The Pentair UltraTemp High Performance Heat Pump is best in class performance and efficiency, environmentally superior, more standard features than any other. With today’s record energy costs, there’s never been a better time to invest in a heat pump. Compared to gas, oil or electric heaters, UltraTemp® high performance heat pumps use just a fraction of the energy to generate the same amount of heat. In fact, just 20¢ worth of electricity produces $1.00 worth of heat generated by other methods. That means more comfortable water temperatures and longer swimming seasons for you and your family.