hEAT PUMPS at a glance
apricus
all in one
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COP 4
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260L tank
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Suitable for up to 6 people
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6 year warranty
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Can be monitored through an app
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1.8kW backup element
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Suitable for medium to hard water
from $2950 installed
EVERHOT
r290
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COP 5
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280L tank
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Suitable for up to 6 people
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5 year warranty (cylinder), 3 year warranty (heat pump)
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Australian made
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2.4kW backup element
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Suitable for hard water
from $3400 installed
reclaim
Co2
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COP 6
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160, 250, 315 and 400L tank options
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Suitable for large families
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Save up to 80% on energy bills
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Japanese made heat pump
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Ultra quiet noise level (37db)
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Up to 7 year warranty
from $5850 installed
REBATES
In South Australia certain rebates are available to be claimed when it comes to having a heat pump system installed – you may be eligible for a rebate of up to $1500 when you convert to a sustainable, economical heat pump.
We use trusted brands such as Apricus, Dux, Quantum, Everhot, Reclaim and many more that qualify for STC's (government rebates). We claim the rebate for you so there's no waiting times or paperwork required.
HOW DOES A HEAT PUMP WORK
A heat pump system works by extracting heat from the air and transferring it to water inside a storage tank. A fan draws air into an evaporator, which contains a refrigerant that turns from a liquid to a gas when warmed by air – the conversion temperature required is so low, that it even works efficiently on a cooler day! A compressor then pumps this gas through a valve which generates heat, and the heat exchanger moves this heat from the pipes to the water storage tank – leaving you with perfectly hot water.
COP RATING – WHAT IS IT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER
A COP rating, or Coefficient of Performance, is a unit-less measurement that indicates how efficient a system is at providing heating (or cooling) relative to the amount of energy it uses:
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What it measures
COP measures the ratio of useful heating or cooling provided to the work (energy) required. For example, if a heat pump system generates 5kW of heat from 1kW of electrical input, its COP is 5.
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What it means
A higher COP means a system is more energy efficient, has lower energy consumption, and lower operating costs.
ENERGY PRICING COMPARISON
Operating costs are a major factor when it comes to using and paying for energy. Heat pumps will save you thousands and keep your bills low. The below graph shows the annual costings for the various hot water systems available - note the lowest figures belong to three different heat pumps (COP 4, meaning 1kW of energy in converts to 4kW energy output, COP 5 1kW in = 5kW out, and the most efficient is COP 6 1kW in = 6kW out).
HEAT PUMP TYPES & SUITABILITY
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Air Source Heat Pumps: These heat pumps extract heat from the outside air to heat water. They are the most common type for domestic hot water systems in South Australia.
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Hybrid Heat Pumps: Combine heat pumps with backup systems for flexibility.
GAS STORAGE VS. HEAT PUMP - HOW TO CHOOSE?
There are pros and cons for both system types which depend on your goals when it comes to cost, efficiency and sustainability and we have covered this in our blog post, 'Gas Hot Water Systems & Heat Pumps – picking the right system for you' be sure to check it out here.
TALK TO US ABOUT INSTALLING THE RIGHT HEAT PUMP FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD
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