We are regularly asked what is a heat pump and how does it work to heat water, especially in colder climates like central Victoria?
A CO2 Heat Pump Hot Water System uses leading technology to draw energy in from the ambient atmosphere and transfer it into heat. Ozone friendly refrigerant (CO2) absorbs the heat, which then flows into a compressor, where it’s converted into a high temperature gas. It then passes through a condenser within the water heat exchanger and the water is heated and then stored in the hot water tank for later use. With an efficient CO2 heat pump no backup booster is required. This is why we prefer the Reclaim units.
The Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump Hot Water System requires much less electricity to heat water when compared to conventional hot water systems. In fact, the system will save up to 80% of hot water energy costs, year after year.
A Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump Hot Water System has an average COP of 5 which means that for 1 kW of electric input, it generates about 5 kW thermal output. This is about 80% less energy when compared to traditional electric element hot water systems, where 1 kW of electricity generates 1 kW of thermal output. You can check out some comparisons on the Reclaim website.
The Reclaim CO2 heat pump also features a WiFi controller with eight operational modes to help maximise your energy savings. The controller also enables a one shot boost to deliver additional hot water for periods of high demand.
As electricity prices continue to rise year on year, a Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump Hot Water System becomes the best, most financially sustainable hot water option available.
