Pentair UltraTemp 110
#6 in In-GroundFull review
A strong pick for a typical in-ground pool with Pentair automation, backed by one of the longest compressor warranties.
Leslie's $5,999.99$5,999.99
The Pentair UltraTemp 110 rates 3.4 among in-ground pool heat pumps; the AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R rates 3.3 among large pools ones. The AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R costs $1,347.99 less ($4,652 vs $5,999.99).
AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R
#11 in Large PoolsFull review
AquaCal’s long-running SuperQuiet design for a typical in-ground pool, for owners who want strong cool-weather heating and the option to chill.
Amazon $5,600 HVACDirect $4,652$4,652
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool size classes (in-ground and large pools), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Pentair UltraTemp 110 | AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 69 COP 6.1 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 52 COP 4 and 64% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 51 COP 4 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 29 $6,000 for 110,000 BTU ($55 per 1,000 BTU) | 55 $4,652 for 114,000 BTU ($41 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 67 10-year compressor, 2-year parts, 2-year labor | 54 5-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Pentair UltraTemp 110 | AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 110,000 BTU | 114,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 70,000 BTU | 72,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 64% | 63% |
| AHRI certified | Yes | No |
| Compressor | Single speed | Single speed |
| Defrost | No | Yes |
| Heat and cool | No | Yes |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 70 A breaker | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 120 gpm | 30 to 70 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium (ThermoLink) |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 34 × 34 × 40 in |
| Weight | - | 252 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | Built in |
| App | - | PoolSync |
| Automation compatibility | Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair EasyTouch | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 2 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | Heat pump 2 years parts and labor, compressor 10 years, titanium heat exchanger lifetime, from installation; register to activate. Requires professional installation (otherwise 1 year parts only). Internet purchases, even from authorized online resellers, get 1 year parts only. | National warranty (contiguous US, bought through an authorized dealer, installed after 1 Jan 2025): parts and on-site labor years 1-3 (trip fees waived); limited parts years 4-5 covering compressor, heat exchanger and evaporator coil (trip/shop fee may apply); limited lifetime parts-only cover on the ThermoLink titanium tubing. Original owner and site only. |