{"id":828,"date":"2026-07-24T17:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/?p=828"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:40:01","slug":"the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Pool Heat Pump Buyer\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"828\" class=\"elementor elementor-828\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73fbdea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73fbdea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c4995 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1c4995\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finding the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">pool heat pump<\/a> doesn&#8217;t need to be complicated. We understand you want to extend your swimming season while keeping energy costs reasonable \u2014 and you can achieve both with the right choice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c0bdcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1c0bdcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-843\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071831b elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-post-summary\" data-id=\"071831b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-post-summary.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el-bps-summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item active bps-post-summary-title\">Summary<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"bps-post-summary-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSize matters most: Use a pool heat pump calculator to determine proper sizing - undersized units struggle constantly, while correctly sized pumps deliver optimal performance without energy waste.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat pumps are 5-10x more efficient than gas heaters: They transfer existing heat from air to water rather than burning fuel, costing $250-$750 annually versus $500-$1,500 for gas systems.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPool covers are essential: Without a cover, you lose 70% of heat through evaporation - a quality cover can boost temperature by 3-5\u00b0C and cut heating time in half.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInverter models offer superior efficiency: These variable-speed units adjust power based on demand, running quieter and lasting longer than fixed-speed alternatives.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProper installation ensures longevity: Install after filtration systems, maintain 300-500mm clearance around the unit, and use dedicated electrical circuits for a 10-20 year lifespan.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fee55c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fee55c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool heat pumps work differently from other heating options. They pull heat from the surrounding air and transfer it to your pool water. This approach uses far less energy than gas heaters while delivering steadier heat than solar systems.<\/p><p>Your perfect heat pump depends on a few key factors: pool size, local weather patterns, budget, and how warm you prefer your water. We&#8217;ll help you sort through these considerations so you can choose confidently and start enjoying longer swim seasons.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9b10a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a9b10a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#Why_Choose_a_Pool_Heat_Pump\" >Why Choose a Pool Heat Pump?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#Types_of_Pool_Heat_Pumps_Explained\" >Types of Pool Heat Pumps Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#What_to_Consider_Before_Buying\" >What to Consider Before Buying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#How_to_plumb_a_pool_heat_pump\" >How to plumb a pool heat pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#Troubleshoot_your_heat_pump_pool_heater_installation\" >Troubleshoot your heat pump pool heater installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#Maximising_Heat_Pump_Performance_and_Lifespan\" >Maximising Heat Pump Performance and Lifespan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#Find_Your_Next_Pool_Heat_Pump_with_Best_Pool_Supplies\" >Find Your Next Pool Heat Pump with Best Pool Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/the-complete-pool-heat-pump-buyers-guide\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_a_Pool_Heat_Pump\"><\/span>Why Choose a Pool Heat Pump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b32de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0b32de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/choosing-pool-heat-pump-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-833\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/choosing-pool-heat-pump-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/choosing-pool-heat-pump-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/choosing-pool-heat-pump-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/choosing-pool-heat-pump.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fdd775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fdd775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">Heat pumps<\/a> have earned their popularity through solid performance and reliable efficiency. You get more consistent heating than solar systems and spend far less on energy than gas heaters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-291c248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"291c248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Energy efficiency vs. gas and solar systems<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-976a26d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"976a26d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d9df77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d9df77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heat pumps work smarter, not harder. While gas heaters burn fuel directly, heat pumps simply move existing heat from the air into your pool water.<\/p><p>The numbers tell the story clearly. Heat pumps deliver 5 to 10 times more heat than the electricity they use, while gas heaters only convert about 75% of their fuel into useful heat. This means you&#8217;ll typically spend $250-$750 annually running a heat pump versus $500-$1,500 for gas heating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62977b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62977b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Heat pumps work smarter, not harder<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af6e0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1af6e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The cost difference grows over time. Most heat pumps run reliably for 10-20 years, with some lasting nearly 30 years when maintained properly. Gas heaters usually need replacement after 5-10 years due to corrosion or burner problems.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/onga-leisuretime-ltps-solar-pumps\">Solar heating<\/a> sits somewhere in the middle. Free energy from the sun sounds appealing, but solar only works during daylight hours. The panels typically last 10-15 years before sun damage takes its toll, and birds occasionally damage the collectors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c948e5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1c948e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dec00b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dec00b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of using pool heat pumps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d98b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73d98b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heat pumps offer benefits that go beyond just efficiency:<\/p><ul><li><b>Steady temperatures<\/b>: Your water stays consistently warm day and night, unlike solar heating, which depends on sunshine<\/li><li><b>Clean operation<\/b>: No emissions at your home \u2014 better for your family and the environment<\/li><li><b>Simple maintenance<\/b>: Set your temperature and let the system handle the rest<\/li><li><b>Extended seasons<\/b>: They work efficiently in mild weather, giving you months more swimming time<\/li><li><b>Solar panel compatibility<\/b>: If you have rooftop solar, run your heat pump during sunny hours using your own electricity<\/li><\/ul><p>You&#8217;ll appreciate the reliability most. Set your desired temperature once, and the heat pump automatically maintains it without constant fiddling or monitoring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa92de4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"aa92de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c7aec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c7aec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does a heat pump pool heater work?