Electrical

All heat pumps in the range will require electrical installation by a qualified electrician, the use of a separate MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker, slow type, C or D curve) is recommended. Full installation guidelines can be found in the user manual including the required fuse rating and cable size.

The electrical connection marked water pump should not to be used for connecting your pump if using a sand filter as flow protection on the heat pump will switch the power off preventing backwash operation (flow is reversed during backwashing).

Bypass Kit

If the flow rate through your heat pump is too high it can take longer to heat your pool or you may struggle to achieve your desired temperature, our bypass kit for above ground pools optimises the flow rate to maximise the heat transfer to your pool water. A bypass kit also allows the circulation and filtering of pool water without heating and for winterising your heat pump.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

The Silverline Top features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity as standard (requires Wi-Fi network with suitable signal strength) and can be controlled from your smartphone. The ‘Poolex’ App is available for both iOS and Android smartphones.

The App can be used to view the current pool water temperature, adjust the desired temperature, switch between heating and cooling modes, set the timer and turn the heat pump on and off remotely.

Positioning

Your Silverline Top swimming pool heat pump should always be installed outside, the metal case provides necessary protection from the weather.

The manufacturer literature may state that the heat pump should be positioned above the waterline, the assumption being that pools are in-ground, therefore the heat pump would sit at ground level.

If you have an above-ground pool please position your heat pump at ground level (therefore below the waterline), there is no need to elevate the heat pump.

What are the benefits of vertical ventilation?

The defining feature of the Silverline Top range is the vertical ventilation. Traditional pool heat pumps discharge cooled air horizontally, requiring a clearance area of up to 2.5 metres directly in front of the fan to ensure proper airflow and prevent recirculation.

By expelling the cooled exhaust air straight upwards, the Silverline Top requires a significantly smaller installation footprint. This makes it ideal for tight placements or positions close to hedges and boundary walls where front clearance is limited.

What makes an Inverter more efficient?

The Silverline Top utilises advanced Full Inverter technology to continuously adjust its compressor and fan speeds, maintaining a perfectly stable water temperature while reducing annual electricity consumption by up to 35% compared to a traditional On/Off heater.

By running continuously at these lower, optimised speeds once the target temperature is reached, the operational noise level drops to a whisper quiet 25 to 35 dB(A) at 10 metres meaning there is less chance of upset neighbours especially when placed near to a boundary.

Should I insulate my pool?

If you are thinking of heating your pool you should cover the pool when not in use as 80% of heat loss occurs through surface evaporation, a separate solar or bubble cover is a worthwhile investment if you don’t have an existing cover.

With an above ground pool it is especially important to keep it covered as these pools are not well insulated against heat loss – additional insulation around the sides and bottom of an above-ground pool can help to retain valuable heat – in fact properly insulating your pool can extend your season or even reduce the size of heat pump required.