Heat Pump Installation

Pool-Part-Mart engineers installing a new Heatperfector heat pump

To show how easy it is to install your own heat pump here how we do it

Firstly you will need to alter the pool pipe work to plumb in the new heat pump .The one we are installing is a Heatperfector 32kw so the pipe work is 2” to the unit but can be reduced down to 1 ½ “ if required.

The pipe work is cut and a bypass arrangement installed using three 2” ball valves

The pipes are extended through the wall ready for connection to the heat pump

The heat pump is unpacked and stood in position it’s important the all manufactures clearances around the unit are correct to ensure maximum performance from the heat pump and the pipes are then connected to the heat pump

The heat pump is then connected to a suitable sized electrical supply ensuring the correct size cable is used this unit needs a 32amp supply and has been wired up using a 6mm armoured cable from a suitable isolator

The heat pump can then be set to work switch on the pump with the bypass valve closed and the two valves to the heat pump open check for leaks. Switch on the power to the heat pump and set up the controls to the manufactures instructions. Most heat pumps have delay timers so it may not come on instantly.

Most heat pumps in the UK only work to full capacity with an outdoor air temperature of above 16c so be patient with heat up times and always use a cover on the pool to assist the heat pump to do its job clean the heat pump coils at the start of the season using a coil cleaner and keep the area around it clear of plants etc.

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