Gippsland Victoria

A country property with existing solar system looking for a clean greener heating solution using heat pump technology for heating and hot water. Enhancing living comfort and reducing power bills.

The goals of this project

To ensure this country property could be retro-fitted with an efficient reliable hydronic heating system.

Being an existing concrete slab house with open and high-ceilinged rooms finding a solution that could be installed discretely while still providing adequate heat.

Installing a system that could be monitored and controlled remotely ensuing maximum efficiency.

How the project was successful

The all electric property now has all the benefits and comfort of a hydronic heating radiator system. The Wi-Fi based high temp heat pump was initially set with water temperature of 60 degrees c. After the initial months of operation and altering the heating curves this was reduced to 55 degrees. Heating costs have been reduced by approximately 30% from previous years.

External piping concealed as much as possible and a radiator-based system providing adequate heating and comfort.

How choose a heat pump for your property

Hydronic Heat pumps will be the most efficient way to provide heat for your hydronic system.

A heat pump is an electrical device that extracts heat from one source e.g. the air, water or ground and transfers it to another.

In a hydronic system the heat pumps compressor, pumps, refrigerant and heat exchanger coils transfer the captured heat to water that then circulates through the hydronic systems radiators, slab pipe or convectors.

There are a number of key factors that will need to be taken into account when selecting your heat pump;

Required application – is it heating only or heating and cooling possibly with domestic hot water.
Heating method – are you installing hydronic radiators, underfloor heating (UFH) or convectors. Lower water temperature systems i.e. UFH can run with Arden heat pumps using R32 gas while higher temperature systems e.g. radiators run with Arden heat pumps using R290 gas
Heating capacity requirements. How much heating or cooling does the space require expressed in kilowatts (kW). The larger the number of kW required the higher output capacity of the heat pump needed.
Average running decibels:This measures the sound output of the unit. The lower the decibel is, the less noise the unit produces.
Energy Efficiency Ratings: In heat pumps the COP (Coefficient of Performance) indicates how much energy the heat pump draws and outputs. In technical terms COP is written as Q/W, where Q is the heat generated and W is the power used. If 15KW is the heat output by the heat pump and it uses 3kW of electrical energy then the COP of the heat pump will be 5
Manufacturer’s Warranty:A quality guarantee from the manufacturer within a specific duration, which ensures support in the event of product issues.

At Arden heat pumps we are focused on assisting you in designing your system, selecting the right equipment and having it installed by qualified trades to ensure your project is a success.

System installed by – Home Hydronic Heating – Lewis 0420 635 312

Able to produce water up to 75°C making them ideal for hydronic heating and domestic hot water production.
During the warmer months the Arden can be used in reverse cycle mode to provide chilled water to your hydronic cooling system.
Wi-Fi smart controller and app allows for simple real time control and system diagnostics.
With its low energy consumption, ultra-quiet operation (55dB(A) level at 1m) and more environmentally friendly R290 refrigerant you will be saving money and reducing your environmental impact.