Hydrotherm Hot Water Heat Pump Reviews

About Hydrotherm

Hydrotherm/Aquatech was was founded in 2009 and is situated in Burleigh Heads on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Contact Details

Address: 94-96 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220
Telephone: 1300 769 904
Email: [email protected]
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Hydrotherm DYNAMIC/X8

The DYNAMIC/X8 from Hydrotherm makes things a little confusing as there's also a DYNAMIC/X8 under the Aquatech brand. The Hydrotherm version has 260L storage capacity and among its features:

• Incorporated 1800W backup electric element
• R290 natural refrigerant (propane)
• Vitreous enamel tank
• Toshiba compressor
• Tank Recovery: 4 hours, 20 minutes (with 40°C water temperature rise at 19°C air temperature)
• Coefficient of Performance (COP): 4.15 (at parameters above)
• 5 heating modes, including timer (good for use with a solar power system). 
• Smart touch screen controller
• Non-sacrificial impressed current anode
• Noise rating of 43dB(A) 

The single-phase Dynamic X8 from Hydrotherm measures 620 mm x 1800 mm and weighs 118 kilograms when empty. It's supplied with a 3 pin earthed plug and may be run off a power socket where such connection is permitted, or can be hard-wired where it isn't. The Hydrotherm has been tested down to -10°C  

Aquatech Vs. Hydrotherm - What's The Difference?

The main difference is the controller interface enabling owners to switch between modes. While Aquatech's all-in-one heat pumps have an app and on-screen display; the Hydrotherm only has the latter. The warranty is also longer for the Hydrotherm.

Warranty Details

Hydrotherm's 6 year warranty covers all system parts and tank in full, including any labour charges; whereas the Aquatech  DYNAMIC/X8 has a 5-year parts warranty, and only 2 years on labor. Note that transporting or storing the unit in a horizontal position will void warranty.

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