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f25c6ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f25c6ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/heat-pump-pool-heater-process.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-847\" alt=\"Pool heat pump process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/heat-pump-pool-heater-process.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/heat-pump-pool-heater-process-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a520dca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a520dca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The process is simple but clever. A fan pulls warm air over coils filled with refrigerant. This refrigerant absorbs heat from the air and turns into a gas.<\/p><p>The compressor then squeezes this gas, making it much hotter. This super-heated gas flows through a heat exchanger where your pool water circulates. The gas releases its heat to warm your water, then cools back into liquid form to start the cycle again.<\/p><p>This works even when the air feels cool \u2014 though warmer conditions make everything more efficient. Quality units use titanium heat exchangers that resist damage from pool chemicals, helping explain why they last so long.<\/p><p>Most manufacturers show their confidence with solid warranties: typically 10 years on heat exchangers and 5 years on compressors, with premium brands offering even longer protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4cd64 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7a4cd64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1a8558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1a8558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Pool_Heat_Pumps_Explained\"><\/span>Types of Pool Heat Pumps Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f2872a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f2872a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-types-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-848\" alt=\"Types of pool heat pumps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-types-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-types-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-types-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-types.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e0db7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8e0db7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">heat pump types<\/a> suit different pools and budgets. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about each option to make the right choice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc9403 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"7dc9403\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"131896323\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963231\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963231\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1318963231\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tAir-source heat pumps\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963232\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963232\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1318963232\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tInverter heat pumps\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963233\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963233\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1318963233\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tHybrid &amp; solar-assisted models\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1318963231\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963231\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-dbd97d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbd97d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cae14f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cae14f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are the standard workhorses you&#8217;ll see most often. Air-source heat pumps pull heat from the surrounding air and work reliably in most Australian conditions.<\/p><p>They perform well in temperatures above 10\u00b0C \u2014 perfect for spring and autumn swimming. Humid weather actually helps them work more efficiently since moist air carries extra heat energy.<\/p><p>Standard air-source units run at fixed speed. They&#8217;re either on at full power or completely off. While dependable, this on-off cycling can use more energy during startup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1318963232\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963232\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-0d30dd2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d30dd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5743087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5743087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Inverter models adjust their speed based on what your pool needs. Instead of full power or nothing, they ramp up gradually and cruise at lower speeds when less heating is required.<\/p><p>This flexibility means better efficiency and quieter operation. You&#8217;ll pay more upfront, but the energy savings usually cover the extra cost. Plus, less stress on the compressor means they often last longer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1318963233\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1318963233\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-a593351 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a593351\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a20ebb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a20ebb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These smart systems combine heat pump technology with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/onga-leisuretime-ltps-solar-pumps\">solar heating<\/a>. Solar collectors warm the water first, then the heat pump finishes the job \u2014 using less electricity, especially on sunny days.<\/p><p>Some models automatically choose the most efficient heating method based on weather conditions. You get maximum efficiency without thinking about it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7ec91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b7ec91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best pool heat pumps in Australia<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc0f0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-product-categories\" data-id=\"0fc0f0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-product-categories.