The Future of Pool Heating Has Arrived.
Orilux R290 pool heat pumps are built for homeowners who want powerful heating, premium efficiency and a lower-impact refrigerant technology designed for the next generation of pool comfort.
Lower impact. Higher performance. Built for modern pool heating.
R290, also known as propane refrigerant, is a natural refrigerant with an extremely low global warming potential compared with many synthetic refrigerants. For pool owners, it represents a smarter move toward future-ready heating technology without compromising on performance.
Future-ready refrigerant
R290 offers a significantly lower GWP than R32, helping reduce environmental impact while supporting the transition toward lower-GWP heating systems.
Premium heating efficiency
Orilux combines R290 refrigerant with advanced inverter technology to deliver quiet, efficient and responsive pool heating performance.
Engineered for Australian pools
Designed for real backyard conditions, Orilux heat pumps are made for homeowners who want reliable pool comfort across changing seasons.
What makes R290 different?
R32 has been widely used in heat pump and air conditioning systems, but R290 is emerging as the premium choice for lower-GWP pool heating technology.
| Feature | R290 | R32 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant type | Natural hydrocarbon refrigerant | Synthetic HFC refrigerant |
| Global warming potential | Approx. GWP 3 | Approx. GWP 675 |
| Environmental impact | Very low GWP, lower long-term climate impact | Lower than older refrigerants, but much higher than R290 |
| Future readiness | Aligned with the move toward lower-GWP refrigerants | Still commonly used, but part of the HFC refrigerant category |
| Pool heating positioning | Premium, next-generation pool heat pump technology | Common standard heat pump refrigerant |
| Orilux choice | Selected for the OX26 premium range | Not used in Orilux R290 positioning |
Upgrade to R290 pool heating.
Experience the next generation of pool heating with Orilux — premium performance, intelligent efficiency and future-ready R290 refrigerant technology.
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