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  1. What Size Heat Siphon Do I Require ?
  2. How Do You Install a Heat Siphon ?
  3. Where can a Heat Siphon Be Located ?
  4. What Models Are Available ?
  5. What is the warranty on a Heat Siphon ?
  6. When is ... ?

What Size Heat Siphon Do I Require ?

There are three basic sizes / models of Heat Siphon, all based on the Compressor Horsepower: 2.25HP, 3.25HP and 5.0HP. Sizing depends on your pools heat loss, the length of the swimming season required and type of pool (i.e. skimmer or overflow). 

To discuss your sizing requirements please Contact Us,

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How Do You Install A Heat Siphon ?

Heat SiphonŽ is Very Simple to Install. All that is required is a dedicated 220 Volt AC circuit breaker and  a water flow of between 110  and 360 LPM. 

Heat SiphonŽ can be installed by yourself or you use use an independent contractor recommended by Cyprus Heat Pumps.

General Installation Info:

 LOCATION - Heat SiphonŽ needs fresh air so it must be outdoor in the open - NO PUMP ROOMS OR SHEDS and it should be downstream of the pump and filter and upstream of any chlorinators.

PLUMBING - Heat SiphonŽ is plumbed right into your pool or spa filter circulating system just like a length of PVC pipe. AND NO COPPER HEAT SINK PIPES are required. Just plumb standard 1.5" or 2" schedule 40 PVC pipe directly into Heat SiphonŽ's heat exchanger by simple slip glue joints.

WIRING - 220 volt ac electric power from a dedicated circuit breaker is the only "fuel" required to power the unit.

IT'S THAT SIMPLE

 

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Where can a Heat Siphon be located ?

The Heat Siphon will perform well in any outdoor location provided three (3) things are present -

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Fresh Air

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Electricity

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Pool filter piping

Heat Siphon may be installed virtually anywhere outdoors. Unlike a gas heater it has no draft or pilot light problem in a windy area. Direct sunlight is not a concern since Heat Siphon's cabinet is made of a UV stabilized, flame retardant plastic.

DO NOT place Heat Siphon in an enclosed area with a limited air volume where Heat Siphon's discharge air will be recirculated. or close to shrubs which can block air inlet These locations rob the Heat Siphon of a continuous source of fresh air which reduces it efficiency and may prevent adequate heat delivery.



1. Allow 24 to 36 inches of open area all around the Heat Siphon for good air circulation and service access.
2. Heat Siphon should be level to help drainage of condensation and rainwater.
3. To minimize noise position the flat side of the unit toward sitting area

.How Close To Your Pool?

Normally, the pool pump and Heat Siphon are installed close together and within 25 feet of the pool. The longer the distance from the pool, the more heat loss from the piping. Since most of the time the piping is buried, the heat loss is minimal for runs of up to 50 feet (50 feet to and from the pump = 100 feet total) unless the ground is wet or the water table is high. A very rough estimate of heat loss per 100 foot is 2500 BTU/hr for every 10° F difference in temperature between the pool water and ground surrounding the pipe, which translates to about 3% to 5% increase in run time.

 

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What Models Are Available ?

Cyprus Heat Pumps supply two basic sizes: 3.25HP and 5HP. Both models are 220/240 volt 50 Hz single phase and are equipped with a scroll compressor. 

The scroll compressor models supplied by Cyprus Heat Pumps have been chosen over the piston type compressors as they are :

bullet12% More Efficient
bulletQuieter
bulletLess Parts
bulletMore Durable

 

The compressors are manufactured by Copeland the world leader in refrigerant compressors. Unlike all conventional heat pump compressors which use a piston and two check valves to compress refrigerant to make heat, the SCROLL compressor has two scrolls that rotate around each other to continuously compress refrigerant WITH NO VALVES. Hence fewer working parts, more reliability and there will be higher heat output at lower temperatures.

 

 

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What Is The Warranty On A Heat Siphon ?

All parts in the Heat Siphon are warranted for two (2) years material and labour except as follows:

The compressor is warranted for five (5) years - NOT PRORATED - A FULL FIVE YEARS - PERIOD!! - WE REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR FREE - LABOR AND PARTS! - WE KNOW OF NO OTHER POOL HEAT PUMP MANUFACTURER WHO DOES THAT!

The condenser is warranted CORROSION FREE for the LIFE of the Heat Siphon. If the heat exchanger CORRODES AND THE UNIT IS A WASHOUT - WE GIVE YOU A NEW UNIT! - NO QUESTIONS ASKED - AND WE KNOW OF NO OTHER POOL HEAT PUMP MANUFACTURER WHO DOES THAT!

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