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"bps-handpick-product\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"handpick-card bps-category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a 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alt=\"Sensa-Heat Pool Heat Pumps\" class=\"image-product\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-category-name\">Sensa-Heat Pool Heat Pumps<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/sensa-heat-pool-heat-pumps\" class=\"btn btn-buy bps-category-button\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"handpick-card bps-category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pentair-pool-heat-pumps\" class=\"bps-category-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/thumbs\/87bda88b7fc5f177aa3c8e74a665f0a030cf717a.webp\" alt=\"Pentair Pool Heat Pumps\" class=\"image-product\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-category-name\">Pentair Pool Heat Pumps<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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Pumps<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/spanet-pool-heat-pumps\" class=\"btn btn-buy bps-category-button\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"handpick-card bps-category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/fairland-pool-heat-pumps\" class=\"bps-category-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/thumbs\/79a05e0e321e7d1c54c64bbe3c4013d1f938bf11.webp\" alt=\"Fairland Pool Heat Pumps\" class=\"image-product\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-category-name\">Fairland Pool Heat Pumps<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/fairland-pool-heat-pumps\" class=\"btn btn-buy bps-category-button\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55a8f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b55a8f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These companies offer solid warranties and local support when you need it. Stick with proven brands like:<\/p><ul><li><b>Madimack<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Sensa-Heat<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Pentair<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>EvoHeat<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Davey<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Waterco<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Zodiac<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Astral<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Toyesi<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>SpaNet<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>Look for titanium heat exchangers that resist pool chemical damage. Decent warranties start at 3-5 years on the compressor. Premium brands might offer 15-25 year coverage \u2014 showing real confidence in their products.<\/p><p>Coastal properties need extra corrosion protection. Cooler regions require units rated for lower temperatures.<\/p><p>Calculate your pool volume and consider your local climate before choosing any specific model.<\/p><p><b>Browse our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\"><b>electric pool heat pumps<\/b><\/a><b> to find a model that suits your pool and budget.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d3b96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67d3b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Consider_Before_Buying\"><\/span>What to Consider Before Buying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e31a569 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e31a569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/things-to-consider-before-buying-pool-heat-pump-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-861\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/things-to-consider-before-buying-pool-heat-pump-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/things-to-consider-before-buying-pool-heat-pump-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/things-to-consider-before-buying-pool-heat-pump-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/things-to-consider-before-buying-pool-heat-pump.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf210d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdf210d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">heat pump<\/a> starts with understanding your specific situation. A few minutes spent on these key considerations will save you from costly mistakes and ensure you get a unit that actually meets your needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e0bffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-product-carousel\" data-id=\"9e0bffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:3,&quot;slides_to_show_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;slides_to_show_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:1,&quot;slides_to_scroll_tablet&quot;:1,&quot;slides_to_scroll_mobile&quot;:1}\" data-widget_type=\"bps-product-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper bps-swiper-wrapper\" id=\"bps-carousel-9e0bffc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper carousel-product\" data-settings='{\"slides_to_show\":3,\"slides_to_show_tablet\":2,\"slides_to_show_mobile\":1,\"slides_to_scroll\":1,\"slides_to_scroll_tablet\":1,\"slides_to_scroll_mobile\":1,\"space_between\":20,\"space_between_tablet\":15,\"space_between_mobile\":10,\"autoplay\":true,\"autoplay_speed\":3000,\"infinite_loop\":false,\"pause_on_hover\":true,\"show_arrows\":true,\"show_dots\":true}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2533\/sensa-heat-es-series-9.0kw-heat-pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/sensaheat-es-series-9-0kw-heat-pump-2533-01.png\" alt=\"Sensa-Heat ES Series - 9.0Kw Heat Pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSensa-Heat ES Series - 9.0Kw Heat Pump\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$2805.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2533\/sensa-heat-es-series-9.0kw-heat-pump\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2571\/evoheat-fusion-i7-7.24kw-heat-pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/evoheat-fusion-i7-7-24kw-pool-heat-pump-2571-01.png\" alt=\"EvoHeat Fusion i7 - 7.24kW Pool Heat Pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvoHeat Fusion i7 - 7.24kW Pool Heat Pump\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$2519.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2571\/evoheat-fusion-i7-7.24kw-heat-pump\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2515\/pentair-ultratemp-hxi-12kw-inverter-heat-pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/pentair-ultratemp-hxi-12kw-inverter-heat-pump-2515-01.webp\" alt=\"Pentair UltraTemp HXi - 12kW Inverter Heat Pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPentair UltraTemp HXi - 12kW Inverter Heat Pump\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$3165.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2515\/pentair-ultratemp-hxi-12kw-inverter-heat-pump\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/5384\/madimack-inverelite-v4-170-17kw-pool-heat-pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/madimack-inverelite-v4-170-17kw-pool-heat-pump-5384-01.webp\" alt=\"Madimack InverELITE V4 170 - 17kW Pool Heat Pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMadimack InverELITE V4 170 - 17kW Pool Heat Pump\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$7875.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/5384\/madimack-inverelite-v4-170-17kw-pool-heat-pump\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/5490\/fairland-aqua-x20-11kw-heat-pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/fairland-aqua-x20-11-0kw-heat-pump-5490-01.webp\" alt=\"Fairland Aqua X20 - 11.0Kw Heat Pump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFairland Aqua X20 - 11.0Kw Heat Pump\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$4999.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/5490\/fairland-aqua-x20-11kw-heat-pump\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/4021\/zodiac-jxi-370mj-natural-gas-pool-heater\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/zodiac-jxi-370mj-natural-gas-pool-heater-4021-01.webp\" alt=\"Zodiac JXi 370MJ Natural Gas Pool Heater\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZodiac JXi 370MJ Natural Gas Pool Heater\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$6175.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/4021\/zodiac-jxi-370mj-natural-gas-pool-heater\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev carousel-arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next carousel-arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d29d815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d29d815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What size heat pump for my pool?