Pool Heating

In the UK, outdoor pools need to be heated in order to make then usable.  Indoor pools also need to be heated in order to make them usable all year round.The most common temperature to heat pools to is 85°F (29.5°C).  In order to achieve this temperature and maintain it you need to add heat.  The amount of heat you need to add and the method of producing that heat is the subject of much debate and misinformed opinions.  If you have the time to trawl the internet you will find umpteen suppliers of pool heaters who are promoting their favourite heater and claiming that you need model x in order to heat a pool of a certain size and model y if the pool is 10 gallons larger.  Within this site we will aim to cut through all the marketing hype and provide you with a simple guide.  We will happily discuss this with you over the phone or in person.

Traditionally, gas and oil heaters are sized so as to heat the pool initially at the start of the season in around 2 days of continuous running.  It is therefore easy with this much capacity for the heater to maintain the target temperature during the season with only a few hours a day running.  As air source heat pumps have increased in popularity over the last few years, the methods of calculating the heat pump size has become more critical as these output a lot less heat the gas or oil heaters.  To give a direct comparison, air source heat pumps typically take 10-14 days to heat the pool up at the start of the season and then have to run for 24hrs a day to maintain the temperature.

Certikin Genie Pool Heater

The Certikin Genie gas pool heater has been on the market since 2007 and is the most popular dedicated pool heater available in the UK.  With an efficiency rating of 94% and a gas saving of over 30% compared to most installed pool heaters, proven reliability and flexible installation options, it is the best option for most pool owners.

It is available in 3 output sizes, 20Kw, 35Kw and 50Kw.  If your heater needs are greater than 50Kw, multiple units can be connected together to give up to 400Kw total output which is enough for an olympic sized outdoor pool.

Calypso have been involved with the Genie since 2006 when we installed the first field prototype for Certikin and since then we have contributed towards the ongoing development of the product.  We have personally installed, serviced and repaired more Certikin Genie's than any other company and are regarded by Certikin to be the experts on the product, with Certikin themselves asking us for technical advice on a regular basis.

Manuals

Heaters
Certikin Genie MB35-50S
Certikin Genie Dual

If you require a brochure, manual or advice on any other pool product, please do not hesitate to contact us.