Heat pumps · UK

ELCOAEROTOP EVO PLUS 48

The ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS 48 is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.46 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 75 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 17.8 m; against a wall 25.2 m.

Last updated: Technical specifications Rules in the UK

Key figures

SCOP (35 °C)
4.46

Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.

Outdoor unit sound power
75dB(A)
Official source
Refrigerant
R32
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
34.8kW
Official source
Rated output 55 °C
33.2kW
Official source
UK

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

Permitted development (MCS 020) ≤ 42 dB(A) · at the assessment position
Free-standing 17.8 m
Against wall 25.2 m
In corner 35.6 m

Indicative calculation (hemispherical, no barriers). Not a substitute for an MCS 020 assessment. Source

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Unknown

Fixed grant towards installation; check current amount with Ofgem. Ofgem

Technical specifications

General
Type Air-to-water BAFA
Compressors 2 BAFA
Capacity control sonstige BAFA
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 34.8 kW BAFA
Rated output 55 °C 33.2 kW BAFA
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.46 BAFA
SCOP (55 °C) 3.25 BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 175 % BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 127 % BAFA
COP A7/W35 4.54 BAFA
COP A2/W35 3.26 BAFA
COP A-7/W35 1.87 BAFA
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 75 dB(A) BAFA
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R32 BAFA
Refrigerant GWP 675 RVO ISDE list
Refrigerant charge 14 kg BAFA
Electrical
Max. power input 24.4 kW BAFA
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes BAFA
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 7,325 € RVO ISDE list

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS 48 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 75 dB(A) that indicatively means 17.8 m free-standing, 25.2 m against a wall or 35.6 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.

Which refrigerant does the ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS 48 use?

The ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS 48 uses R32.