Rheem Manufacturing’s Post

This is well worth the read and perfect timing as we are gearing up to demistify a lot about heat pumps for pools and spas this month. First things first - heat pumps are not just for heating your pool as some models, like the Raypak Crosswind V Deluxe series, can also cool your water. This especially appropriate as we are getting into the height of summer in the Southeast where high temps can reach well over 100 degree Fahrenheit which can mean bath-like water temps for many pools. Can you imagine having a pool to enjoy on those hot days only to dive in to warm water? We can’t either. And many people who already have traditional heaters might not think investing in a heat pump is worth it, but having a heat pump can both extend your summer season by cooling, but also efficiently extend your pool season by heating your pool when it may not be as cost friendly to use your gas heater. You could make up for your initial investment pretty quickly while also extending your pool season. So maybe you’re in a state like Texas, Louisiana, or Tennessee - and think a heat pump isn’t appropriate for your needs, but if you understand what they can do to extend your pool season and maximize usage throughout most of the year - you may reconsider. And if you’re in Texas - watch out here as we are running Heat Pump trainings later this month in Houston, Austin, and DFW. We’re on a mission to help our customers understand and explain the full benefits of having a heat pump as part of your pool setup.

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Having watched the first two political debates of the election I was obviously ‘tuning into’ the discussions around energy policy. One thing that struck me was the negative comments from the Conservatives regarding heat pumps and their deployment - comments made by both the Prime Minister and Penny Mordaunt. To raise this once might be brushed aside as incidental but to raise it in both debates seems to indicate its use as a clear attack line. Tonight Penny Mordaunt said “Vote Labour and you won’t be allowed to replace your boiler - you’ll have to buy a heat pump”. FWIW I really don’t think that’s quite the case and Labour will probably take a more balanced and nuanced approach to heat decarbonisation. However, what really struck me is how such negative rhetoric stacks up against the often unbridled enthusiasm for heat pumps shown by certain HMG Ministers. Were they out on a limb in their beliefs? Were they perhaps acting beyond their brief? Or were they simply expressing ‘personal views’ - yet ones that are clearly out of step with party thinking? How on earth can one make head or tail of Government policy when such discord exists? #netzero #hydrogen #heatpumps #heat #decarbonisation

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