My Hot Tub Water’s Gone Green!
When the water in the hot tub goes green the immediate reaction is to empty and start again. But is this the right solution? Watch and find out.
Using Spa Test Strips
Test strips have a right and wrong way to be used. Take a minute to watch this fool-proof way of making sure you get accurate readings.
Do I use Chlorine or Bromine in my Spa?
Sanitiser is essential for correct and safe care of your hot tub water, but is Chlorine better than Bromine? This short video explains our opinion of what’s the best way to go.
Heat Pump – Defined
Heat pump – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
A heat pump is a machine or device that moves heat from one location (the ’source’) to another location (the ’sink’ or ‘heat sink’) using mechanical work. Most heat pump technology moves heat from a low temperature heat source to a higher temperature heat sink.[1] Common examples are food refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners, and reversible-cycle heat pumps for providing thermal comfort. Heat pumps can also operate in reverse, producing heat. This produces an efficient way of drying, and manufacturers such as Panasonic, Toshiba, AEG and Miele have released tumble dryers or washing dryers that utilise this method. It is claimed to be more energy saving and quicker than conventional drying.[citation needed]
Heat pumps can be thought of as a heat engine which is operating in reverse. One common type of heat pump works by exploiting the physical properties of an evaporating and condensing fluid known as a refrigerant. In heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) applications, a heat pump normally refers to a vapor-compression refrigeration device that includes a reversing valve and optimized heat exchangers so that the direction of heat flow may be reversed. Most commonly, heat pumps draw heat from the air or from the ground. Air-source heat pumps do not work well when temperatures fall below around −5°C (23°F).
Air Source Heat Pumps for your Pool
A heat pump does not generate heat, it simply captures it and moves it from air to water thus, providing an efficient an environmentally friendly system for heating your swimming pool!
Though not a new phenomenon, its true to say that heatpumps have come of age in recent years. They are an extremely efficient way of heating a pool, and given certain parameters, can save a fortune in heating your pool. Everyone is looking for a cheaper way to heat their pool, and many dismiss heatpump because they don’t understand the way they work. Thats a mistake that be be costly! Don’t make the mistake yourself! Get the facts, then make a decision whether its the way to go for you. If you want to save hundreds of pounds a year on fuel costs, read on! We have installed heatpumps for years for in our clients pools, and can speak from experience.
