What size pool will the TropiCal heat?

AquaCal rates it for small in-ground and above-ground pools. The 72,000 BTU output suits modest water volumes; larger pools need a bigger unit.

It operates down to the mid-to-low 40s ambient, with microprocessor-controlled automatic defrost to keep the coil clear in cool weather.

What electrical setup does it need?

A 208-230V, 60 Hz, single-phase circuit with a 50A maximum fuse. It draws about 3.9 kW, so a dedicated breaker is required.

For each unit of electricity it uses, it moves about 5.4 units of heat into the pool. That makes it far cheaper to run than resistance electric heat.

A maximum of 45 gpm through the unit. Match your pump and plumbing so flow stays within that limit.

Yes. A built-in drain pan manages condensate, which matters in humid conditions.

At Inyo Pool Products, for $3,559.00, as of our latest check.

6 stores we checked sell it, including EZ Pools, Inyo Pool Products, Prime Pool Market, MAV AquaDoc, PoolSuppy4Less.

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