Chromagen Midea 170L Heat Pump Questions & Answers

Someone said ‘E heater’ means element heating the water like the old electric ones did. Something about the outside air being too hot or too cold needing the water to be heated via an element instead?

In relation to my set up, the outlet pipe is common (joins both heaters), and there are valves on both inlets. So turn valve on to the heater that you require. Don’t leave both on or you’ll always be using both gas & electricity.

The Chromagen Midea 170L Heat Pump only uses electricity.
PTR valve is included in the box.
As to the connectors for inlet, outlet, drain and PTR valve connector diameters are all DN20.
Hope I answered the question.

Hi i had one for 2 years all good, then went noisy . Downloaded the decibel meter app on my I phone and tested it . Unit was 75 DB !!!!! at times loud, specs say it should be 45 decibells. Told my supplier, tech, came adjusted it, no good 2 months later, so got unit replaced under warranty .

I am not happy with the noise and It does seem to be getting louder as time passes. Would not recommend it for that reason.

fours ok although we have 5 in our family . a bit cold after 3 showers one after another with teenagers !!!

Agree, and depends if during hot spells or winter.

No, i would leave it on as normal particularly if you have solar panels on roof . If it works well, dont change it !!!!

I got told it connects to peak, so during warmer months you get a benefit, not during the colder months. Seems to be proven by my bills

No hot water pressure

Don't know, but maybe ring Chromagen and see if they can answer, or if they can direct you to the person who can.

I think you need to unlock first and then press mode.

Ring Chromagem

Agree ring Chromagen, and if they can't do it directly, they should refer you to an agent.

I don't think you can, which is a negative during winter. You would have to ask an electrician or the company to confirm. I get nothing on off peak now.

Seems to be about 60C, but I am not an expert in this.

Not sure Chris, as it was installed by a plumber in the morning, and wired up by a sparky a few hours later. Was pretty much plug in and play. I have not played around with the controls at all.

if u cannot give a simple answer forget the whole thing

We just got our 280L unit fully installed for $700 (this was what we paid and the rest went direct to the supplier as a government rebate). At the moment (in SA at least) you can get the 170L unit installed for free.