Can I install my self? What is the refrigerant? Must it be replenished?
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Yes, anyone can install the pool cooler themselves. In the bottom basis in the box is the installation ,operation manual with diagram and parts list. You can go to a local hardware store and get the proper installation parts. There is no refrigeration, no freon or gas to operate. Electric 110 Volt 60 Hertz 8 Amps fan does the work. This unit hooks up with the pool pump breaker. The home breaker powering the pool pump and pool cooler must be 20 Amps or above.
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Does the Glacier pool cooler have a thermostat? If not how do you regulate temperature?
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The GPC does not come with a temperature control. In most cases an owner will run their cooler at night along with their pool's cycle. An owner may find that running the pool a longer or shorter amount of time will give them their optimal temperature.
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Is this an evaporative cooler - or does it just cool water by running at night with lower temperatures? How does it work?
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Yes, this system is based on evaporative cooling. The manufacture has modified the technology to accommodate the swimming pool industry. The pool water is circulated through the system while a fan cools the droplets and removes the heat from the water instantly. The water is then pumped back into the pool lines and circulated back into the pool.
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Our summer temperatures average 98-103. Our pool is extremely warm. How much of a drop in water temperature can we expect? Does the unit have to run continually to be effective and finally, what type of operating costs can be attributed to this unit?
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The pool cooler will drop the pool 10 to 15 degrees. The operating costs are around a dollar a night on running the cooler 10 hours. It does not have to run continually, just run it at night when the sun is off the pool and it will perform and drop this pool down and be refreshing.
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Can this cooling system be used with a salt water pool?
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All of the chillers we carry are salt water compatible. After a couple of weeks of usage, spray down the pool cooler with a garden hose to wash off salt residue if any.
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What is the footprint or ground space needed to accommodate this unit?
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Unit Dimensions are 54" Diameter 41.75". 1. Appropriate site location and clearances. Cooler must be installed at least 18 inches away from buildings, walls, or fences made from material that could degrade from water exposure. Our coolers are open systems that may experience some water splatter or misting. 2. Sufficient supply clean air and ventilation around and above the unit. A minimum of a 5 foot clearance above the unit is necessary to avoid condensation on the structure above. 3. Adequate water flow is required by your existing pool pump. 4. Do not locate pool cooler in an enclosed room (i.e. maintenance room, garage, utility room, equipment room)
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Our pool (not including the hot tub/spa) is 30k gallons. The material is a light colored (French Gray) pebble sheen. On your website it mentioned that if you have ANY color pebble, you should upgrade to next size pump or expect it not to cool as fast or as much. My question is, should we go with 30k cooler or upsize? And what about it being pebble sheen effects ability to bring temp down? What can we expect for temp drop? Thx.
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Hi Char, You will need to up size to the Glacier Pool Chiller up to 45,000 Gal (GPC215). On average with using the units at night you can see a 10-15° temperature drop.
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i have one of you chillers but for some reason can t get a service manual to repair my cooler. Example how to you replace the sump pump. Is it necessary to un bolt the outer casing. I can not lo
Locate a dealer or service
In Florida
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I did find some retail and service contacts in Florida : PERFECT TEMPWEST PALM BEACHTO FT. LAUDERDALE 561-737-1800 . BACKYARD OUTLET FLORIDA PANHANDLE 850-315-0055. FLORIDA PLAY STRUCTURES AND WATER FEATURES INC.CENTRAL AND SOUTH EAST FLORIDA 813-704-4395. CES COMMERCIAL ONLY 800-940-1557 x105SPIES POOLS, LLCCOMMERCIAL ONLY ORLANDO AND CENTRAL FLORIDA 407-847-2771 . Please click here for the Glacier Pool Coolers Manual
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