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d613a2 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d613a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99a08c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99a08c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start with your pool volume in litres \u2014 this forms the foundation for proper sizing. Next, think about how much you want to raise the temperature. Planning to swim through winter means you&#8217;ll need extra heating power to overcome those chilly starting temperatures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc5feb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc5feb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Start with your pool volume in litres<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f0493d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f0493d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your location matters more than you might expect. Heat pumps in warmer coastal areas capture more energy from ambient air, while cooler regions need larger units to do the same job. Resist the temptation to save money with an undersized unit \u2014 it&#8217;ll struggle constantly and may never reach your target temperature.<\/p><p>Here&#8217;s something interesting: slightly oversized heat pumps often prove more economical over time. They heat faster and cycle off more frequently, which can actually reduce running costs despite their higher capacity.<\/p><p><b>Use our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pages\/volume_calculator\"><b>Pool Heat Pump Calculator<\/b><\/a><b> to get the right size the first time. <\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214094e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"214094e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pages\/volume_calculator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Try our pool heat pump calculator<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2322f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f2322f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-calculator-page.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-865\" alt=\"Pool heat pump calculator page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-calculator-page.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-calculator-page-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b2b9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72b2b9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Climate and seasonal usage<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f41a9 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75f41a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f38198d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f38198d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heat pumps love mild, humid conditions \u2014 perfect for most Australian climates. On warm 30\u00b0C days, your unit will work faster and more efficiently than during cool 15\u00b0C evenings.<\/p><p>Run your heat pump during the warmest daylight hours for maximum efficiency. This works particularly well if you have solar panels, letting you power the unit with your own electricity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f6a1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f6a1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Heat pumps love mild, humid conditions<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b7cb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36b7cb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Expect a properly sized heat pump to raise a 50,000-litre pool by 0.5-1\u00b0C per hour under good conditions. That translates to roughly 13-20 hours for a 10\u00b0C temperature rise, depending on your pool size and unit capacity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08dcf29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08dcf29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pool cover compatibility and benefits<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488b9dd e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"488b9dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94afaba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94afaba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You absolutely need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">pool cover<\/a> for efficient operation. Without one, you&#8217;re litreally heating the sky through evaporation \u2014 which accounts for up to 70% of heat loss.<\/p><p>Solar bubble covers cost $100-$500 and work well for most residential pools. They let solar energy through while preventing overnight heat loss. Many pool owners see 3-5\u00b0C temperature gains after just a few sunny days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7fdde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d7fdde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>You absolutely need a pool cover for efficient operation<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b592520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b592520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thermal foam blankets offer better durability \u2014 lasting 8-10 years versus 5 years for bubble covers \u2014 plus excellent heat retention. Vinyl covers with foam cores provide another premium option, especially useful for indoor pools.<\/p><p>Using any cover during initial heating can cut your heating time by 50% or more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28269f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28269f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I run more than one heat pump at a time?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7975e e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b7975e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fb3682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fb3682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. Large residential or commercial pools sometimes need multiple heat pumps working together. This setup also provides backup \u2014 if one unit needs service, you still have heating from the others.<\/p><p>Most residential pools do fine with a single properly sized heat pump. The multi-unit approach mainly helps with phased upgrades or unusual heating demands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed32ec9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed32ec9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Absolutely<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa11c1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa11c1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_plumb_a_pool_heat_pump\"><\/span>How to plumb a pool heat pump<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7b905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b7b905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumb-pool-heat-pump.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-878\" alt=\"How to plumb pool heat pump\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumb-pool-heat-pump.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumb-pool-heat-pump-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f774cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f774cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">heat pump<\/a> installed correctly makes all the difference for performance and longevity. A proper setup saves you trouble and repair costs later.<\/p><p>Water flow matters more than you might think. Your heat pump needs steady water circulation to work properly. Always install the heat pump <b>after<\/b> your filter and chlorination systems. The correct order is: <b>pump<\/b> \u2192 <b>filter<\/b> \u2192 <b>heater<\/b> \u2192 <b>return to pool<\/b>.<\/p><p>Keep your filter and baskets clean. When your sand filter or cartridge gets clogged, water flow drops and your heat pump&#8217;s safety features kick in to protect the unit. Stick with the same pipe size as your current system \u2014 or go larger if needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a861e2e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a861e2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2782895 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2782895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be2ea8 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be2ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>1.