Description
More heating capacity without using valuable floor space. The JX160 is the larger option in the JX range, giving you more heating capacity than the JX130 in a wall-mounted design.
This listing is the outdoor natural gas model, part number 10961. Choose the separate indoor model if your heater will be installed inside a building.
Key benefits
- Wall-mounted layout: Keeps the heater off the equipment pad and can make better use of a suitable wall beside your filtration equipment.
- Fan-assisted operation: A powered draught supports a compact heater design and the required flue arrangement.
- Cupro-nickel heat exchanger: Finned tubes provide efficient heat transfer and corrosion resistance when the water is correctly balanced.
- Stainless steel burners: Venturi burners distribute the flame across the heat exchanger.
- Digital temperature control: Electronic ignition and thermostat control make it straightforward to select and monitor your pool or spa temperature.
- Outdoor installation: The outdoor version uses its specified front flue outlet; the location must satisfy the manual’s ventilation and clearance requirements.
Technical specifications
| Brand / model | AstralPool JX160 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 10961 |
| Gas type | Natural gas |
| Installation version | Outdoor only |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted |
| Published gas input | 155 MJ/h |
| Heat exchanger | Cupro-nickel |
| Temperature control / ignition | Electronic thermostat, digital display and electronic ignition |
| Water connections | 40 mm PVC glue-in connections |
| Water flow through heater | 150–450 L/min; external bypass required above 450 L/min |
| Electrical connection | 240 V supply; standard 10 A three-pin plug |
| Approximate cabinet size (W × D × H) | 650 × 300 × 755 mm; allow additional flue and installation clearances |
MJ/h is gas energy input, not heat delivered to the water. Cabinet dimensions are from the installation manual.
Selecting your JX model
The JX160 offers a higher published gas input than the JX130 (155 versus 120 MJ/h). This makes it worth considering where a larger water volume or a shorter warm-up time increases the heating requirement. Actual heating time depends on the pool or spa volume, temperature rise, cover use and heat loss.
Installation and controls
This outdoor version is not suitable for an indoor installation. Your installer must confirm the wall support, gas supply, flue outlet location, clearances and water flow before installation.
For integration with an AstralPool control system, have your installer confirm the compatible controller and communication connections required for your setup.
Installation and commissioning must be completed by a licensed gas fitter in accordance with the instructions supplied with the heater. Maintain the specified water chemistry, including a maximum salinity of 4,000 ppm.
Contact Parts for Pools for help matching the model, gas type and installation version to your pool or spa.
Shared JX range photographs are illustrative. Cabinet width, model badges and flue arrangements vary with the selected version.