Astralpool Pinnacle Heat Pump

COP is coefficient of performance, the ratio of heat output to electricity consumed. A COP of 22 means the unit delivers 22 units of heat for one unit of power under favourable conditions. Real world COP varies with air temperature and target water temperature, so treat 22 as a best case rather than an average. Even at more typical conditions, the Pinnacle is one of the most efficient ways to heat a pool in Auckland.

Yes. The Pinnacle operates in outdoor temperatures down to minus 15 degrees C, which is far below anything Auckland experiences. Efficiency does reduce in colder air, so winter running costs are higher than summer, but the unit will continue to heat rather than shutting down. Pairing it with a thermal blanket makes winter swimming genuinely practical.

Multilayer acoustic insulation surrounds the compressor, and because it is a full inverter unit it spends most of its time running at reduced output rather than full noise. On Auckland sections where the plant area sits close to a neighbour's boundary or an outdoor living space, this is a meaningful difference over a conventional heat pump.

Yes. A Wi-Fi module is included, and the Pinnacle integrates with AstralPool Halo and Connect 10 automation systems. That means you can lift the temperature the day before you have people over, or drop it when you are away, without walking out to the plant area. We set the connectivity up as part of commissioning.

Sizing depends on pool volume, exposure to wind and shade, target temperature and whether you use a cover. A sheltered, covered pool needs considerably less capacity than an exposed one on a windy site. We assess this on site rather than working from volume alone, because getting it wrong is expensive in both directions.

Not necessary, but strongly recommended. Most of a pool's heat loss happens at the surface through evaporation, particularly overnight. A thermal blanket dramatically reduces that loss, which means the heat pump runs less and your power bill is lower. It is the single most cost effective addition to any heated pool.

The unit is plumbed into your filtration circuit and connected on a dedicated electrical circuit by a registered electrician. Siting needs clear airflow and condensate drainage. Sparkling Pools handles the plumbing, the electrical connection with our qualified electrician, the Wi-Fi setup and the commissioning in one job.

Keep the evaporator fins and air intake clear, ensure condensate drains properly, and maintain balanced water to protect the heat exchanger. An annual check of refrigerant performance, electrical connections and controls keeps efficiency where it should be and supports your warranty position.

The Pinnacle Inverter Heat Pump is covered by the AstralPool manufacturer's warranty, with duration and terms set by AstralPool and full details available at astralpool.co.nz. Your purchase is also covered by the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. If anything is not right, contact Sparkling Pools on 09 570 4797 or info@sparklingpools.co.nz and we will sort it.

Because a heat pump is a long term piece of equipment and you want the same people who sized it to be the ones servicing it in year five. We have looked after Auckland pools since 1992, we size against your actual site conditions, we install with a qualified electrician, and we set up the app connectivity so it works from day one.