How does the electric pool heater work?
Basically an electric pool heater consists of a heating element which is inserted to the water flow of the swimming pool pump system. The water enters through one port of the front water header. Then the heat is derived from the electric coil that is immersed in the water flowing through the unit and then the heated water goes out of the other port. The tubes are made of copper due to its excellent heat conductivity, there by transferring the heat effectively to the water. However, improper water chemistry can easily attack this soft metal and dissolve it into the heated water. That’s why we also offer titanium pool heaters which are bullet-proof to various kinds of chemistry. Any swimming pool will require a pump that keeps the water circulating. All you need to do is insert the electric swimming pool heater in the water flow and begin electric swimming pool heating. The electric pool heater can only work properly when the pool pump is activated. The pump has to produce a water flow which is strong enough to run the pool heater. If the pump is inactive: the pool heater is delivered with a flow switch which will shut the pool heater off as long as the pump is not working. Get also an annual maintenance check-up. A maintenance check-up does not cost a lot and a properly tuned electric swimming pool heater will operate more efficiently! The annual pool products maintenance check-up can prevent unpredictable damages and can save you money in the long term.
The Euro Pool Shop electric swimming pool heater
Our electric pool heaters come with fully equipment and pre-wired including flow switch (no pump interlock required), twin thermostat (control and safety), and contactor. The 3kW heater is 13 amps suitable for direct connections into the mains with the use of a mandatory RCD. 4.5kW and above have to be wired back to the fuse board. Simply cut your outlet pipe on your pool and place the electric pool heater in line. Follow the full installation instructions that are included. Note that electrical cabling is not included.
Features:
- Pre-set flow switch thermostat U control
- Separate safety thermostat
- Integral contactor relay
Indicators to show status:
- RED - Heater ON
- AMBER - Standby (insufficient flow/desired swimming pool temperature achieved)
Technical specification:
- Main tank stainless steel BS316
- Heating elements stainless steel BS316
- Control thermostat 0-40°c with 1.5°c differential
- Safety thermostat 50°c auto resets at 35°c
- Flow requirements 1000 litres per hour minimum, 13,000 maximum, pressure 3 bar
Power requirements:
| 2 kW | 230 volt | 9 amp |
| 3 kW | 230 volt | 13 amp |
| 4.5 kW | 230 volt | 20 amp |
| 6 kW | 230 volt | 27 amp |
| 9 kW | 230 volt | 40 amp |
| 12 kW | 230 volt | 53 amp |
| 15 kW | 230 volt | 66 amp |
| 18 kW | 230 volt | 79 amp |
| 3 phase 6 kW | 400 volt | 9 amp |
| 3 Phase 9 kW | 400 volt | 13 amp |
| 3 Phase 12 kW | 400 volt | 18 amp |
| 3 Phase 15 kW | 400 volt | 22 amp |
| 3 Phase 18 kW | 400 volt | 26 amp |
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Cost of electricity in different European countries
Operating cost of swimming pools vary due to various aspects. Temperature variations in different countries for example can influence the heating costs. But also the electricity tariffs are influencing the operating costs of a swimming pool. To save money on heating the swimming pool you should heat your pool water at night. Special night tariffs can help you reduce heating cost. Inform yourself about your night tariffs by contacting your electricity provider. The electricity prices vary in different European countries as you can see in the table in "heating swimming pool water"
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European electricity prices 2002 | |||
| Prices /kWh in EUROcents |
Residential prices (electricity + consumers taxes + VAT) | ||
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Band 1 |
Band 2 |
Band 3 | |
|
Austria |
16,97 |
15,10 |
13,26 |
|
Belgium |
17,78 |
13,79 |
11,07 |
|
Czech Republik |
12,93 |
10,10 |
7,27 |
|
Denmark |
31,59 |
22,44 |
20,46 |
|
France |
15,32 |
11,63 |
10,33 |
|
Germany |
19,27 |
15,80 |
13,29 |
|
Greece |
7,93 |
6,54 |
6,42 |
|
Hungary |
10,14 |
8,12 |
7,20 |
|
Ireland |
16,62 |
11,33 |
8,29 |
|
Italy |
10,40 |
15,61 |
18,40 |
|
Luxembourg |
18,24 |
11,85 |
9,58 |
|
Netherlands |
25,12 |
18,45 |
16,04 |
|
Portugal |
14,21 |
12,86 |
8,84 |
|
Spain |
14,39 |
10,94 |
8,39 |
|
Sweden |
14,18 |
10,50 |
7,67 |
|
Switzerland |
25,20 |
14,90 |
11,82 |
|
UK |
|
10,38 |
8,53 |
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Definitions : Consumption levels and market segmentation | ||
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Group |
Band number |
Annual Consumption Range |
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Residential |
1 |
X <= 2.000 kWh |
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2 |
2.000 kWh < X <= 7.000 kWh | |
|
3 |
X > 7.000 kWh | |
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Table of conversion: | ||
Size of electric swimming pool heaters
For cost and energy-efficient swimming pool water heating, you will also need the right size of electric pool heater. It should heat the water to the desired swimming pool temperature, in the desired time frame. An undersized electric pool heater will heat too slowly, and an oversized electric pool heating device will do the job but will increase the cost of the installation. Settling on just the right electric pool products therefore means satisfaction and leaves you with a trouble-free pool water heating system. Find the appropriate electric heater for your swimming pool in the table in "what size pool heater do i need"
Above ground pools
|
Pool dimension(m) |
Volume when filled to |
Minimum recommended |
|
Round pools - Ø x D |
Litres |
kW - Kilo Watts |
|
Ø 3,5 x 0,9 |
7216-ltr |
3-kW |
|
Ø 3,5 x 1,2 |
10102-ltr |
4,5-kW |
|
Ø 4,5 x 1,2 |
17700-ltr |
6-kW |
|
Ø 5,5 x 1,2 |
24946-ltr |
9-kW |
|
Oval pools L x W x D |
Litres |
kW - Kilo Watts |
|
5,5 x 3,6 x 1,2 |
20790-ltr |
6-kW |
|
7,31 x 3,66 x 1,2 |
28092-ltr |
9-kW |
|
9,14 x 4,57 x 1,2 |
43858-ltr |
12-kW |
Inground pools
|
Pool dimension (m) |
Volume when filled to |
Minimum recommended |
|
Dimension L x W x D |
Litres |
kW - Kilo Watts |
|
6 x 3 x 1,4 |
22500-ltr |
6-kW |
|
7 x 3,5 x 1,4 |
30625-ltr |
9-kW |
|
9 x 4,5 x 1,4 |
50625-ltr |
12-kW |
|
10 x 5 x 1,4 |
62500-ltr |
15-kW |
|
12 x 6 x 1,4 |
90000-ltr |
18-kW |
