FAQ
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Can I install the Star Heater and still use my existing pool heater?
Absolutely! It’s important to install the Star Heater upstream (before) your existing pool heater.
What is the expected payback?
It depends on many factors such as the current BTC price, BTC network difficulty and your electricity cost. Please use the CALCULATOR to make your payback calculations.
Is it compatible with salt water systems?
Yes, the titanium heat exchanger is resistant to salt and chlorine water systems
Can it work with a hot tub?
Yes it could, but the miners might not run at full capacity all the time, causing lost revenues.
Can I install it outside?
Yes, the enclosure is waterproof (IP65). However, we recommend to shelter it from heavy weather.
Can I use it in winter conditions?
No. The Star Heater can be stored outside in cold temperature, but it is not insulated & designed to operate in winter conditions. You must store it in an insulated building to use it all year long.
Can I control the water temperature?
Yes! the Satoshi Edition offers 3 different operating modes, one of them being “Pool Temp” allowing you to set a desired pool temperature. The controller will modulate the miners to maintain the setpoin.
Why is the kW (BTu) rating is much lower than other pool heaters?
A gas or electric pool heater are cycling on/off to deliver bursts of heat into the pool water. The Star Heater is designed to run 100% of the time at max capacity to maximize the Bitcoin mining.
Will it heat my pool faster than an regular pool heater?
No, it won’t. The Star Heater is less powerful than most existing pool heater. Depending on the model selection and the size of your pool, it can reach your desired temperature but it will take a bit longer.