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Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline

Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline
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The Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.2 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 56 dB(A). In Ireland a heat pump is exempt from planning permission if it stays below 43 dB(A) (or 5 dB(A) above background noise, if higher), measured at the nearest neighbouring inhabited dwelling. Free-standing, the indicative minimum distance is 1.8 m; against a wall 2.5 m.1,2

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SCOP (35 °C)
4.22

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

Outdoor unit sound power
56dB(A)2
Official source
Refrigerant
R2901
Official source
Type (source)
Air-to-water1
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
7kW2
Official source
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Rules in Ireland

Minimum distance to your neighbour

Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 342 of 2026)3 · nearest neighbouring inhabited dwelling

Planning exemption: max 43 dB(A), or 5 dB(A) above background noise if higher≤ 43 dB(A) · normal operation
Free-standing1.8 m
Against wall2.5 m
In corner3.6 m

Indicative calculation (hemispherical, no barriers). Your installer must confirm the noise level at the nearest neighbouring dwelling.

SEAI Heat Pump System Grant

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€14,5004Maximum for a house, incl. €2,000 boiler scrappage

Up to €14,500 for a house (€11,500 for an apartment), including a €2,000 boiler scrappage grant when an oil, gas, solid-fuel or storage-heater system is removed. Homes built before 2007 need a technical assessment (€200 grant) unless the BER shows a Heat Loss Indicator of 2.3 or less. Installation is charged at 9% VAT.5

  • The heat pump must be listed on SEAI's Home Appliance Register of Performance (HARP) and installed by an SEAI-registered contractor.
  • Home built and occupied before 2021, with an MPRN; grant approval before any work starts and a BER assessment afterwards.

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Technical specifications

General
Type (source)Air-to-water1
Compressors11
Capacity controlInverter1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C7 kW2
Rated output 55 °C7 kW2
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)4.22
SCOP (55 °C)3.282
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C165 %2
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C128 %2
Energy label 35 °CA++2
Energy label 55 °CA++2
COP A7/W355.771
COP A2/W353.971
COP A-7/W352.711
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power56 dB(A)2
Indoor unit sound power51 dB(A)2
Refrigerant
RefrigerantR2901
Refrigerant charge1.24 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input12.55 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG ReadyYes1

How it ranks

SCOP (35 °C): better than 4% of comparable models in our database (Heat pumps · Air-to-water · 6–8 kW; n = 182).

Rank 172 of 183

Compared with every model on VersusIndex in the same group with a known value; equal values do not count as better. This says nothing about price, installation or reliability.

Manufacturer documentation

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need planning permission for the Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline in Ireland?

Not if it meets the exempted-development conditions (Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 342 of 2026)): no more than 43 dB(A) at the nearest neighbouring inhabited dwelling, or 5 dB(A) above background noise if that is higher. With a sound power of 56 dB(A) that indicatively means 1.8 m free-standing, 2.5 m against a wall or 3.6 m in a corner. Ask your SEAI-registered installer to confirm.1,2

How much SEAI grant can you get for the Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline?

Up to €14,500 with the SEAI Heat Pump System Grant, including €2,000 boiler scrappage when an oil, gas, solid-fuel or storage-heater system is removed (€11,500 for an apartment). The home must be built and occupied before 2021, the heat pump must be on SEAI's HARP register and you need grant approval before work starts.1,2

Which refrigerant does the Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline use?

The Tecalor THZ 7.1 IC flex topline uses R290.1,2

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) – heat pumps — Europese Commissie · accessed 15 Oct 2026
  3. Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 342 of 2026)
  4. Heat Pump System Grants — SEAI · accessed 4 Oct 2026
  5. Heat pump heating system (VAT) — Revenue · accessed 4 Oct 2026