Equation JA16-1


Where:

Qout is the output heating capacity of the HPPH

Vp is the pool volume in gallons

8.33 is the weight of a gallon of water at 62°F in pounds per gallon

ΔT is the pool temperature rise in °F, and shall not exceed 10°F

t is the time needed for the HPPH to achieve the 10 °F degree rise in hours and shall not exceed 17.5 hours


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