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AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet Pool Heat Pump | SQ140R
AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet Pool Heat Pump | SQ140R
AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R Pool Heat Pump — 114,000 BTU
The SQ140R is the entry point into AquaCal's HeatWave SuperQuiet line — a fixed-speed heat pump built for quiet residential operation using AquaCal's SuperQuiet sound-reduction design. It's heat-only (no cooling mode), which keeps the price below the equivalent-capacity TropiCal T100 while still delivering more raw BTU output.
Quick Stats
- 114,000 BTU heating capacity
- Commonly sized for pools up to ~25,000 gallons
- Fixed-speed compressor, heat only — no cooling mode, unlike the TropiCal inverter series
- SuperQuiet® sound-reduction cabinet design
- Built-in PoolSync WiFi antenna
- Corrosion-resistant cabinet for long-term outdoor use
Why the SQ140R Over the T100?
Choose the SQ140R if you don't need pool cooling and want more heating capacity per dollar than the inverter T100 — it's a straightforward heat-only workhorse. If you're in a hot climate where cooling the pool matters, or you want the lower operating noise and higher efficiency of full inverter technology, the T100 is the better fit at a similar price point.
AquaCal Heat Pump Comparison
| Model | Type | BTU | Pool Size | Noise | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T70 | Inverter, heat+cool | 68,000 | Up to 15,000 gal | ~33dB | Smaller pools, covered pools, budget entry to inverter |
| T100 | Inverter, heat+cool | 101,000 | Up to 25,000 gal | ~33dB | Balanced pick for most residential pools |
| T130 | Inverter, heat+cool | 123,000 | Up to 30,000 gal | ~33dB | Larger pools, faster recovery, cooler climates |
| SQ140R (this model) | Fixed-speed, heat only | 114,000 | Up to 25,000 gal | SuperQuiet design | Heat-only budget alternative to T100 |
| SQ160R | Fixed-speed, heat only | 128,000 | ~25,000–35,000 gal | SuperQuiet design | Heat-only alternative to T130 |
| SQ200R | Fixed-speed, heat only | 138,000 | 35,000+ gal | SuperQuiet design | Very large pools, cold climates |
Note: HeatWave SuperQuiet models heat only. If you're in a hot climate and want pool cooling as well as heating, look at the full-inverter TropiCal series (T70/T100/T130) instead.
Install Note
Designed for outdoor installation with proper airflow clearance. Should be installed by a qualified professional per AquaCal's manual and local electrical code.
