Aspects Pools exclusive range of Discoverer Heat Pumps are a fantastic economical way to heat your swimming pool over the summer months. These premium heaters are manufactured by one of the worlds largest Heat Pump companies, who have built up a proven and reliable installation record worldwide for more than 15 years.

They are suitable for pools up to 85 cubic meters (18,700 Gallons) in a vertical or horizontal version from 5.6kW to 21kW. Both models are extremely quiet when in operation mainly due to the highly efficient compressor that has been designed by the Japanese (most reliable).

They are equipped with a titanium heat exchanger for chemically treated and salt water pools, a fully programmable control panel and a strong steel casing.

They also have a built in reverse cycle defrost function so that they operate during the cooler months. Nevertheless we do suggest that this heat pump is mainly used during the summer months of May to September as this is when they function at optimum performance.

They are sold with a 2 year warranty on all components.

Product Sizing

5.6kW – 20 cubic meters / 4400 UK gallons
9.5kW – 35 cubic meters / 7700 UK gallons
12.5kW – 50 cubic meters / 11000 UK gallons
17kW – 70 cubic meters / 15400 UK gallons
21kW – 85 cubic meters / 18700 UK gallons

Dimensions

5.6kW – 100cm x 36cm x 55cm – 53kg
9.5kW – 109cm x 37cm x 62cm – 67kg
12.5kW – 109cm x 37cm x 62 cm – 75kg
17kW – 66cm x 66cm x 86cm – 120kg
21kW – 66cm x 66cm x 86cm – 123kg

Power Supply

5.6kW – 5 (Running Amps)
9.5kW - 8.8 (Running Amps)
12.5kW – 11.7 (Running Amps)
17kW – 16.1 (Running Amps)
21kW – 21 (Running Amps)

Coefficient of Performance (COP)

The coefficient of performance or COP (sometimes CP), of a heat pump is the ratio of the change in heat at the "output" to the supplied work

5.6kW – 4.8
9.5kW – 4.9
12.5kW – 4.9
17kW – 4.8
21kW – 4.9

Compressor Type

5.6kW – Rotary
9.5kW - Rotary
12.5kW - Rotary
17kW - Scroll
21kW – Scroll

Noise dB (A)

5.6kW – 55
9.5kW - 58
12.5kW - 58
17kW - 60
21kW – 60

Please note: The discoverer heat pump is designed for domestic use between May and September. To achieve satisfactory performance a minimum ambient air temperature of 15°C is required. The heat pump needs to be run for a minimum of 8 hours in 24 during the warmest part of each day. A solar or heat retention swimming pool cover must be used. The heat pump must be placed on a solid base.