The SANDEN Heat Pump is the most efficient and environmentally-friendly hot water system on the market.

It features energy savings of up to 80% when compared to conventional electric hot water units, as well as 50% faster heat recovery when compared to other heat pump units.

This super-efficient, super-quiet, all-electric system provides reliable hot water throughout every day of the year: regardless of outdoor weather conditions; without electrical back-up assistance; and without gas. The SANDEN Heat Pump is capable of producing hot water at temperatures of up to 65^oC, even when outdoor temperatures drop as low as -10^oC, or as high as 43^oC (making it perfectly suitable for the Canberra climate).

The SANDEN Heat Pump System is eligible for the highest number of Small-scale Technology Credits (STCs), meaning that as well as the ongoing energy savings, you can also expect immediate cash benefits the moment the system is installed.

The system has a 15 year design life and boasts class leading warranties, backed by 30 years of operation in Australia.

1. CO₂ is a pollutant, therefore CO₂ refrigerant (R744) is a harmful choice.
   This is simply incorrect. Other commonly used refrigerants (fluorocarbons) today are actually far more harmful than CO₂ (see table). So much so in fact, that CO₂ is used as the basis for measuring Global Warming Potential (GWP) when comparing greenhouse gases.
   For example: 1kg of R134a released into the atmosphere is the equivalent of 1.3 tonnes of CO₂! The SANDEN Heat Pump System uses less than 1kg of CO₂ in its refrigeration cycle.
2. CO₂ technology requires dangerously high operation pressures.
   This is also not true. The high pressure side of the SANDEN Heat Pump System’s operation cycle does not exceed a pressure of 140 bar (1 bar ~ 100kPa). By comparison, recreational scuba tanks operate at a maximum pressure of 200 bar, and your car’s engine can reach pressures of around 2,000 bar during operation. The system also comes fitted with a safety pressure and temperature relief valve.
   What is important is not the pressure that a system operates at, but the quality of material and mechanisms designed & built to withstand those pressures. SANDEN Heat Pumps are made to exceed international standards when it comes to pressure testing requirements.
3. There is a lack of knowledgeable technicians in the area of CO₂ systems.
   Wrong. At LAROS alone, we are happy to recommend a number of qualified & experienced SANDEN Heat Pump technicians, who are able to install the system for you. The SANDEN Heat Pump System also arrives hermetically sealed, so that no further action is required on the unit’s refrigeration circuit once it leaves the factory. Throughout the world, the popularity of CO₂ technology is continuing to grow rapidly, due to its superior chemical properties and minimal environmental impact. As this industry grows, so too will the base of knowledge and experienced people surrounding it.
4. CO₂ technology is too expensive.
   Like most intelligent energy-efficient technologies, there is often an increase in the initial cost, when compared to less effective products. It is important to keep in mind the vast energy savings you will receive over the course of the unit’s lifetime: savings that will benefit your bank account, as well as our environment. Furthermore, SANDEN Heat Pumps are quick & easy to install, and require less maintenance, than other available hot water systems.