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2866754 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2866754\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Right Location<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e01b66b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e01b66b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To work to its optimal capacity, your pool heat pump has to have excellent airflow. It needs to be away from obstructions so that the expelled air is not sucked back into and recirculated by the unit. Ideally, locate it outdoors, so it has an endless supply of fresh air to extract heat. Check whether your swimming pool heat pump has a vertical or horizontal fan, as this will potentially affect where to install it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f03589 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f03589\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133188c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"133188c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/madimack-inverelite-heat-pump.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-928\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/madimack-inverelite-heat-pump.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/madimack-inverelite-heat-pump-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ac485 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ac485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef9659 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bef9659\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467470f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"467470f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-water-flow-768x471.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-915\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-water-flow-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-water-flow-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-water-flow-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-water-flow.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf86beb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf86beb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5de13 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b5de13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>2.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72901ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72901ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Water Flow Rate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fee87fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fee87fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You must have the required water flow rate for your pool heat pump to work efficiently. If it is lower than indicated by the manufacturer, the pump will switch off because the water inside it will overheat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-051ddea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"051ddea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e2d626 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e2d626\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90d998f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90d998f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>3.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada69e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ada69e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Installation Base<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccbec89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccbec89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool heat pumps need a solid and level base \u2013 ideally, concrete, timber decking, or paving slabs that are stabilised in sand. The pool heater can either be placed above or below water level as long as the pool circulation pump has the power to supply the needed water flow rate for optimal performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e355c58 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e355c58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e7725e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1e7725e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heater-installation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heater-installation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heater-installation-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heater-installation-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9787d99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9787d99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcaa73e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcaa73e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05512d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"05512d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wall-socket-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-923\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wall-socket-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wall-socket-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wall-socket.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b50e7f5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b50e7f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf0a7e4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf0a7e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>4.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-258c8db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"258c8db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Electricity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c96e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c96e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is essential you check that your electrical current can support both the startup and running currents before you purchase a pool heater. Generally, you install a dedicated cable between your heat pump&#8217;s electrical consumer unit and a breaker dedicated to the heat pump.<\/p><p>It is usually recommended to run a dedicated cable back to your electrical consumer unit for the heat pump and install a dedicated breaker for the heat pump. Heat pumps need more electrical current on startup, but this is minimal and lasts only a millisecond before returning to your pump&#8217;s regular running current.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2762106 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2762106\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ab7b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55ab7b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b6135 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2b6135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>5.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47539b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47539b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plumbing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b146688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b146688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on the size of your pipes, it should be straightforward to add your swimming pool heat pump to the pool pipework you already have in place. If you have a heater or boiler already installed, unless it doesn&#8217;t work, you can leave it in place and add the pool heat pump in line with it. This allows you to use both together if you want to heat your pool quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ec990 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e5ec990\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cae39e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2cae39e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumbing-768x511.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-924\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumbing-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumbing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plumbing.