pool heat exchangers, which can be connected to sources such as boilers, heat pumps or solar panel systems. Cross flow operation enables high output and exceptional heat transfer. The Pahlén Maxi-Flo is a tube heat exchanger that offers capacities of 40-117kW, and is suitable for installations that operate under high pressure. It is made of acid-proof stainless steel and can be easily installed using adjustable stainless steel attachments. For extra durability, the Hi-Temp spiral heat exchanger is made of thermoplastic with a high glass content and a coil of acid-proof stainless steel. In addition Golden Coast provides Bowman heat exchangers, which are extremely efficient due to the large number of heat transfer tubes. Bowman heat exchangers for solar panels are designed to work with the lower temperature water of solar heating panels, while maximising the effectiveness of the pool’s solar connectors.
EFFICIENCY, CONVENIENCE AND RELIABILITY – PENTAIR’S MASTERTEMP When it comes to pool water heating options, SCP UK has all bases
Pentair’s MasterTemp heaters offer all the efficiency, convenience and reliability features owners want in a pool heater, plus a lot more
covered with a wide range of heat pumps plus other options from Bowman, Elecro and Genie too. Pentair is another brand supplied by the distributor, and their popular MasterTemp gas-fired heaters are an SCP exclusive. MasterTemp heaters offer all the efficiency, convenience and reliability features owners want in a pool heater, plus a lot more. There’s no long waits before enjoying the pool with the MasterTemp as a fully premixed system with a highly efficient air and gas mixture lets the heater heat up fast. The product’s easyto-read controls make system operation and monitoring simple too. Water temperatures can be
Pahlén’s Compact and Thermoplastic Heaters are part of a range of heating products from the brand available from Golden Coast
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