TWENTY Frequently Asked QUESTIONS

We continue to review & when necessary revise these questions and answers to keep them up to date, but mostly they have stayed the same since 1983. see if you can guess how many we actually have changed.

The following is a list of the most common questions dealers and consumers ask about Heat Siphon Swimming Pool Heat Pumps.

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1. What size Heat Siphon do I need for my pool?
2. How much will it cost to operate?
3. How does Heat Siphon work?
4. How do you install Heat Siphon?
5. Why does Heat Siphon use a Titanium /Electrically Isolated Heat Exchanger?
6. Does Heat Siphon require a bypass for the pool water piping?Answer: NEVER
7. How much water will condense from the Heat Siphon?
8. Is grounding still required with an isolated heat exchanger?Answer: YES
9. What is the minimum water flow required by Heat Siphon?
10. How much clearance is required around the unit ?
11. How far away from the pool can Heat Siphon be installed?
12. Are there any adjustments required after installing a Heat Siphon?
13. Does my pool pump need to run for Heat Siphon to work?Answer: YES
14. Will Heat Siphon ever need more freon?
15. Why should I use a solar blanket or pool cover?
16. What is the warranty on the Heat Siphon?
17. Will Heat Siphon heat a spa? How fast?Answer: Yes
18. What is a Scroll Compressor? how is it different from a piston model?
19. Can I get a dual thermostat to heat a pool and a spa?Answer: YES
20. Can Heat Siphon be Installed Indoors?Answer: Maybe