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Moov Inverter MI500 – 50,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump
Moov Inverter MI500 – 50,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump
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A Full-Inverter pool heat pump from the Quebec brand Moov, the MI500 is the smallest model in the Moov Inverter line. Its AHRI-certified capacity is 46,000 BTU/h with a COP of 6.0 (air and water at 26.7 °C, 80% humidity), and Moov specifies it for pools up to 52,000 L. Its variable-speed compressor and fan adjust output from 20 to 100% as needed. It has a titanium heat exchanger and built-in Wi-Fi, and is permanently wired at 208–230 V on a 20 A breaker.
Key features
Description
A pool heat pump does not heat with an electric element: it draws heat from the outside air using a refrigerant (R410A in the MI500), concentrates it with its compressor and transfers it to the pool water in a titanium heat exchanger. The electricity is mainly used to run the compressor and the fan. That is what the COP expresses: with a COP of 6.0 under AHRI reference conditions, the Moov Inverter MI500 delivers about six times more heat than the electricity it consumes. This efficiency drops as the air gets colder: with air at 10 °C (water at 26.7 °C, 63% humidity), it delivers 20,000 BTU/h with a COP of 4.1.
Like the entire Moov Inverter line, the MI500 uses Full-Inverter technology. A fixed-speed heat pump runs at full power until it reaches the set point, then stops and restarts. The MI500 instead modulates the speed of its compressor and fan between 20 and 100% of its capacity. Moov claims seasonal savings of 30 to 50% compared with a traditional heat pump. The set point can be adjusted from 18 to 40 °C on the unit's display or in the Moov Pool app; the manufacturer recommends 29.4 °C (85 °F).
The four Moov Inverter models offered by AFI share the same technology, the same titanium heat exchanger and the same warranty. They differ mainly in capacity, target pool volume and electrical circuit size; the MI1400 also has a top-mounted fan and 2 in. fittings.
| MI500 (this model) | 46,000 BTU/h, pools up to 52,000 L (14,000 US gal), 20 A breaker |
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| MI650X (revision of the MI650) | 62,000 BTU/h, pools up to 68,000 L (18,000 US gal), 30 A breaker |
| MI900 | 82,000 BTU/h, pools up to 105,000 L (28,000 US gal), 30 A breaker |
| MI1400 | 135,000 BTU/h, pools up to 155,000 L (42,000 US gal), 50 A breaker |
AHRI-certified capacities (air and water at 26.7 °C, 80% humidity). Volumes are the maximums specified by Moov. According to the manufacturer, actual performance varies with climate, use of a solar cover and target temperature, and model selection must be confirmed by a pool specialist.
Technical specifications
| Model | Moov Inverter MI500, heating only |
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| Technology | Full-Inverter: variable-speed compressor and fan, modulation from 20 to 100% |
| Performance certification | AHRI, standard 1160; water at 26.7 °C (80 °F) for the three measurements below |
| Air 26.7 °C, 80% humidity | 46,000 BTU/h (13.5 kW), COP 6.0 |
| Air 26.7 °C, 63% humidity | 43,000 BTU/h (12.6 kW), COP 5.7 |
| Air 10 °C, 63% humidity | 20,000 BTU/h (5.9 kW), COP 4.1 |
| Power supply | 208–230 V, 60 Hz, single-phase; permanent connection, no plug |
| Breaker and fuse | 20 A and 20 A |
| Power cable | 2 × 12 AWG with ground, up to 10 m (supplied by the electrician); heavier gauge (thicker wire) beyond that |
| Heating current | 1.6 to 10.2 A (air and water at 26.7 °C) |
| Power input | 0.3 to 2.3 kW (air and water at 26.7 °C) |
| Refrigerant | R410A, 1.10 kg (38.8 oz) |
| Heat exchanger | Titanium |
| Required water flow | 83 to 117 L/min (21.9 to 30.9 US gal/min) |
| Water connections | 1½ in. |
| Set point | 18 to 40 °C (64 to 104 °F); 29.4 °C (85 °F) recommended; SPA function at 40 °C |
| Air temperature | 0 to 43 °C (32 to 109 °F); outside this range, the manufacturer does not guarantee efficiency |
| Modes | Smart and Silence; automatic defrost and manual forced defrost |
| Controls | Push-button display (automatic lock after 30 s), built-in Wi-Fi, Moov Pool app (iOS and Android); the manual calls for a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network |
| Protections | High and low pressure, lack of water, insufficient flow, air temperature out of range, antifreeze reminder; automatic restart after a power outage |
