Hexonic B180 pool tubular heat exchanger, up to 55 m³, PN 16
- Application: pool water heating (chlorinated water)
- Heat capacity: 16–66 kW (heat source T 40–90 °C, pool T 20 °C)
- Recommended pool volume: up to 55 m³
- Material: stainless steel
Where B180 is used
B180 is chosen for larger private pools 40–55 m³ (typical 4 × 10 m surface, 1.4–1.7 m depth) and small commercial installations — hotel SPA pools, sports club pools with elevated heating demand, kids' pools in larger family villas. The shell-and-tube geometry supports high pool-water flow (up to 15 m³/h) at moderate pressure drop — well suited to single-pump-and-filter loops.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Code | 0170-0004 |
| Series / Model | Hexonic B / B180 |
| Construction | Shell-and-tube, single pass, corrugated tubes |
| Heat capacity | 16–66 kW (per heat source T) |
| Recommended pool volume | up to 55 m³ (40–55 m³ range) |
| Connection — heat source (K1, K4) | G1" internal thread |
| Connection — pool water (K2, K3) | G1½" internal thread |
| Max. pressure (PN) | 16 bar |
| Max. working temperature | 165 °C |
| Heat exchange area | 0.4 m² |
| Tube diameter | 8 mm |
| Dimensions (A × B × C, ØDz) | 143.6 × 193 × 379 mm; Ø101.6 mm |
| Weight | ~4.6 kg |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Media | Chlorinated pool water, potable water, glycol on heat source side |
Pool heat-up time — quick calculation
Exchanger capacity: P = Q × ΔT × 1.163 (kW). Pool heat-up time: τ = V × ρ × Cp × ΔT / P.
Example: 55 m³ pool, +5 °C rise, with B180 at ~46 kW (source 70 °C) → E = 55,000 × 4.186 × 5 = 1,151 MJ ≈ 320 kWh; τ ≈ 320 / 46 ≈ 7 h.
When to choose B180
- Larger private pools 40–55 m³
- Hotel SPA pools, sports club pools with continuous heating demand
- Heat pump loops with higher flow requirement (13–15 m³/h pool water)
- Heat source: gas / solid-fuel boiler (45–70 kW), air-water heat pump, solar collectors, district heating substation
- Chlorinated water (not salt electrolysis)
B2B delivery and logistics via Amegata.lt
- 24-hour delivery across Lithuania (from our warehouse in Vilnius)
- Competitive B2B pricing — often below market average
- 30-day payment terms for companies (per contract)
- Free technical consultation for pool heat exchanger sizing
Official Hexonic catalogue: hexonic.com/Pool catalog (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
B130 or B180 for a 40 m³ pool?
Both fit, but for different situations. B130 (0.2 m²) — if the pool is always covered and source is 70+ °C. B180 (0.4 m²) — for a margin for faster heat-up, or with lower source T (heat pump 50–55 °C). In practice, B180 is more often chosen for 40+ m³ pools.
Suitable for Olympic-size pools?
No — Olympic pools (400+ m³) need Hexonic JAG plate or B1000 class exchangers. B180 targets the private / small commercial segment.
Compatible with salt pools?
No. Stainless steel is not compatible with salt electrolysis. The titanium equivalent — Hexonic TI500 (larger, but salt-resistant).
What boiler size is needed for B180 at full load?
For B180 to deliver 66 kW (peak at 90 °C source), the boiler needs at least 70 kW nominal and must sustain 90 °C supply at 4 m³/h. Real installations more often run at 40–50 kW.
Is a buffer tank needed with a heat pump?
Recommended, especially if the heat pump is smaller (10–15 kW) than pool losses. A 200–500 l buffer lets the pump run longer per cycle — fewer starts, longer compressor life.