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bae2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44bae2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshoot_your_heat_pump_pool_heater_installation\"><\/span>Troubleshoot your heat pump pool heater installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f4d250 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f4d250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are thinking of installing your heat pump yourself, here are a few important tips about location and what to avoid to prevent ongoing issues:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94e3e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"94e3e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1560\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1560\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Your Garden Sprinkler System <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1560\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-972d6e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"972d6e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4acc8c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4acc8c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have a sprinkler system installed in your garden near your pool, you need to ensure that any water spray from it cannot reach your pool heater pump as it can cause damage to the heater components.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1561\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1561\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Your Home's Gutters <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1561\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a81864 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a81864\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440edd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"440edd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One thing you may not think of is runoff from your gutters. You must ensure that it will not cascade directly into your heat pump pool heater because it will cause damage over time. Rainfall is okay, but a solid stream from your gutters can eventually cause damage to your pump components.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1562\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1562\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Spacing Guidelines for Installation <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1562\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adef635 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"adef635\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-905faa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"905faa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ensure a minimum of 80 cm distance between your heat pump and any obstruction. Ensure there is around a 150 cm distance between the top of your pump and any objects like overhangs and branches. Allow a minimum of 30 cm between the sides of your pump and any object.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1563\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1563\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Positioning caution <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1563\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aa0ba6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0aa0ba6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51ee201 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51ee201\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Don&#8217;t squeeze the unit into tight spaces where it recycles its own cold air. Poor airflow actually makes the compressor work harder and can cause overheating. Leave room to access maintenance panels when needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1564\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1564\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> To What Temperature Should I Heat My Swimming Pool <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1564\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c4508 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50c4508\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa1b16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa1b16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ideally, the best swimming pool temperature is between 24C and 28C. This range accounts for swimming and relaxing in your pool while feeling refreshed even when the weather is scorching.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1565\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1565\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Running constantly? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1565\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a22d6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33a22d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e61b7ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e61b7ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your heat pump should run until it reaches your set temperature, then cycle on and off to maintain it. If it runs constantly, you likely have an undersized unit or significant heat loss happening somewhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1566\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1566\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Shutting off? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1566\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf56f5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf56f5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c54b61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c54b61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most installation hiccups have straightforward fixes. If your unit keeps shutting off, check the water flow first. Make sure garden sprinklers aren&#8217;t hitting the unit \u2014 water spray causes the evaporator coils to corrode faster than normal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-021d179 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"021d179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e8fff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3e8fff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximising_Heat_Pump_Performance_and_Lifespan\"><\/span>Maximising Heat Pump Performance and Lifespan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65e9956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65e9956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A few simple habits will keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">heat pump<\/a> running smoothly for years. We&#8217;ve seen well-maintained units last decades with just basic care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720d88b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"720d88b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Check out our heat pump collection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd3b3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bd3b3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pool covers make all the difference<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28fe4b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28fe4b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You&#8217;ll want a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">pool cover<\/a> \u2014 it&#8217;s the single most important thing you can do for efficiency. Without one, 70% of your heat escapes through evaporation. That&#8217;s like leaving your front door open while running the air conditioner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4010e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bc4010e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse our pool covers collection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bba2b61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bba2b61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Solar bubble covers work well for most people and cost $100-$500. They&#8217;ll boost your water temperature by 3-5\u00b0C on sunny days while stopping heat loss overnight. Thermal foam