Panasonic DeutschlandAquarea [WH-ADC0309K3E5AN / WH-UDZ07KE5]
The Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0309K3E5AN / WH-UDZ07KE5] is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.9 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 56 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 2.0 m; against a wall 2.8 m.
Key figures
- SCOP (35 °C)
- 4.9
Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.
- Outdoor unit sound power
- 56dB(A)Official source
- Refrigerant
- R32Official source
- Rated output 35 °C
- 7kWOfficial source
- Rated output 55 °C
- 7kWOfficial 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 | Inverter | BAFA |
| Performance | ||
| Rated output 35 °C | 7 kW | BAFA |
| Rated output 55 °C | 7 kW | BAFA |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.9 | BAFA |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.62 | BAFA |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 193 % | BAFA |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 142 % | BAFA |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.86 | BAFA |
| COP A2/W35 | 5.03 | BAFA |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.8 | BAFA |
| SEER (cooling) | 5.43 | BAFA |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 56 dB(A) | BAFA |
| Indoor unit sound power | 41 dB(A) | BAFA |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R32 | BAFA |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.3 kg | BAFA |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 3.58 kW | BAFA |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes | BAFA |
Frequently asked questions
Can I install the Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0309K3E5AN / WH-UDZ07KE5] 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 56 dB(A) that indicatively means 2.0 m free-standing, 2.8 m against a wall or 4.0 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.
Which refrigerant does the Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0309K3E5AN / WH-UDZ07KE5] use?
The Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0309K3E5AN / WH-UDZ07KE5] uses R32.