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AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet Pool Heat Pump | SQ200R
AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet Pool Heat Pump | SQ200R
AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ200R Pool Heat Pump — 138,000 BTU
The SQ200R is the top of AquaCal's HeatWave SuperQuiet line — the highest heating capacity in the entire heat pump lineup, built for very large pools and cold-climate installations where raw BTU output matters most. It's fixed-speed and heat-only, using AquaCal's SuperQuiet sound-reduction cabinet for quiet operation despite the size.
Quick Stats
- 138,000 BTU heating capacity — the highest in the AquaCal lineup carried here
- Commonly sized for pools 35,000+ gallons, or cold-climate installations
- 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 SQ200R Over the T130 or SQ160R?
Choose the SQ200R when pool size or climate genuinely demands the extra BTU headroom — very large pools, colder regions, or installations where recovery speed after cold nights is the priority. If your pool is under 35,000 gallons and you're in a moderate climate, the SQ160R or T130 will likely heat it just as effectively for less money.
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 | 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 (this model) | 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. As the highest-capacity unit in the lineup, confirm your electrical service can support it before ordering. Should be installed by a qualified professional per AquaCal's manual and local electrical code.