blankets cost more upfront but last longer \u2014 around 8-10 years versus 5 years for bubble covers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64cb3f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64cb3f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simple maintenance keeps costs down<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-314acf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"314acf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your heat pump doesn&#8217;t need much attention, but these basics help:<\/p><ul><li>Rinse the coils gently when they look dusty<\/li><li>Keep plants trimmed back so air flows freely<\/li><li>Check that nothing&#8217;s blocking the fan<\/li><li>Watch for rust if you&#8217;re near the coast<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aa5dc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6aa5dc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to consider replacing your unit<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de43db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5de43db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most heat pumps last 15-20 years. Some keep going for nearly 30 years with good care. Start thinking about replacement when repair bills add up or when you see newer models with features you&#8217;d actually use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea85c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ea85c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to look for in warranties<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f900ceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f900ceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Solid manufacturers stand behind their products. Look for 10-year coverage on heat exchangers and 5 years on compressors at a minimum. The best brands offer longer warranties because they&#8217;re confident their units will last.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8a5e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b8a5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Your_Next_Pool_Heat_Pump_with_Best_Pool_Supplies\"><\/span>Find Your Next Pool Heat Pump with Best Pool Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96819bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96819bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your pool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">heat pump choice<\/a> really comes down to matching your needs with what works long-term. We&#8217;ve covered the key points \u2014 heat pumps beat gas and solar for reliability and running costs, sizing matters more than anything else, and a good cover makes a huge difference.<\/p><p>Best Pool Supplies makes it easy to get this right the first time. Start by using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pages\/volume_calculator\"><b>Pool Heat Pump Calculator<\/b><\/a> to work out the correct size for your pool, then browse our range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\"><b>electric pool heat pumps<\/b><\/a> to compare trusted brands and capacities.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;d rather talk it through, our team is happy to help. We&#8217;ll give you clear, practical advice based on your pool size, location, and how you plan to use your pool \u2014 no guesswork, no upselling.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pages\/volume_calculator\">Pool Heat Pump Calculator<\/a><br \/><br \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">Browse Pool Heat Pumps<\/a><br \/><br \/>\ud83d\udc49 Speak to the Best Pool Supplies team for personalised advice<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2d33d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2d33d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04cdd98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"04cdd98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5030\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5030\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do pool heat pumps compare to gas and solar heating systems? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5030\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c6b4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12c6b4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79aad0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79aad0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">Pool heat pumps<\/a> are generally more energy-efficient than gas heaters and more consistent than solar systems. They can reach efficiency levels of 5 to 10 times the electricity they consume, while gas heaters have a thermal efficiency of only about 0.75. Heat pumps typically cost $250-$750 annually to operate, compared to $500-$1,500 for gas systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5031\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5031\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What size heat pump do I need for my swimming pool? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5031\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da37bcb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da37bcb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8123a33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8123a33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The right size heat pump depends on your pool volume, desired temperature rise, and local climate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pages\/volume_calculator\">Calculate your pool volume<\/a> in litres, consider your desired temperature increase, and factor in your location&#8217;s climate. Slightly oversized heat pumps can be more economical long-term as they heat faster and cycle off more frequently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5032\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5032\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are pool covers necessary when using a heat pump? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5032\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be488e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be488e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a702f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70a702f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">pool covers<\/a> are essential for efficient heat pump operation. Without a cover, up to 70% of pool heat is lost through evaporation. A quality solar bubble cover can increase water temperature by 3-5\u00b0C on sunny days and significantly reduce overnight heat loss, improving heating time by up to 50%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5033\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5033\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the advantages of inverter heat pumps? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5033\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8356e9c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8356e9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25c0742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25c0742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">Inverter heat pumps<\/a> can adjust their operating speed based on heating demands, making them more efficient than standard models. They use less electricity, run more quietly, and typically have a longer lifespan due to reduced stress on the compressor from constant stopping and starting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5034\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5034\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long do pool heat pumps typically last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5034\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c367c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05c367c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ad9ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4ad9ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">Quality pool heat pumps<\/a> can last 10-20 years on average, with some reaching close to 30 years with proper maintenance. 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