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Pool owners are looking for ways to entertain the family at home during the covid crisis, and a heated swimming pool perfectly fits the bill
Heating for the shoulder season
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ith spring in the air, SPLASH! asked Tim Martin, general manager of leading Australian heat pump manufacturer EvoHeat, about heating swimming pools in the shoulder season - when it’s not so cold swimming seems daunting, but not so warm you could safely splash into an unheated pool. EvoHeat have been receiving a dramatic increase in pool heating enquiries, a fact Martin puts down to pool owners looking for ways to entertain the family and make better use of their facilities while they’re confined to their homes. And on top of that, he believes spring is the ideal time for pool owners to maximise their pool investment with pool heating. “During September, the average pool temperature in the southern states is around 14 to 15 degrees, which is far too cold to swim”, Martin says. “The ideal temperature to swim safely and comfortably is around 27 to 30 degrees.”
Inverter control
He says inverter heat pumps let pool owners maximise their pool with a reliable and energy efficient solution that offers total control over their pool temperature. “An inverter heat pump offers an efficient way to heat a pool, particularly during the shoulder months when the days start warming up but the pool water still has a chill to it. The warmer ambient air temperatures offer increased efficiency for heat pumps.” Inverter technology continually optimises the way the heat pump operates to ensure that the least amount of energy is required to maintain the desired temperature. Martin says this allows for the pool temperature to be 30 SPLASH! August/September 2020
maintained at the perfect temperature while using the least amount of energy, producing incredible efficiency and lower electricity bills. He says their inverter heat pumps can operate day and night in all Australian climates and weather conditions, even down as low as -7°C, making them a reliable and dependable way to extend a swim season or offer yearround heating. Their sub-zero laboratory enables them to subject all their units to extreme climate testing at the
“During September, the average pool temperature in the southern states is around 14 to 15 degrees, which is far too cold to swim.”
factory through each operating phase prior to packaging, to ensure they work efficiently in all climates. He also says their reverse cycle option offers something unique – the ability to cool a pool in the hot summer months, especially in Australia’s warmer tropical regions. “Later in the year, tropical climates will see pool water temperatures reach up to 35 degrees, making them hot and uncomfortable. Our heat pumps offer three modes of operation; heating, cooling, and automatic mode, so you can be sure your pool is always at the desired temperature.” n Contact: 1300 859 933; www.evoheat.com.au