Hot water systems

Rheem AmbiPower 280e 551E280 review

280L capacity. Priced at $3807

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Type

Model type
Integrated

Cost

Price
$3,807.00

Specifications

Air flow rate (m3/h)
Not stated
Booster element power consumption (kW)
2.4
Capacity (L)
280
Company name
Rheem Australia
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
IP24
Maximum delivery (L/hr)
40 @ 6°C, 69 @ 33°C
Maximum horizontal displacement from tank (m)
N/A
Maximum vertical displacement from tank (m)
N/A
Maximum operating pressure temperature relief valve (kPa)
1000
Minimum clearance for side intake (mm)
350
Minimum clearance for side outlet (mm)
1000
Noise level (dbA)
47
Output water temperature (°C)
60
Rated voltage (V)
220 – 240
Tank width (mm)
690
Tank depth (mm)
725
Tank height (mm)
1832
Tank weight when empty (kg)
122
Tank weight when full (kg)
402
Maximum working ambient temperature (°C)
43
Minimum working ambient temperature (°C)
-6
Contact
rheem.com.au/rheem/products/Residential/Heat-Pumps/AmbiPower/Rheem-AmbiPower-280e-Heat-Pump/p/551E280G5
STC Zone 3
18
STC Zone 2
16
STC Zone 5
20
STC Zone 1
15
STC Zone 4
20

Sustainability

Covered under the VEEC scheme
Covered under the NSW ESS
ACC0308462
Heat pump power input (kW)
0.69
Maximum power consumption (kW)
3.1
Refrigerant capacity (kg)
0.34
Refrigerant type
R290
Seasonal coefficient of performance
3.8 (@6°C), 5.2 (@19°C), 6.6 (@33°C), 6.7 (@34°C)
Watermark certificate
000153
Warranty
Tank: parts 7, labour 3; heat pump and valves: 3; all else: 1
Country of origin
Australia

Features

Booster element
Defrost cycle
Suitable for cold temperatures
Suitable household size
Up to 5 people

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