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Enjoy a Heated Pool All Year Round – Even in Winter

SunScan SunSwim pool heat pumps use ambient air to heat your pool water up to 4x more efficiently than traditional heaters. Whisper-quiet, Wi-Fi controlled, and installed in just one day.

50%

LESS ENERGY

1 Day

INSTALLATION

46 dB

WHISPER QUIET

24/7

DAy & NIGHT

Enjoy a Heated Pool All Year Round - Even in Winter

SunScan SunSwim pool heat pumps use ambient air to heat your pool water up to 4x more efficiently than traditional heaters. Whisper-quiet, Wi-Fi controlled, and installed in just one day.

50%

LESS ENERGY

1 Day

INSTALLATION

46 dB

WHISPER QUIET

24/7

DAY & NIGHT

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The SunScan SunSwim Pool Heat Pump

Designed for effortless, year-round pool heating β€” efficient, smart, and built to last in Cape Town's coastal climate.

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Ultra-Efficient β€” Up to 50% Less Energy

Inverter technology adjusts compressor speed based on conditions, consuming up to 50% less energy than standard on/off pool heat pumps.

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Solar PV Compatible

Soft-start technology means our heat pumps integrate seamlessly with your existing solar PV system, maximising your renewable energy investment.

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Wi-Fi Smart Control

Monitor and control your pool temperature from anywhere in the world using the Smart Life app on your phone.

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Whisper Quiet β€” Under 46 dB

Engineered for performance you can feel, not hear. At under 46 dB, it's quieter than a normal conversation.

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Corrosion Resistant

Built with titanium heat exchangers to withstand harsh weather and saltwater pool conditions for long-lasting performance.

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Heats AND Cools

On extremely hot days, your SunSwim heat pump can also cool your pool to the perfect temperature β€” a unique dual-function benefit.

Find the Right Size for Your PoolFind the Right Size for Your Pool

Pool heat pump sizing is based on your pool's water volume. Use the guide below or let our experts recommend the perfect model.

Pool Size Model Heating Capacity Warranty Best For
Small (up to 38,000 L) SSP-INV-007 7.6 kW 1–5 years Plunge pools & jacuzzis
Medium (50,000 L) SSP-INV-010 10 kW 1–5 years Balanced performance & efficiency
Large (65,000 L) ⭐ Most Popular SSP-INV-013 13 kW 1–5 years Standard family pools
Large (up to 85,000 L) SSP-INV-017 17 kW 1–5 years Maximum power for family pools
Extra Large (up to 100,000 L) SSP-INV-021 21 kW 1–5 years Large residential pools
Extra Large (up to 130,000 L) SSP-INV-028 28 kW 1–5 years Large residential & commercial

Why Choose an Inverter-Type Heat Pump?

Not all pool heat pumps are equal. Here's why inverter technology is the smarter choice for Cape Town homeowners.

βœ“γ€€Energy Savings

Inverter technology adjusts compressor speed based on conditions, reducing power consumption β€” unlike standard on/off models that run at full power every time.

βœ“γ€€Soft Start Technology

Inverter heat pumps start gradually, preventing electrical surges. This makes them ideal to add to your solar PV system without tripping your inverter.

βœ“γ€€Higher Efficiency

Operates up to 4x more efficiently than traditional heat pumps, cutting your utility costs significantly over the swimming season.

βœ“γ€€Long-Term Performance

Smart energy use and reduced wear and tear extend the lifespan of the unit, protecting your investment for years to come.

βœ“γ€€More Consistent Temperature

Variable compressor speed maintains a perfectly consistent pool temperature β€” no more sudden cold patches or overheating.

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"It's a pleasure being in our swimming pool, knowing the water is always at the perfect temperature, thanks to our SunScan SunSwim Pool Heat Pump, no matter the season. The kids are enjoying a longer swimming season, and we love ending our day with a relaxing evening swim."

β€” Happy Cape Town Family, Verified SunScan Customer

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before making your decision.

Swimming pool heat pumps use electricity and the ambient air to heat your pool water, by transferring heat.

A fan draws heat from the outside or ambient air over the evaporator coil and the liquid in the coil heats up to become a gas, which passes through a compressor where it becomes even hotter. Pool water is pumped through the other side of the heat exchanger, and as the gas and the pool water move through the heat exchanger together a transfer of heat occurs. The heated pool water returns to the pool and the cooled liquid returns to the evaporator coil where the cycle begins again.

It is preferable to have it nearby because heat can be lost on the journey to the pool, so the shorter the pipe runs, the better.

Yes, electricity is needed to run the fan and the compressor

This is dependent on the size of the heat pump, the size of the swimming pool as well as other environmental factors like the weather conditions. Worst case scenario it can take up to 84 hours to initially heat the pool by 8 to 10Β°.

Environmental factors can influence this as the ambient air is used to heat the liquid in the coils, the lower your ambient, the longer it will take, and vice versa the warmer their ambient, the quicker it will take care.

Let’s start with understanding COP or Coefficient of performance, which means input vs output, a resistive element for example has a COP of 1, which means for every 1kw of power put in, 1 kw of power output is produced.
Resistive Heating elements use this ratio making it very inefficient and costly when heating large volumes of water and their life span is often limited and requires regular replacement. The upfront costs are however cheaper than heat pump. These heating devices are found in geysers and jacuzzi.

Heat Pumps are purpose-built with titanium heat exchangers suitable for most swimming pool water qualities including saltwater swimming pools. Their COPs range between 4 and 16, e.g. 1 kw input could mean as much as 16 kw output, although the initial costs are much higher than a resistive element, the running cost could be up to 16 times less.

Yes, there is an inverter-type and standard on/off heat pump technology.

Inverter-type swimming pool heat pumps have a variable speed compressor, allowing the compressor to determine and run at optimal speed based on its environment, thus increasing its efficiency (COP) and further reducing its electrical consumption, saving you on utility and running costs. They also have β€œsoft starts” which means that the compressor starts slowly and does not require high current on startup.

The standard on/off heat pump draws a large amount of current to start up the compressor which can put strain on the electrical supply.

Inverter-type heat pumps operate at an average of 4 times more efficiently than the standard on/off heat pump and with their β€œsofter” start they are preferred.

It could be possible; however, it largely depends on the size of the PV system and heat pump, the type of swimming pool heat pump and the required run time.

Yes, the surface of the pool and the ground that the pool is in, can influence the time to heat the pool.

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