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Most problems with swimming pool heat pumps are due to water flow, valves and breakers that are off.
Pool Heat Pumps

Most problems with swimming pool heat pumps are due to water flow, valves and breakers that are off.

Your swimming pool heat pump is not running and you are frustrated. It could be bran-new or it has been in your back yard for the last 15 years. Either way, it is something you don't want to deal with as swimming pool heat pumps are supposed to help to...
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California swimming pool heat pump trash talking from gas heater sales people.
Pool Heat Pumps

California swimming pool heat pump trash talking from gas heater sales people.

I have been sending swimming pool heat pumps to California for 20 years. California has a huge amount of pools. Traditionally they have been heated with gas. My job 20 years ago was to educate pool guys and pool owners of the advantages of heat pumps. It was hard at...
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Aquaponic and Aquaculture growers should make bigger Zucchinis than me.
Aquaculture

Aquaponic and Aquaculture growers should make bigger Zucchinis than me.

In May I saw a squash plant growing out of some decorative stones in front of my house. It was growing from a hostile environment of only sand and stones and nothing really to support a big gourd. I didn't plant it so it a small animal or bird must...
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Swimming pool heat pumps from the early 2000’s that are still running.
Pool Heat Pumps

Swimming pool heat pumps from the early 2000’s that are still running.

This as been a month of people calling for parts who bought Kopec and Heat Siphon pool heaters back in the early 2000's. I love to see people who maintained their equipment well all these years getting rewarded with a long service life for their heat pumps. I remember someone...
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They voided your warranty because you are loyal and did your pool heat pump homework.
Pool Heat Pumps

They voided your warranty because you are loyal and did your pool heat pump homework.

I received a call yesterday from a pastor at a bible camp requesting parts to repair his swimming pool heat pump. 15 years ago he had bought a swimming pool heat pump made by one of the largest pool equipment company in the United States. At that time they were...
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How to protect your Aquaculture and Aquaponic tanks from environmental disruptions.
Aquaculture

How to protect your Aquaculture and Aquaponic tanks from environmental disruptions.

You have a perfectly created environment for your fish and plants that depend on electricity and mechanical equipment to maintain them. Mechanical equipment and or electricity will fail at times. That is why it is always good to have a plan B. Make sure you had a licenced electrician check...
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Should you repair your swimming pool heat pump or replace it?
Pool Heat Pumps

Should you repair your swimming pool heat pump or replace it?

Swimming pool heat pumps are an amazing reliable piece of machinery. They are designed to heat and cool for many years without service. As with all mechanical things at some point, it will need service or repairs. Judging on how much to invest in a repair is an art though....
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Aquaculture heat pumps keep fish warm all winter and cool all summer
Aquaculture

Aquaculture heat pumps keep fish warm all winter and cool all summer

My Northern California Koi breeder buddy that lives in the foothills, is keeping his fish warm all winter with one of my cold temperature breeder heater aquaculture / aquaponic heat pumps. The Koi are healthy and eating like crazy. No dormant sad, bottom dwelling fish here. Even though there is...
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I don’t live in China, so should I buy a Chinese swimming pool heat pump?
Pool Heat Pumps

I don’t live in China, so should I buy a Chinese swimming pool heat pump?

I have received quite a few questions about Chinese swimming pool heat pumps from my customers who are price shopping. There are some that are being sold for less money than an American manufacturer can afford to build them. There are even some American manufacturers who are putting their name...
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Swimming pool heat pumps remove wrinkles and make you more popular!
Pool Heat Pumps

Swimming pool heat pumps remove wrinkles and make you more popular!

I have been taking some heat from some of my blog reading buddies lately for not writing enough about Swimming pool heat pumps, and how they can save you thousands of dollars when you are heating or cooling pools, homes and businesses, and of course my favorite industries: aquaculture and...
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Swimming Pool and Aquaculture heat pumps are needed to keep humans and fish happy
Aquaculture

Swimming Pool and Aquaculture heat pumps are needed to keep humans and fish happy

The photo was taken when I was at a fish hatchery looking at new hatchlings and eggs that were almost ready to hatch. We love anything to do with Aquaculture, Mariculture, Algaculture (the cultivation of Algae) and Fish Farming. We have shipped many swimming pool heatpumps and Aquaculture, Aquaponic heat...
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It is time to heat cold swimming pools and spas in Northern states and countries by using heat pumps.
Pool Heat Pumps

It is time to heat cold swimming pools and spas in Northern states and countries by using heat pumps.

