How cold is too cold to use my heat pump?
The main advantage of purchasing a heat pump is that it allows you to extend your pool season. You can even enjoy the pool in the winter months. This is especially helpful if you live in an area where…
What is a Swimming Pool Heat Pump?
What uses refrigeration technology to produce heat, produces more heat energy than it consumes, and utilizes heat from the environment to do its job? If you said "heat pump," either you obviously know your vapor compression cycle apparatuses, or you're…
Which is The Quietest Swimming Pool Heat Pump in the Market?
When doing research for a new swimming pool heat pump, there are many features that come to mind. We have seen that the noise level of a heat pump is one of the biggest considerations when choosing a new system.…
Where are AquaCal Heat Pumps Made?
AquaCal is located in St Petersburg, Florida. We are proud to produce an American-made product, and to support the local community through job creation. While Florida is not typically recognized as a strong state for manufacturing, most people would be…
What is the Lowest Temperature in Which My Swimming Pool Heat Pump Can Operate?
Many times we receive email questions or telephone calls from customers in the colder states of the United States or outside the country when winter is approaching. They want to know what the lowest temperature in which their swimming pool…
Swimming Pool Heat Pump Technical Support: 3 Places to Get Help
After purchasing a new swimming pool heat pump, a lot of our customers have questions regarding maintenance, service, etc. Another common question is what is the best way to get technical support for the heat pump, should something happen to…
How Does a Gas Swimming Pool Heater Work?
The other day we were helping a swimming pool owner choose a heating system. He asked us how gas heaters work in order to gain a better understanding of their performance. In this article, we answer his question, and we…
How Can I Size My Swimming Pool Heat Pump?
A common question that consumers ask us at AquaCal when shopping for swimming pool heat pumps is: How big does my heat pump need to be? You should have a trained swimming pool professional size your swimming pool heat pump,…
How Does a Water-Source (Geothermal) Swimming Pool Heat Pump Work?
Customers often come to us at AquaCal because they are trying to determine whether a water-source heat pump is a good investment. This is certainly understandable because water-source heat pumps embrace newer technology, and therefore are less popular than other…
How Does an Electric Resistance Spa Heater Work?
If you are considering the purchase of a swimming pool or spa heating system, you should research all available options. Different heating systems are appropriate for different swimming pools and spas, and you want to select the heating system that…
