Can you heat a hot tub with a heat pump?

External Heat & Cool Pump These air sourced heat pumps are the most energy efficient and cost-effective way to heat your spa. The heat pump will override your spas built in conventional electric element and draw up to 75% less energy. Heat pumps also use 55% less energy than natural gas.

How hot will a heat pump heat a spa?

Arctic Spa Heat Pumps can produce up to 104°F high temperature water. Ideal for hot tubs and spas.

How long does it take to heat a hot tub with a heat pump?

Overall, a heat pump usually requires between 24 and 72 hours to heat a swimming pool by 20°F (11°C) and between 45 and 60 minutes to heat a spa by 20°F (11°C). So now you know some factors that affect your swimming pool’s or spa’s required heating time.

Can a heat pump heat a spa to 100 degrees?

A heat pump is not typically used to raise the water temp up to 100 degrees it is more useful to maintain water temp in the 80-90 range when the air temp is similar. You will not be happy trying to use a heat pump to heat a spa in the winter.

Where do you fit a heat pump?

The pump should also be installed in a place that’s easy to access for services and other general maintenance. You don’t want it to be in a position that’s difficult to get to or that requires scaffolding or ladders in order to reach it. For this reason, it’s best located on the ground at the back of a property.

What size heat pump do I need for my spa?

What size heat pump do I need for my spa? As a general rule, spas up to 2,500L in volume will need a heat pump of around 5.5kW to 6kW. A bigger spa or swim spa with a volume of up to 5,000L will need a heat pump with power output of 9kW. The bigger the heating unit, the faster it will heat up.

Are air source heat pumps worth it UK?

Yes. An air source heat pump will typically save you £100 over its lifetime, compared to a gas boiler – which means you can actually cut your costs by going green.

Why is my air source heating so expensive?

Answer: There are two main factors that impact the running costs of an air source heat pump: heat demand and efficiency of the heat pump system. Based on these factors and the type of property being heated, the annual running costs will be significantly less than fossil fuel running costs.

Do heat pumps work in spas?

Heat pumps can be used with spas, swim spas, plunge pools and even swimming pools. These heaters take about the same amount of time to warm the water as standard built in electric elements but they do it way more efficiently.

How do hot tubs work?

The hot tub’s water circulation system is plumbed through the air source heat pump and the heat from the gas travels through the heat exchanger, which in turn heats the water from the hot tub or swim spa as it passes over it. The refrigerant then cools and turns back into a liquid and starts the process all over again.

Why choose air source heat pumps for spas?

Air source heat pumps are an energy-efficient and economical way of heating your spa. While we have already seen the benefits of air source heat pumps for heating homes, commercial spaces or swimming pools, the use of these for spas is equally beneficial too.

How do heat pumps heat up water?

Heat pumps heat up the water by extracting natural heat from the outside air. The heat pump fan draws in the air and directs it over the evaporator coil which contains an advanced liquid refrigerant. The air turns into a gas which is then compressed to increase the heat.

What is the COP of an air source heat pump?

The CoP of an air source heat pump will vary depending on the ambient temperature and the mode function set. By comparison, if you consider the standard electric heater element in a hot tub, then this could be considered as a CoP of 1. For every 1 kW of energy consumed it produces 1kW of heat.