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Active Aqua AACH50HP 1/2 HP

Source-linked chiller record used by the Cold Plunge System Designer.

Published specifications

Cooling capacity4,020 BTU/h
Nominal label1/2 HP
Electrical input510 W
Flow requirement800–1600 GPH
Connections1/2 in, 3/4 in, 1 in
EnvironmentIndoor only
Manufacturer volume reference90-172 gal

How the calculator treats it

The 800 GPH minimum makes 1-inch plumbing and a properly sized pump especially important.

Capacity basis: Manufacturer publishes 4,020 BTU/h and 800-1,600 GPH flow range.

The engine applies a low-temperature/high-ambient capacity band rather than assuming the nameplate BTU remains exact under every condition. Internal chiller pressure drop is also represented as a range, so a hydraulic PASS is only strong when it survives that uncertainty.

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