An effective solution for heating a swimming pool, electric heaters are the method of choice for those looking for quick heat and minimal outlay.
Compact in design, the heaters can be installed in all types of swimming pool or spa and can be easily connected to the existing electrical power-mains to provide full power round the clock. In the same way that a kettle heats water, the water from the swimming pool’s circulation flows through the heater and is heated by the element.
Here we take a look at a selection of electric swimming pool heaters from some of the UK’s leading suppliers…
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
The EVO is the best-selling product in the Elecro electric pool heater range and is ideal for residential and small commercial pools and spas. Built using Titanium heating elements to guarantee zero corrosion, the unique and proven coiled heating element design creates a turbulent vortex in the water flow. This action prevents the build-up of mineral deposits on the heating element, extending product life expectancy whilst continuing to provide outstanding operational efficiency.
MANUFACTURER: Elecro Engineering
MODEL: EVO
RRP: From ÂŁ494.00Â Â
THERMOSTAT RANGE: 0 – 45°C (0.5°C differential)
WARRANTY OFFERED: Three years   Â
KEY FEATURES
: • Eight power options available in 3-kw to 24-kW
• The ultra-reliable flow switch allows safe operation as   low as 1,000 litres per hour, and automatically shuts off  the heater when there is no water flow.
• Efficient, safe and reliable.
Elecro Engineering
Tel. 01438 749474
HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
The Zenith range of swimming pool and spa heaters from Thermalec® expands the heating capacity to 168kW, ideal for larger pool and spa projects. Each Zenith heater maintains the unique design of Thermalec® heaters with its spiral flow of water through the heater, providing excellent heat transfer from the elements into the water and reducing scaling of the elements. With its baffle and weir system it reduces the amount of cold water coming from the pool striking the elements directly therefore reducing the thermal shock.
MANUFACTURER: ThermalecÂ
MODEL: ZenithÂ
RRP: From ÂŁ1,230.00
THERMOSTAT RANGE: 15 – 45°CÂ
WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years  Â
KEY FEATURES:
• Uses electronic time delay relays on 48kW and above.
• Simplified design.
• Highly effective heat transfer into the water.
ThermalecÂ
Tel. 01752 313343Â
COMPACT DESIGN
Thanks to its new all-in-one design, the ElectriHeat from AstralPool UK is easy to use and the linear configuration makes for a straightforward installation. All of the components are inside the electric heater, a unique feature in the market. Its variable capacity feature conducts electricity when needed so the heater uses exactly the amount of power to run efficiently.
MANUFACTURER: AstralPoolÂ
MODEL: ElectriHeat RRP: ÂŁ550 – ÂŁ750.00Â Â
WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years   Â
KEY FEATURES:
• Touch sensors & a new generation OLED screen.
• New electronic technology instead of electricity.
• Variable capacity.
AstralPool UK
Tel. 01329 514000
ORIGINAL FEATURES
Built using Titanium elements, to the same exacting standards traditionally associated with Thermalec® heaters, the THR Titanium range fulfils all the required electrical safety standards. The THR model comes in a range of sizes, from 3kW up to 120kW. Its original features include a unique spiral flow that allows efficient heat removal from the elements, therefore minimising the scale and sediment build up.
MANUFACTURER: ThermalecÂ
MODEL: THR TitaniumÂ
RRP: From ÂŁ870.00Â
THERMOSTAT RANGE: 15 – 45°CÂ
WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years  Â
KEY FEATURES:
• Thermalec heaters have no fumes or smells, no fans or compressors and most importantly  there are no emissions into the atmosphere, CFCs or other refrigerants to worry about.
• All heaters are fitted with a safety thermostat sensing the outgoing water temperature.
• All heaters have titanium elements.
ThermalecÂ
Tel. 01752 313343Â
ROBUST AND RELAIABLE
Designed for commercial and large domestic swimming pools, the Titan Optima from Elecro has a compact design with high power output; unlike other products on the market with this level of output that can have a large product footprint. Robust, reliable, accurate and efficient the unit is floor or vertically wall mounted and offers 100% operational efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
MANUFACTURER: Elecro EngineeringÂ
MODEL: Titan Optima
RRP: From ÂŁ1,721.00
THERMOSTAT RANGE: 0 – 40°C (1°C differential)
WARRANTY OFFERED: Three years  Â
KEY FEATURES:
• Ten power options available in 18-kw to 120-kW
• Built using Titanium heating elements, guaranteeing  zero corrosion.
• Digital control with soft-start for power supply protection,  including digital timers enabling staged activation.
Elecro Engineering
Tel. 01438 749474
ULTIMATE CONTROL
Pahlen have developed a new series of electric heaters with digital control, where the desired pool temperature can easily be set and the current pool temperature is shown in an LED display. In addition to an overheating protection and a flow switch, the heater has a built-in contactor that simplifies the connection of the heater. The heating element is made of Incoloy 825 or titanium and the casing of the heater is made of glass-fibre-reinforced polypropylene. The electric heaters are supplied with union couplings for bonding to 50 mm diameter pipes.
MANUFACTURER: Pahlen
MODEL: Aqua HL
RRP: From ÂŁ598.60
WARRANTY OFFERED: Three years  Â
KEY FEATURES:
• Aqua HL is complete with contactors and electronics.
• Capacity range 3-15Kw.
• Digital control and display.
Pollet Pool Group
Tel. 01635 234038
