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All Icebreaker models have the ability to continue to operate even in below freezing temperatures by
utilizing a time/temperature activated defrost cycle. With this type of system it would be normal to have
visible ice on the air coil between defrost cycles during cooler weather. If you happen to see the unit in a
defrost cycle, it would be normal for the unit to be "steaming." This is simply the vaporization of moisture
that has been melted from the air coil during the defrost cycle.
IS MY HEAT PUMP HEATING?
After the heater has been running for a few minutes, you can do a simple test to see if it is heating.
Simply:
a. Feel the air exiting the top of the cabinet. It should be 8 - 12° cooler than the
surrounding air.
b. Place your hand, or better yet, a thermometer in the pool water away from the pool
returns. Leave your hand or thermometer there for at least one minute, then move your
hand slowly towards one of the returns. You should be able to detect a slight rise in
temperature, or see a 2°-4° rise on your thermometer.
c. When the heat pump has been running for approximately 15 minutes, you should be
able to see water starting to drain around the base of the unit. This is not water from
your pool or spa. This is condensation, which is produced naturally by removing heat
from the air. The cool air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air and condensate is
produced. A heat pump can produce 6 - 8 gallons of water per hour depending on the
outside humidity. The higher the humidity, the greater the amount of condensate
produced. Running the heat pump during periods of low humidity may produce little or
no condensate.
Initial Heating Time
The initial time it takes to get your pool warm depends on several factors. First you will need to
determine how many gallons of water are in your pool. If you know this, you can compute the pounds of
water in the pool and the BTU's necessary to heat the pool to the desired temperature. Secondly, you
need to know the approximate BTU output of your heat pump at the ambient air temperature. Finally, we
need to know the temperature that you plan on heating the pool or spa to.
Sounds complicated, but it's not! You can use the worksheet below to calculate approximately how long
it will take your heater to bring your pool up to temperature. Keep in mind that the time will vary
somewhat due to weather conditions during the period that the heater is in use.
Surface Area of Pool
= Pool Cubic Feet
X Gallons per cubic ft.
= Pool Gallonage
X Pounds per Gallon
= Pounds of Water
X # of Degrees
= BTU's to heat pool
/ BTU Output of Heater
= Hours of operation
X 60° Temperature factor
= 60° Air running time
(Length X Width X Average Depth)
7.5
8.3
(BTU's Required to raise your pool 1° f)
(How many degrees do you want to raise the
temperature of the pool?)
(Time it takes at 80° water, 80° air, 80% Relative hum.)
1.25
(Running time adjusted for cooler weather)
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