November 8, 2024
Lior Kahana

Chinese manufacturer of heat pumps Phoenix has launched a new series of air-to-water heat pumps for residential heating and cooling.

“The smart grid (SG)-Ready feature enables smart connection to the smart grid, allowing the Heco series heat pump to interact with the local power grid,” the company said in a statement. “This integration opens up a world of possibilities for energy management. By connecting to the smart grid, users can access real-time data on energy prices, allowing them to optimize their heating and hot water use according to the best available rates.”

The Heco series uses propane (R290) as refrigerant and includes five models with a nominal capacity between 6 kW and 17 kW.

The smallest product measures 955mm x 425mm x 735mm and weighs 55kg. Its heating capacity ranges from 1.75 kW to 8.08 kW at an inlet-outlet water temperature of 30/35 C and from 1.86 kW to 7.27 kW at an inlet-outlet temperature of of 50/55 C water. The cooling capacity ranges from 2.35 kW to 8.58 kW at an inlet-outlet water temperature of 23/18 C and from 1.70 kW to 6.82 kW at an inlet-outlet water temperature of 12/7 C.

The largest system measures 1,085mm x 460mm x 1,210mm and weighs 160kg. Its heating capacity ranges from 6.15 kW to 18.51 kW at an inlet-outlet water temperature of 30/35 C and from 5.72 kW to 17.10 kW at an inlet-outlet temperature of water temperature of 50/55 C. Cooling capacity ranges from 6.97 kW to 21.78 kW at an inlet-outlet water temperature of 23/18 C and from 5.13 kW to 16.42 kW at an inlet-outlet water temperature of 12/7 C.

The maximum permitted power of the series varies between 3.4 kW and 9.1 kW, while the maximum current is between 13.5 A and 36.2 A.

“Implemented with a self-developed Phnix motherboard and equipped with an R290 safety valve, this solution ensures that any refrigerant leakage will be promptly evacuated, preventing it from entering the room and ensuring safety,” said the manufacturer.

The system also includes a multi-functional water tank and smart grid connection, which the company said allows users to optimize the use of solar energy and reduce grid dependency.

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