The AmbiPower® 280e is a Low GWP (Global Warming Potential) R290 refrigerant 280L litre Heat Pump for replacement of an electric water heater. It is an energy efficient alternative for areas where a traditional solar water heater may not be suitable with a high Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 5.2.
AmbiPower® 280e Heat Pump has been designed and tested to withstand the harsh Australian conditions, with:
- Enamel lined water tank reduces the risk of corrosion.
- Side fan design provides maximum airflow and protects from the rain.
- Durable outer shell in painted sheet metal design with Aluminium top cover to reduce corrosion and withstand harsh weather conditions.
- LED touchscreen controller provides optimum visibility, product performance information and user-friendly operation.
FEATURES:
- Advanced wrap around microchannel heating technology for uniform and faster water heating
- Suitable for cold climates with an operating range from -6°C to +43°C
- Suitable for harsh water conditions
- Can save up to 73.9% on your water heating energy consumption compared to an electric water heater in Zone 3#
- 2.4 kW back-up element for cold climatic conditions
- User-friendly touch screen LED display
- Eligible for STCs (may be eligible for additional incentives in some states)
- 7 year cylinder warranty*
- Suitable for up to 6 people^
- Uses R290 refrigerant with a GWP of <3
Warranty details*:
- 7 years cylinder supply
- 3 years cylinder labour
- 3 years sealed systems supply including labour
- 1 year parts supply and labour on all other parts
*The warranty periods above apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide available in the Downloads tab on this page. Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies where a rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for installations from 1 July 2023. For further details, call Rheem Australia on 131 031.
+Rheem warranty may not apply if the water heater is connected to a water supply which: has a Chloride content >250mg/L; a pH <6.0 or >9.5; has a Total Dissolved Solids content >600mg/L; is scaling with a Saturation Index >+0.8, or; is corrosive with a Saturation Index <-1.0.
# Energy savings of up to 73.9% in Zone 3 based on TRNSYS modelling on hot water energy consumption when replacing an electric water heater (min 16 hours/day). Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff.
^ Based on 7 min showers at 42°C mixed water temperature in moderate climate, time of use tariff.
