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Aquatech Rapid/X6 review

225L capacity. Priced at $3000

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Type

Model type
Integrated

Cost

Price
$3,000.00

Specifications

Air flow rate (m3/h)
Not stated
Booster element power consumption (kW)
1.8
Capacity (L)
225
Company name
Aquatech Solar Technologies
Cylinder material
Enamel-lined steel
Heat pump depth (mm)
N/A
Heat pump height (mm)
N/A
Heat pump width (mm)
N/A
Heat pump weight (kg)
N/A
IP rating
IPX4
Maximum delivery (L/hr)
Not stated
Maximum horizontal displacement from tank (m)
N/A
Maximum vertical displacement from tank (m)
N/A
Maximum operating pressure temperature relief valve (kPa)
850
Minimum clearance for side intake (mm)
150 (LHS)
Minimum clearance for side outlet (mm)
600 (RHS)
Noise level (dbA)
42
Output water temperature (°C)
60 (65 or 70 with booster)
Rated voltage (V)
220 – 240
Tank width (mm)
620
Tank depth (mm)
620
Tank height (mm)
1580
Tank weight when empty (kg)
103
Tank weight when full (kg)
328
Minimum working ambient temperature (°C)
Maximum working ambient temperature (°C)
Contact
aquatechheatpumps.com.au
STC Zone 1
12
STC Zone 2
11
STC Zone 3
15
STC Zone 4
16
STC Zone 5
15

Sustainability

Covered under the VEEC scheme
Covered under the NSW ESS
ACC0025249
Heat pump power input (kW)
0.9
Maximum power consumption (kW)
2.7
Refrigerant capacity (kg)
0.4
Refrigerant type
R290
Seasonal coefficient of performance
2.5 (@0°C), 3.45 (@7.5°C), 4.68 (@15°C), 5.65 (@25°C)
Watermark certificate
26182
Warranty
Parts: 5, Labour: 2; Valves: 1
Country of origin
China

Features

Booster element
Defrost cycle
Suitable for cold temperatures
Suitable household size
Up to 4 people

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Chris Barnes is a Senior Project Officer. He manages the product reviews that are done outside of CHOICE with external labs or data sources. This includes solar panels, electric heaters, air purifiers and detergents. Chris also manages our testing services through our commercial arm, Test Research, and he is CHOICE’s NATA authorised representative for our lab’s formal accreditations. Chris is involved with the standards committee for air conditioners. And he works with government and industry in areas such as product safety and regulation. In over 20 years at CHOICE, Chris has managed lab teams for a wide range of products, including children’s products, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, garden power tools and more. Chris has a Science degree from the University of Sydney.