GREEN BUILDING HVAC
Heat pumps offer an opportunity to expand sales One of the fastest growing sectors of the heat pump business is currently in the area of pools and jacuzzis, says Alliance. Fourways Air Conditioning
A heat pump can be inconspicuously tucked away out of sight.
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eat pumps are normally bought by more affluent families wanting to extend the usage periods of their pools from a leisure perspective. Commercial pool heat pumps offer owners of swimming schools, hotels and gyms an added value proposition to their business. According to Fritz Klingenberg, Divisional Manager of Alliance, sales of Alliance pool heat pumps increased significantly compared with previous years.
New range
This growth can be attributed to a whole new range of Alliance pool and jacuzzi heat pumps that was launched in December 2018. These units are some of the most competitively priced units in the market offering great value for money. The domestic range starts off with a 3.5kW unit suitable for both jacuzzis and small splash pools
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An Alliance domestic pool heat pump.
followed by 5.4, 7.6, 10, 13 and 16kW units respectively, suitable for commercial pools, gyms, swimming schools and in some cases, professional applications. The company also has a range of larger units for commercial use. Obviously, the greatest attraction of pool heat pumps is their ability to heat water cost-effectively with minimal usage of electricity and no unsightly piping on roofs or complicated installation requirements. Given the ever-increasing drive towards energy saving and “green� solutions these days, it is clear that Alliance Pool Heat Pumps are a potentially profitable addition to the business of plumbers or airconditioning companies. Fourways Airconditioning www.allianceair.co.za
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