| Sound level | 50 dB(A) maximum at 3 m (10 ft) |
| Ingress protection rating | IPX4 |
| Configuration | Side-mounted fan, horizontal discharge; ABS cabinet |
| Dimensions (L × D × H) | 960 × 340 × 658 mm (37.8 × 13.4 × 25.9 in.) |
| Net weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Included accessory | Condensate drain fitting |
| Electrical certification | CSA, according to the manufacturer |
| Moov warranty | 3 years labour, 5 years parts, 10 years heat exchanger |
Installation
| Who installs it | The manufacturer requires installation by a pool professional; otherwise, the warranty is void. In Quebec, the electrical connection is handled by a master electrician. |
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| Electrical | Permanent connection, no plug, grounding mandatory. 20 A breaker and 2 × 12 AWG cable up to 10 m, heavier gauge (thicker wire) beyond that. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is not required for operation; if code requires one, the manufacturer specifies a trip threshold of no more than 30 mA and warns that some GFCIs nuisance-trip with variable-speed equipment. |
| Location | Outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. Moov recommends not installing it under an overhang, deck or porch: the exhaust air would recirculate and performance would drop, to the point of shutting the unit down. Secure with M10 bolts to a concrete pad or to a sturdy, rust-protected support. |
| Clearances | At least 1.5 m (59.1 in.) in front of the fan outlet, 0.7 m (27.6 in.) on each side, 0.5 m (19.7 in.) behind and above. |
| Plumbing connection | After the filter and before the water treatment system (chlorinator or salt chlorine generator), water inlet at the bottom and outlet at the top. The manufacturer's diagram calls for a three-valve bypass. |
| Piping | Rigid pipe required: the heat pump fittings cannot support the weight of flexible hose. No more than 10 m of pipe between the pool and the heat pump; insulated lines. |
| Water flow | The filtration pump must provide 83 to 117 L/min (21.9 to 30.9 US gal/min) while heating. With a variable-speed pump, program a speed that provides at least this flow. If the flow is too low, the heat pump goes into protection mode (code E3, lack of water, or E6, insufficient flow). |
| Condensate | Insert the supplied drain fitting under the unit and connect a drain hose to it. |
| Start-up | Start the filtration pump before the heat pump, and stop the heat pump before the pump. Smart mode for the initial heat-up. |
The Moov warranty does not cover electrical wiring and applies only to the original installation. It starts on the date of purchase, or on the date of installation if installation is delayed and documented. Keep the installer's invoice.
Winterizing
In Quebec, the heat pump must be winterized when the pool is closed. The manufacturer requires you to cut the power and drain the heat exchanger as soon as the air drops below 3 °C: water freezing inside the unit can damage the titanium heat exchanger, and this damage is not covered by the warranty. Here is Moov's procedure, to be done after the filtration system has been shut off.
| 1. Cut the power | Switch off the heat pump's breaker. |
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| 2. Drain | Unscrew the water inlet and outlet fittings. |
| 3. Dry the heat exchanger | Vacuum through the bottom line with a shop vacuum, or blow through the top line. |
| 4. Antifreeze (optional) | Pour the antifreeze through a funnel into the top line until it comes out of the bottom line. Seal the bottom line with an expansion plug, finish filling from the top, then plug the top line. AFI tip: use an antifreeze designed for pools, never automotive antifreeze. |
| 5. Cover | Put a cover over the unit, leaving room for some air to circulate. |
| Maintenance | Clean the coil with household detergent or clean water, never with gasoline or thinner. |
Frequently asked questions
Manual and video
General overview of the Moov Inverter line by the manufacturer (video in French, 1 min 13 s, published in December 2021).
Installation and user manual (PDF, English and French)This manual is the manufacturer's 2024 edition. The MI500 technical data in it are the same as in the 2026 edition, but its Wi-Fi section refers to the Fairland app rather than the Moov Pool app.
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