Davey AquaTherm Heat Pump

At a Glance

The Davey AquaTherm is Davey's entry level pool heat pump for New Zealand, an inverter unit built to stretch a swimming season from roughly October to April rather than heat a pool year round. It comes in two sizes, the 9kW DAT090 and the 13kW DAT130, and like every heat pump on the market it only works properly with a pool cover fitted to hold the heat in overnight.

Ideal for

• In ground and above ground pools from roughly 10,000 to 20,000 litres
• Extending the swim season without the running cost of a gas heater
• Pools that already have, or are getting, a pool cover

Key Specs

• DAT090: 9kW heating capacity, suits pools at the smaller end of the range, 46kg
• DAT130: 13kW heating capacity, suits pools toward the top of the range, 49kg
• Suits: pools around 10,000 to 20,000 litres, pick the model closest to your pool volume
• Power supply: 230V single phase, hard wired
• Install: licensed electrician required, its own dedicated circuit, not a plug in appliance
• Cover: a pool cover is required, without one the heat you are paying for escapes overnight
• Season: built to extend the swim season, roughly October to April, not for year round heating

Why We Like It

The AquaTherm is the sensible option for a straightforward pool that wants a longer season without paying AquaTherm PRO money. If you want app control, multiple performance modes, or you are heating a bigger pool, step up to the AquaTherm PRO range instead. It runs a bigger compressor and adds the smart controls the base AquaTherm does not have.

Warranty & Support

25 years on the titanium heat exchanger tube against corrosion, 10 years on the heat exchanger, 10 years on the compressor, 5 years on all other components and 1 year labour. This is a 230V hard wired appliance, so it has to go in on its own circuit through a licensed electrician, not a DIY job. Buy it here and we can arrange a local sparky to connect it. Questions? Call 07 863 8064, real people, Waihi and Kopu stores, Mon to Fri.