Deluxe Models - With Built-in Controls for the Filter Pump and the underwater light

All Thermalec pool heaters come complete with all the controls required for pool water heating. Our Deluxe version therefore does not have enhanced heating controls - it's purpose is to provide all the control and protection required for the filter pump - all packaged with the heater controls. Terminals are also provided for the connection of an underwater light.

When a Deluxe model arrives on site, the filter pump can be simply wired up to clearly marked terminals in the heater. The pump is protected by a circuit breaker together with a motor starter with overload protection - as called for in the IEE Wiring Regulations. A quartz timeswitch allows the filter pump to run at night when the heater is operating, giving maximum economy, with a second period of filtration only, during the day, if required. The quartz timeswitch maintains the correct time even in the event of a power failure, ensuring that the heater only uses power during the low cost period.

The Deluxe 12PHR models have the same specification as the 24PHR, which includes a Main Circuit Breaker for the heater as well as the filter pump. Because of the additional controls this model is taller than the standard 12PHR model. Heaters up to 12kW may be able to operate at full load during the day provided that other heavy power loads are not also being used, so that the pool can be warmed up rapidly using day-rate electricity to catch a sudden spell of good weather.