Compare Heat Pumps

Manufacturer	Reliability	Efficency	Value for money	Quietness	After sales	Ease of use	More information
Sanden							Details
Chromagen							Details
Bosch							Details
Rheem							Details
Dux							Details

The below table is full

Manufacturer	Sanden	Chromagen	Bosch	Rheem	Dux
Reliability
Efficency
Value for money
Quietness
After sales
Ease of use
Capacity Litres	315	280	270	325	250
Manufacturer Location	Australia -Japan	China	China	Australia	Australia
Tank Warranty	15 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years
H/P Compressor	6 Years	3 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Tank Type	316 Stainless Steel	Mild steel with enamel glazing	Mild steel with enamel glazing	Mild steel with enamel glazing	Mild steel with enamel glazing
Noise Level	37db	48db	43db	Not Available	51 db
STC Rebate Value x $rate	33	28	27	27	26
Connect to off Peak	YES	NO	YES	NO	NO
Back up element	Not necessary	YES when below 5c	YES as backup	YES when below 5c	YES
Boost capacity	315 Litres all the time	100 Litres	100 Litres	180 Litres	100 Litres
Refrigerant	R744 (CO2)	R134a	R134	R134	R134
COP	5+	3	3	3	3
Heat Pump Operating	-10 to +43°C	+5 to +43°C	+3 to +40°C	+5 to +45°C	+5 to +45°C
Energy Savings	80%	60%	60%	65%	60%
Heat Input Heat Pump	.84 KW	.78 kw	.6 Kw	.8Kw	1.2 Kw
Heat Input element	Non - Not required	1.5 Kw - 3 Kw	1.5 Kw	3.6 Kw	3 Kw
Anode Replacement	Non - Not required	Yes, every 2-3 years	Yes, every 2-3 years	Yes, every 2-3 years	Yes, every 2-3 years
Programable	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO