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Energie Ecotop Solar Thermodynamic Domestic Water Heating
Description

An Energie Ecotop domestic water heating system consists of a cylinder, with its attached compressor and heat exchanger, and an 8kg aluminium thermodynamic panel, which is externally mounted on the roof, wall, balcony or ground. The Ecotop model has the compressor and control panel mounted above the cylinder giving it a smaller footprint.

The Ecotop cylinder is stainless steel and comes in 250L or 300L capacity with one solar thermodynamic panel. The compressor uses just 390watts when it runs, and it only runs intermittently. It uses minimal electricity.

The system has 3 modes of operation, Eco, Boost and Auto so can provide reliable hot water for changing requirements. It is most efficient when the panel is in the sun but does not rely on the sun to operate effectively. The system produces hot water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Energie Eco works in all weather conditions, and even at night. No separate back-up system is required.

Water in the cylinder is heated to 55°C whihc is the recommended temperature for d°omestic hot water. Once a week the water heats to 65°C to comply with the anti-legionella requirements.

How Eco Works

A refrigerant liquid (R134A) passes through the thermodynamic panel gathering heat from solar radiation, environmental temperature, rain, wind and snow. This causes the refrigerant to become a hot gas which is then compressed, further increasing its temperature.

The heat is then transferred to the water via a heat exchanger coil which is wrapped around the outside of the cylinder. The gas is decompressed and condenses back into a liquid which returns to the panel, and the process repeats.

Key Features
  • Save up to 85% of hot water heating cost
  • Manufactured by European brand leader with over 40 year's experience
  • No maintenance required
  • One lightweight solar panel (8kg)
  • Control system compatible with PV (photo voltaic)
  • Panel does not boil or freeze
  • Expected minimum 25-year life
  • Quick installation (normally within a day)
  • Highest quality engineering
  • All systems are designed and installed to NZ building code
  • Products approved and certified to AS/NZS 2712:2007
Scope of Use
  • Energie Eco hot water systems are suitable for use in any type of residential building where hot water is required
  • It can be used for both new builds and in existing houses as a replacement cylinder
  • There are 5 models suitable for small to medium houses, or for between 1-5 people
Small to Medium Homes: 1-5 People
Product: Cylinder: Panels:
ECOTOP 250 250 litre stainlesss steel 1
ECOTOP 300 300 litre stainless steel 1
     
     
     
Limitations on Use
  • The cylinder is usually housed inside or, if installed outside, under cover as the electronics must not get wet
  • The cylinder is not suitable for wall-mounting
  • The thermodynamic panel should be mounted facing north, west or east

The Energie Eco system must be installed by a qualified plumber and a qualified refrigerant engineer, who must commission the system. Relevant installation documents can be supplied by The Alternative Energy Company on request. The Alternative Installation company handle the refrigeration side of the install and include it in their pricing. Correct installation is important for effective operation and, once installed correctly, it is maintenance free.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Energie Eco systems, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of the technical literature, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause G12: Water supplies

The products meet the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents (available on request):

  • Energie's Supplier Declaration of Conformity, dated 24 January 2014
  • Approved and certified to AS/NZS 2712:2007
In-Service History
  • Manufactured by European brand leader with over 30 year's experience
Other Performance Attributes
  • Average power consumption is 390W
  • Water in the cylinder is heated to 55°C
  • To combat the risk of legionella, once a week the temperature is raised to 65°C to kill any bacteria

 The Energie Eco system is manufactured to the highest standards and certified under the following management systems:

  • Oceanamark schedule, certificate # OMK22618. Issued 17 March 2017
  • WaterMark certificate, licence # WM-022618. Issued 17 March 2017
  • European Keymark certificate, registration # 011-7S888 F, issued 9 September 2009

 Warranty and Maintenance

  • 5 year warranty on cylinder
  • 10 year warranty on solar panel
  • Maintenance is almost non-existent
  • Expected minimum 25-year life
G12 Water Supplies compliant
Water Supplies
Documents
OceanMark Schedule
AS/NZS 2712 Certificate
KeyMark Certificate
Supplier Declaration of Conformity
WaterMark Certificate
WaterMark Licence
Brochure / Technical Guide
FAQs: Energie
How Does it Work?
Installation Details
EcoTop 250 Cylinder Dimensions
EcoTop 300 Location Drawings

The Alternative Energy Company is the New Zealand supplier of solar thermodynamic hot water systems made by Energie (Portugal), and Eurothane GP PIR insulation panels made by Recticel (UK).

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