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Viessmann Vitocal 161-A 270 SO review

270L capacity. Priced at $3400

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Type

Model type
Integrated

Cost

Price
$3,400.00

Specifications

Air flow rate (m3/h)
Not stated
Booster element power consumption (kW)
1.8
Capacity (L)
270
Company name
Carrier Global Corporation
Cylinder material
Enamel lined
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)
200
Minimum clearance for side outlet (mm)
200
Noise level (dbA)
43
Output water temperature (°C)
15 to 75 (default 55)
Rated voltage (V)
220 – 240
Tank width (mm)
620
Tank depth (mm)
620
Tank height (mm)
1838
Tank weight when empty (kg)
118
Tank weight when full (kg)
388
Minimum working ambient temperature (°C)
Maximum working ambient temperature (°C)
Contact
viessmann.com.au/en/products/heat-pump/vitocal-161-a
STC Zone 1
12
STC Zone 2
12
STC Zone 3
15
STC Zone 4
16
STC Zone 5
15

Sustainability

Covered under the VEEC scheme
Covered under the NSW ESS
ACC0309204
Heat pump power input (kW)
1.2
Maximum power consumption (kW)
3
Refrigerant capacity (kg)
0.4
Refrigerant type
R290
Seasonal coefficient of performance
4.15 (@20°C)
Watermark certificate
26970
Warranty
Parts 5, labour 5
Country of origin
China

Features

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

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Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.