TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU
#4 in Large PoolsFull review
A big, inexpensive inverter heat pump for large in-ground pools, for owners who need output and app control more than a long warranty.
Amazon $3,799$3,799
3.5/5
For a mid-to-large in-ground pool where running cost matters, with cooling and cold-plunge chilling built in.
- 116,000 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 6.5COP (80 °F air)
- 70,000 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Single speedCompressor
- 5 yr compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$5,499
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Among the most efficient single-speed units: COP 6.5 at 80 °F air
- Heats, cools and chills a plunge pool down to 40 °F
- Hot-gas defrost keeps it heating through frosty mornings
Cons
- Keeps about 60% of its output in 50 °F air
- No labor cover, and Jandy voids the warranty on units bought online
- No Wi-Fi of its own; app control needs AquaLink automation
The Jandy VersaTemp family
Every Jandy VersaTemp model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool size.
| Model | Output (80 °F air) | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU | 103,000 BTU | 3.5/5 | - |
| Jandy VersaTemp 116,000 BTU (this one) | 116,000 BTU | 3.5/5 | $5,499 |
| Jandy VersaTemp 130,000 BTU | 130,000 BTU | 3.1/5 | $5,911 |
| Jandy VersaTemp 160,000 BTU | 160,000 BTU | 3.4/5 | - |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | JRT2500R |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 116,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.5 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 70,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.1 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 60% |
| Compressor | Single speed |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V, 50 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 70 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium twisted coil |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 32 × 32 × 42 in |
| Weight | 242 lb |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| App | iAquaLink |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 5 yr heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | Heat pump 2 years; compressor and heat exchanger 5 years; labor not covered. Requires a licensed or experienced professional installer. Not valid for units bought through the Internet or other e-commerce platforms. |
| Released | 2022-02 |
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