Bestway - Flowclear energy efficient pool heat pump 18m³ (4 kW)

With Bestway's energy-efficient heat pump, instead of taking an ice-cold dip, enjoy a lovely preheated pool! 🏊
So you can extend the swimming season from April to September. That will be splashing! Moreover, the heater is economical to use. The heat pump is made of anti-corrosion titanium and easy to install. It uses low-GWP R32 refrigerant, the most environmentally friendly heating agent on the market.

✅ Ensures a pleasant water temperature
✅ Plug & play: easy installation and user-friendly
✅ Uv & corrosion resistant
✅ Resistant to all kinds of chemical pool products
✅ Highly energy efficient
✅ Universal hoses (32 & 38 mm): easily connectable to Bestway & Intex pools

In addition to the heater, this set also includes the following parts:
- adapters for connection (32 & 38 mm)
- hose (150 cm)
- cap

For which pool is this heat pump suitable?
This heat pump is suitable for above-ground pools up to 18,000 L.

Which filter pump do I need?
This heater works perfectly in combination with a filter pump with a capacity of min. 2,000 L/h.
Make sure that your filter pump is powerful enough to, in addition to filtering the pool water, also get the water to the heat pump (or other accessories).

How does the heater work?
The heater heats the pool from 12 °C to 43 °C outside temperature. The heat pump has an internal protection function that prevents the heater from operating at temperatures below 12ºC, preventing damage to the indoor system from overloading. The heat pump sucks up the cold pool water, heats the water and sends the warm water back into the pool.

What is the COP value of this heat pump?
COP represents how efficiently the heat pump converts energy into heat. The higher the value, the less energy the pump needs to heat the water. This heat pump has a COP of 4.8. This means that the heat pump is able to produce 4.8 kWh of heat for every kWh of electricity.

What should I pay attention to when installing the heat pump?
Do not place the heater against a wall because the air supply must be able to work properly. Moreover, the heat pump must also be able to discharge the expelled air again. A guideline is therefore to leave 80 cm free at the side where the heater is connected to the filter pump (the back) and at least 250 cm at the front, where the fan grill is located. The air blown out by the heat pump is very cold and dry. So it is not recommended to be placed close to your seating area, patio down.

Make sure the distance between the pool and the heat pump is maximum 7 meters. Place the heat pump closer to the pool so that the hot water does not cool down too much when flowing back to the pool. Connect the hoses from the filter pump to the inlet and outlet of the heat pump.

Since the heating element runs on mains electricity, it must be placed near an electrical outlet . Thanks to the plug & play models, the heat pump is connected in no time and you can easily set it up via the control panel.

🙋‍♂️Tip from poolboy Marcel: to keep the pool water warm as long as possible, it's better to cover the pool in the evening with a cover or combine it with a solar cover.

Maintenance?
Proper maintenance of your heat pump ensures better efficiency, lower energy consumption and, as a result, a lower energy bill. Your heat pump will also last longer! Clean your pump regularly so it can continue to draw air smoothly. Is the swimming season over? Then make the pump water-free & dry and store it indoors frost-free, possibly wrapped in a thermal cloth.

Is your heat pump giving an error message?
Check the overview of the various error codes and how to solve them here!

More questions about heat pumps? Then be sure to read our FAQ!

About Bestway
Bestway is known for their extensive selection of above ground pools and spas, recreational and leisure products, sporting goods and camping products. Their vision is to create fun, lasting experiences for everyone in the world!