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FOXESSHP1-8P-E

The FOXESS HP1-8P-E is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 5.23 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 51 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 1.1 m; against a wall 1.6 m.

Last updated: Technical specifications Rules in the UK
SCOP (35 °C)
5.23

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

Outdoor unit sound power
51dB(A)
Official source
Refrigerant
R290
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
8kW
Official source
Rated output 55 °C
8.05kW
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 1.1 m
Against wall 1.6 m
In corner 2.2 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 1 BAFA
Capacity control drehzahlregelung BAFA
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 8 kW BAFA
Rated output 55 °C 8.05 kW BAFA
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 5.23 BAFA
SCOP (55 °C) 3.98 BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 206 % BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 156 % BAFA
COP A7/W35 4.75 BAFA
COP A2/W35 5.2 BAFA
COP A-7/W35 3.19 BAFA
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 51 dB(A) BAFA
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 BAFA
Refrigerant GWP 3 RVO ISDE list
Refrigerant charge 1.5 kg BAFA
Electrical
Max. power input 3.8 kW BAFA
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes BAFA
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 2,800 € RVO ISDE list

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the FOXESS HP1-8P-E 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 51 dB(A) that indicatively means 1.1 m free-standing, 1.6 m against a wall or 2.2 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.

Which refrigerant does the FOXESS HP1-8P-E use?

The FOXESS HP1-8P-E uses R290.