Heat pumps
Pool Heat Pumps, Refrigerant and Electrical Work
Heat pump work can involve ordinary pool equipment, fixed electrical work and refrigerant handling. The scope depends on the task.
Often simpleAirflow and cleaning
Cleaning leaves, checking airflow and visible maintenance may stay outside refrigerant circuit work.
ElectricalPower and controls
Fixed wiring, electrical diagnosis and hard-wired equipment work require the correct electrical authority.
RefrigerantLicence check
Work involving regulated refrigerants or relevant components should be checked against ARC licence scope.
Official refrigerant checks
| Claim or check | Official source | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| ARC lists refrigerant handling licence types by work scope | Refrigerant Handling Licence types | Heat pump refrigerant work |
| Look for the Tick checks whether a technician's ARC licence is current and what type it is | Check a Refrigerant Handling Licence | Public ARC licence check |
Standards layer
Heat pump and refrigerant standards
Heat pump work may involve electrical work, refrigerant handling or both. Check ARC and electrical scope before internal diagnosis or refrigerant work.
| Work or issue | Standard, regulator or reference | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerating systems and heat pumps | AS/NZS 5149 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps series | Relevant technical standards series for refrigerating systems and heat pumps. |
| Refrigerant handling code | Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice for Stationary RAC Equipment 2025 | Current ARC code of practice for stationary RAC equipment. |
| ARC licence conditions and standards | Licence conditions - Standards | Check the standards and conditions attached to ARC licences. |
| Electrical installation layer | AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations, known as the Wiring Rules | Relevant where the heat pump is fixed-wired or electrical diagnosis is required. |