{"product_id":"astral-jx-160-gas-heater-nat-outdoor-10961","title":"Astral JX 160 GAS HEATER NAT-OUTDOOR [10961]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore heating capacity without using valuable floor space.\u003c\/strong\u003e The JX160 is the larger option in the JX range, giving you more heating capacity than the JX130 in a wall-mounted design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor natural gas model\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong\u003e10961\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose the separate indoor model if your heater will be installed inside a building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall-mounted layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the heater off the equipment pad and can make better use of a suitable wall beside your filtration equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan-assisted operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A powered draught supports a compact heater design and the required flue arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCupro-nickel heat exchanger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finned tubes provide efficient heat transfer and corrosion resistance when the water is correctly balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel burners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venturi burners distribute the flame across the heat exchanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital temperature control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic ignition and thermostat control make it straightforward to select and monitor your pool or spa temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outdoor version uses its specified front flue outlet; the location must satisfy the manual’s ventilation and clearance requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand \/ model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstralPool JX160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10961\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGas type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation version\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePublished gas input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155 MJ\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeat exchanger\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCupro-nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature control \/ ignition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic thermostat, digital display and electronic ignition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm PVC glue-in connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater flow through heater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–450 L\/min; external bypass required above 450 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eElectrical connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V supply; standard 10 A three-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApproximate cabinet size (W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 × 300 × 755 mm; allow additional flue and installation clearances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMJ\/h is gas energy input, not heat delivered to the water. Cabinet dimensions are from the installation manual.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelecting your JX model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor integration with an AstralPool control system, have your installer confirm the compatible controller and communication connections required for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Parts for Pools\u003c\/a\u003e for help matching the model, gas type and installation version to your pool or spa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eShared JX range photographs are illustrative. Cabinet width, model badges and flue arrangements vary with the selected version.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Astral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55513732612468,"sku":"TP-002283","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/4640\/2676\/files\/01-astralpool-jx-gas-heater-front.jpg?v=1789085462","url":"https:\/\/www.partsforpools.com.au\/products\/astral-jx-160-gas-heater-nat-outdoor-10961","provider":"Parts for Pools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}