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RatiothermWP Max-HiQ KK43

The Ratiotherm WP Max-HiQ KK43 is a heat pump with SCOP (35 °C) 6.04 and refrigerant R513A.1

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SCOP (35 °C)
6.041

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

Refrigerant
R513A1
Official source
Type (source)
Water-to-water1
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
41.3kW1
Official source
Rated output 55 °C
37.4kW1
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Rules in the UK

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

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£7,500 – £9,0002Fixed grant (England & Wales)

Fixed grant in England and Wales, deducted from your installer’s quote. £9,000 when replacing oil or LPG off the gas grid (until March 2027). Scotland: Home Energy Scotland grant instead.3,4

  • Must be MCS-certified (product and installer). Check the Ofgem product eligibility list.
  • Rated output 41.3 kW; the scheme covers systems up to 45 kW.
  • SCOP at 55 °C: 4.58. The installed system needs a SCOP of at least 2.8 (MCS calculation).
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Technical specifications

General
Type (source) Water-to-water1
Compressors 11
Capacity control keine1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 41.3 kW1
Rated output 55 °C 37.4 kW1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 6.041
SCOP (55 °C) 4.581
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 233.7 %1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 175.2 %1
Noise
Indoor unit sound power 55 dB(A)1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R513A1
Refrigerant charge 6.4 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input 15.1 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes1

Variants

This model is registered in 2 combinations (for example with a different indoor unit or cylinder) with exactly the same performance. All figures on this page apply to each of these types. The part of the type number that differs is in bold; small differences (e.g. cylinder volume or anode) are listed after it:

  • WP Max-HiQ KK43
  • WP Max-LoQ KK43 (Wasser / Wasser)

Manufacturer documentation

  • Manual — Originalbetriebsanleitung WP Max-HiQ KK & WP Max-LoQ KK (ratiotherm.de, PDF)

External links to Ratiotherm's official website. The manufacturer may change or move documents; where they differ, the manufacturer's latest version applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the Ratiotherm WP Max-HiQ KK43?

The SCOP (35 °C) of the Ratiotherm WP Max-HiQ KK43 is 6.04.1

Which refrigerant does the Ratiotherm WP Max-HiQ KK43 use?

The refrigerant of the Ratiotherm WP Max-HiQ KK43 is R513A.1

How much Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant can you get for the Ratiotherm WP Max-HiQ KK43?

£7,500 in England and Wales, provided the product and installer are MCS-certified (£9,000 when replacing oil or LPG off the gas grid, until March 2027). The installer applies and deducts the grant from your quote.1

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. Boiler Upgrade Scheme: what you can get — GOV.UK · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  3. Boiler Upgrade Scheme: guidance for installers (V5) — Ofgem · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  4. Boiler Upgrade Scheme product eligibility — Ofgem · accessed 27 Sept 2026