August BrötjeBLW Mono-KP 12.1
The August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 5.38 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 49 dB(A). Under permitted development the limit is 42 dB(A) measured 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window. Free-standing, the indicative minimum distance is 0.9 m; against a wall 1.3 m.
Key figures
- SCOP (35 °C)
- 5.38
Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.
- Outdoor unit sound power
- 49dB(A)Official source
- Refrigerant
- R290Official source
- Rated output 35 °C
- 12kWOfficial source
- Rated output 55 °C
- 12kWOfficial source
Rules in the UK
These rules are still being verified.
Minimum distance to your neighbour
Permitted development rights + MCS 020 planning standard · 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window
Indicative calculation (hemispherical, no barriers). Not a substitute for an MCS 020 assessment. Source
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
UnknownFixed grant towards installation; check current amount with Ofgem. Ofgem
Technical specifications
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-water | BAFA |
| Compressors | 1 | BAFA |
| Capacity control | drehzahlregelung | BAFA |
| Performance | ||
| Rated output 35 °C | 12 kW | BAFA |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12 kW | BAFA |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 5.38 | BAFA |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.98 | BAFA |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 212 % | BAFA |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 156 % | BAFA |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.47 | BAFA |
| COP A2/W35 | 5.39 | BAFA |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.24 | BAFA |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 49 dB(A) | BAFA |
| Indoor unit sound power | 31.7 dB(A) | BAFA |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 | BAFA |
| Refrigerant charge | 2.15 kg | BAFA |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 9.2 kW | BAFA |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes | BAFA |
Frequently asked questions
Can I install the August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 without planning permission?
Under Permitted development rights + MCS 020 planning standard the unit must not exceed 42 dB(A) 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window. With a sound power of 49 dB(A) that indicatively means 0.9 m free-standing, 1.3 m against a wall or 1.8 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.
Which refrigerant does the August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 use?
The August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 uses R290.