Hey all you Northern hemisphere people. Late spring is here, and it is time to think about swimming even though this morning I woke up to temperatures in the high 40's F or below 10C for all you European and South American peeps. Even my  Florida, Texas and Arizona friends...
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July 4th swimming pool heating with a discontinued heat pump from almost the 20th century
Pool Heat Pumps

July 4th swimming pool heating with a discontinued heat pump from almost the 20th century

I have a swimming pool heat pump at my home that was left over from a successful run test 10 plus years ago. It probably has the old freon 22 that was discontinued in 2010.  I like to watch heat pumps working in the field for a few years before...
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Aquaculture, hydroponic and Aquaponics backstage at Disney World in Orlando Florida
Aquaculture

Aquaculture, hydroponic and Aquaponics backstage at Disney World in Orlando Florida

Here at Green Planet Supply we pride ourselves at well....being green. Our heat pumps heat and chill Aquaponic and Hydroponic farms using much less energy than almost any other method.  We also love to save hotels, motels, campgrounds and resorts money heating their swimming pools and spas with heat pumps. I was being happy...
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Should I repair the parts of my old freon 22 swimming pool heat pump or replace it?
Pool Heat Pumps

Should I repair the parts of my old freon 22 swimming pool heat pump or replace it?

I get calls like this almost every day. Swimming pool heat pumps should last 10 to 15 years. 10 years ago many pool heaters  used the old discontinued freon 22 refrigerant.  I come from a service background. It is natural for me to try to repair my customers old heat pumps...
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Zen and the Art of freezing my butt because high end hotels and motels don’t have my heat pumps.
Pool Heat Pumps

Zen and the Art of freezing my butt because high end hotels and motels don’t have my heat pumps.

Heat pumps are my life; especially for swimming pools and aquaculture / hydroponics  applications. Since I missed hockey-sign ups, I have not been getting my usual exercise. I have not been feeling the healthiest and was looking for some good clean swimming fun with my family. I was eagerly anticipating a work-out...
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Hidden truth about pool heat pumps in the USA
Pool Heat Pumps

Hidden truth about pool heat pumps in the USA

Be aware if you are going to use a national well known name brand heat pump that it might have been built in another country: as far away as China. In the last couple years we’ve been noticing that some of the major names in swimming pool heat pump manufacturing...
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Pool Heat Pumps

I want to use my pool for as much of the year as possible. I live in  Massachusetts. Is a heat pump right for me?

I grew up in MA so I know your area well. In your state I like to heat from May first through as much of October as possible unless you have too much of a falling leaf situation. Some of my heartier  customers start in April if they are having...
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Pool Heat Pumps

I live in Illinois and want to know how to prepare my heat pump for the winter?

Thank you for writing. The best thing to do if follow your manufacturers procedure that is in most owners manuals. If that isn't an option then I would disconnect the water pipes and put a wet vac on each pipe on the heat pump and suck out any remaining water....
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Pool Heat Pumps

Example of question we receive frequently, Do Florida pools need a heat & Cool?

"Marc- Thanks for all the info.  I've been looking at the Ultraquiet 130.  I really can't understand why I would choose the "regular" vs the hot and cold version for a few hundred dollars more? I certainly don't ever need to "chill" my pool but it seems that this also...
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Our #1 commitment is to help you succeed

When it comes heating or cooling air or water, a heat pump is a wise choice. Harvesting the earth's natural energy to produce heat, or to remove heat is the cleanest, greenest, most cost effective way to go. The challenge is when you don't have all the information you need to realistically consider your options. Each heat pump installation is unique to your goals needs and your location. Many important factors need to be considered at the planning stage as fixing errors after an installation can be costly and time consuming. We can help you save time and money.

All questions are welcome. I understand that selecting the right equipment can be difficult and even stressful with so much information and so many choices available. Let me help you start, and complete, your heating or cooling project successfully.

My name is Marcus Miller, and I’m a heat pump professional with over 38 years of experience in heating and cooling with pool heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps and aquaculture heat pumps. I can help you choose the right equipment for your needs. You can talk to me directly or text me at 360 348 7574.