Hot Water
The Next Generation in Super Energy Efficient
Hot Water Heating
Save on Your Electricity Bill with a Heat Pump System that Heats Water
You may be surprised that on average, domestic hot water heating accounts for 28%* of a typical power bill in New Zealand. So if you are looking to find ways reduce your monthly power bill, then look no further than the Black Diamond AquaCore hot water heat pump to heat your domestic hot water.
Just like heat pump technology revolutionised home heating in New Zealand, the same technology is now also used to effectively and efficiently heat domestic hot water.
*Based on BRANZ study report SR221, 2010, verified by EECA.
How Efficient Is a Hot Water Heat Pump?
The efficiency of a heat pump is known as the Coefficient of Performance or COP. This is a ratio of the heat delivered to power consumed. For every 1kW of electrical input energy, The Black Diamond AquaCore Hot Water Heat Pump absorbs freely available heat energy from the outdoor air to provide the home with approximately 4.0kw of heat output.
Compared to typical gas and direct electric heating systems that can have higher running costs with inefficient COPs as low as 0.82*1, Black Diamond AquaCore Hot Water Heat Pump provides a real energy efficient alternative.
*1 Based on manufacturer information for gas instant hot water heater (non-condensing).
How Does it Work and What are the Key Components?
A Black Diamond AquaCore Hot Water Heat Pump is made up of 3 key components that seamlessly work together to provide super energy efficient water heating – the outdoor unit, indoor Heat Exchanger and an existing or new cylinder.
The Outdoor Unit
The Black Diamond AquaCore Hot Water Heat Pump System incorporates an outdoor unit just like any heat pump space heating system. It uses electricity to absorb freely available warmth from the surrounding air and then transfers it to your home so it can provide energy efficient hot water heating all year round.
The system utilises environmentally conscious R32 refrigerant in the outdoor unit which has 1/3 the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of R410A commonly used in other systems, meaning it is better for the environment.
The Indoor Unit
The AquaCore ensures water is heated to 62°C and is fed directly into the top of the cylinder. This means that this water is ready to use straight away. In a traditional electric system it can take hours to heat the water cylinder enough to produce 60°C water from a cold tank situation.
Furthermore, the system features fast recovery of a full water tank and can reheat an entire 180L cylinder in 2 ½ hours where traditional electric cylinders can take up to 3 ¼ hours in winter*.
* Based on tank heat-up test at 10°C ambient temp.
The Hot Water Cylinder
The Black Diamond AquaCore Hot Water Heat Pump System is designed to easily integrate with existing or new hot water cylinders so you can benefit from capital cost savings on retrofits.
Schedule an appointment with one of our specialists today
Take the first step towards ultimate comfort and energy efficiency. Our team of experienced specialists at Blizzard is ready to guide you through the process of selecting the perfect hot water heat pump system for your space.
Made in NZ, for NZ’s Low Temperature Conditions
The locally developed and tested Black Diamond AquaCore Hot Water Heat Pump System is specifically designed to provide hot water for the whole family all year long, no matter what the temperature outside.
Tested in some of the most extreme environments in New Zealand, the Black Diamond AquaCore System has been designed with cold temperatures in mind. In fact, it can effectively operate in a wide temperature range from -15°C all the way up to 45°C.
Wi-Fi Control
Smart hot water with Wi-Fi Control to maximise energy savings
Why pay to heat your water 24/7 when you can maximise energy efficiencies by only heating up the water tank when you actually need it. With Wi-Fi Control you can now monitor your tank temperature and start a reheat cycle when you know you’re actually there to use it. Now you will never run out of hot water even when unexpected guests turn up!
In addition to setting the exact water temperature, you can also set up a reoccurring schedule to have your hot water ready to use when you get back home from work every night.
Furthermore, Wi-Fi control also makes it easier for you to tap into off-peak power rates or free power hours offered by many electricity companies – maximising Energy efficiencies.
AquaCore comes ready with Wi-Fi Control built in, just connect the AquaCore indoor unit to your router and download the app – saving money on heating your water has never been this simple!
What Our Customers Are Saying About Us
The team at Blizzard are awesome – the office team were prompt setting up a viewing to make a quote, the quote appointment was informative and setting the installation date was easy. The team that did our ducted heat pump installation were organised, efficient, hardworking and polite. They communicated well about what they were doing and happily answered any questions/ shared their knowledge along the way. We were very impressed by the service from Blizzard and love our new heat pump system – just in time for the hot weather!! Totally recommend Blizzard!!
A++ Highly recommended team courteous and professional. Ticked all the boxes from initial enquiry to final sign off. Having received more than 6 quotes from various companies. We choose the Daikin 15Kw central heating system with airtouch5 and air ventilation add on. This was executed perfectly in our roof space with the massive outdoor unit neatly tucked away. Installation team were exceptional and very knowledgeable. They were able to bring an extra vent to our ground floor with minimal fuss with a can do attitude absent in others.
Thanks team Blizzard !!
We got quotes from 4 companies to put a Ducted Heat Pump system in our home. Blizzard had the best solutions and options for our needs and also the best price.
The wait time between pulling the trigger and beginning the installation was relatively quick. The team that did the install were really professional and easy to deal with. I was also very impressed by how quickly they worked – they knew what they were doing and there was no mucking around. It only took 2 days to install. I also called Blizzard about a week later to ask if the system could be tweaked and they came round at no extra cost. Really happy I went with Blizzard