Electrical

The Professional 8, 10 and 15 models come fitted with a 2.8m mains cable and UK plug as standard, making them suitable for RCD protected outdoor sockets, this cable can be removed and the unit can be hardwired if required.

The other heat pumps in the Professional range will require electrical installation by a qualified electrician, the use of a Miniature Circuit Breaker, slow type (C or D curve) is recommended. Full installation guidelines can be found in the user manual including the required 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

Water inlet and outlet connections are 1½ inch / 50mm female glue sockets across the range, the supplied unions can accept optional hose tails for connecting 32mm or 38mm flexible hose.

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 Remora Professional features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity as standard (requires Wi-Fi network with suitable signal strength) and can be controlled from your smart device from anywhere in the world. The Smart Life App is available for both iOS and Android smart devices.

The Smart Life App can be used to view the current pool water temperature, adjust the desired temperature, switch between modes, set the timer, turn the heat pump on and off remotely and to view the operating status, energy logs and all parameters.

Positioning

Your Remora Professional swimming pool heat pump should always be installed outside, restrictions on air flow around a heat pump such as dense vegetation or solid surfaces such as sheds, fences or walls will lead to a drop in efficiency and heating ability, it especially important that cooled air can be properly dispersed away from the unit.

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 makes an Inverter more efficient?

The Remora Inverter 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 29 to 45 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.

How do I care for my heat pump?