Extend your swimming season with a heat pump

September marks the end of summer, but that doesn’t have to mean the end of the swimming season. Temperatures remain pleasant in many regions, and with a heat pump you can continue to enjoy your pool for several more weeks.

At GRE, we have a wide range of heat pumps adapted to different types of pools and needs. If you are looking for an efficient and convenient way to extend your swimming season, this could be the ideal solution.

How does a pool heat pump work?

Heat pumps are designed to harness heat from the environment and transfer it to the water, allowing it to be kept at a comfortable temperature without relying solely on the sun. They are efficient, quiet and environmentally friendly, making them one of the most recommended options for extending the swimming season.

Although there are different technologies, they all share a similar principle: transforming the energy from the outside air into useful heat for the pool through a constant and controlled thermal cycle.

Advantages of using a heat pump

• Efficient consumption: pumps do not generate heat, but transfer it, significantly reducing energy consumption.
• Low environmental impact: by harnessing ambient heat, they reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut emissions.
• Quiet operation: they are designed to operate with minimal noise, preserving the tranquillity of the environment.
• Greater comfort: they allow you to enjoy your bath even on cool days, maintaining the water temperature between 26ºC and 28ºC.

At GRE, many of our pumps also include a protective cover for winter and are available with a bypass kit for easy and optimised installation.

Types of heat pumps available at GRE

We offer different models, each adapted to different configurations:

Full Inverter heat pumps: Designed for in-ground pools, they feature automatic regulation technology that adjusts power according to the outside temperature.
Thanks to their efficiency and low noise level, they are ideal for prolonged use. Some models include connectivity via the Fluidra Pool® app and can operate at outdoor temperatures as low as –7°C.

Mini heat pumps: Ideal for above-ground pools up to 30 m³. They are compact, economical and easy to install without the need for a bypass, integrating directly into the filtration circuit. Suitable for wooden, steel, composite, inflatable or tubular pools.

Criteria for choosing the right heat pump

• Pool water volume: it is essential to know the capacity in m3 to calculate the required power.
• Geographical area and climate: in cold or windy areas, greater heating power is required.
• Type of pool: in-ground, semi-inground or above-ground.
• Intended use: occasional, prolonged or year-round.

Installation and recommendations

• Install the pump after the filtration system.
• Full Inverter models require a bypass kit.
• Mini pumps do not require a bypass.
• Always use an isothermic cover to better conserve the heat generated.
• Recommended minimum ambient temperature: 7 ºC.

If you want to learn more about the installation and maintenance of heat pumps, don’t miss this complementary article from the GRE blog: Swimming pool heat pumps: importance, installation and usage tips 

Enjoy more, for longer

Heat pumps are your best ally for continuing to enjoy your pool when summer starts to say goodbye.
With an efficient, quiet and easy-to-install system, you can extend your swimming season, increase your comfort and optimise energy consumption.

Choose the heat pump that best suits your pool… and extend your summer for a few more weeks.