Integrated Cabinet
Consider an integrated system if you have a small house block with limited space for heating and cooling equipment. Hydronic heat pumps operate in reverse-cycle to provide cooling.
Place the integrated heating, cooling and hot water cabinet in a cupboard or laundry for example. Pair the cabinet with a hydronic heat pump and place that outside on a wall or rooftop.
A good integrated cabinet is the Stiebel Eltron model HSBC 300. It provides hydronic heating, cooling and hot water from just one heat pump. Therefore, you don’t need a separate water heater. This reduces floor space and could be considered for apartments, townhouses and houses with limited space.
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One Task at a Time
Keep in mind that your heat pump can only perform one task at a time. Therefore, if you require heating, cooling, hot water and spa heating for example, it may be better to have a separate hot water heat pump.
Space Saving is Key
Factor in rebates offered for stand alone heat pump water heaters. These are not offered for integrated systems. Check the difference of the net installed price. You may find negligible difference between one integrated system and two systems for heating / cooling, and hot water. Therefore, space saving will likely be the key decision factor.
Aqua Plus & Inox Integrated System
Another option is the Aqua Plus integrated storage tank combined with the Inox control system.
The Aqua Plus storage tank has an isolation coil to separate potable hot water from the recirculating hydronic water. It also has an electric element booster for quick hot water recovery.
Pair this system with a hydronic heat pump for the heating and cooling source.
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