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    Why do they say that heat pumps are only for in-ground pools? What am I suppose to use for an above ground?

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    Default Re: Heat Pump

    There are a couple of above ground heat pumps out there...
    I know aqua-pro name & jandy name brand makes one; perhaps additional companies as well...

    http://www.bestbuypoolsupplies.com/heatpumps.html

    http://www.realpooldeals.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=771

    http://www.cheappoolproducts.com/Aqu...2~product.html


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    http://www.waterwarehouse.com/products/sku-5616.html

    http://www.zodiacpoolheating.com/products/hp70.asp

    Plus I think some of the smaller ig models are able to be used with ag pools

    Best of luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mohawk
    Why do they say that heat pumps are only for in-ground pools? What am I suppose to use for an above ground?
    Would heat loss be a reason not to use a heat pump in a AG pool? I don't know, but I'd keep a wet suit around, just to be sure.

    Try these guys:
    http://poolheatpumps.com

    Talk directly to Marcus, and tell him what you want. Highly recommended.

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    No reason why a heat pump can't be used on an ABG pool.
    Sean Assam
    Commercial Product Sales Manager - AquaCal AutoPilot Inc. Mobile: 954-325-3859
    e-mail: sean@teamhorner.com --- www.autopilot.com - www.aquacal.com

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    So the reason companies say for in-ground pool use only is because of the size of the pool-water amount? My pool is an above ground round 30' foot. It holds a little over 20,000 gallons. I was interested in the titanium, but now I'm not sure what to do. Also, how would I know which size to buy?

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    Anyone have an answer to my questions above? I hope to get it all figured out, so we can make a wise choice on heating the pool. Does solar work very well? Denise

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    Denise,
    With 20,000 gallons, you'd want to look for at least 100,000 BTUs from the heat pump. BIGGER is BETTER.
    Titanium is the way Heat Pumps are going because of the chemical resistivity of the titanium over the copper heat exchanger.

    A Solar cover will help out immensly!

    Solar panels will work also, but you've got to consider where to place them, with a Southeastern exposure.
    Sean Assam
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