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Waterkotte Industrial Line Air Kaskade 5048.6

The Waterkotte Industrial Line Air Kaskade 5048.6 is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.8 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 68 dB(A).1,2

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SCOP (35 °C)
4.82

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

Outdoor unit sound power
68dB(A)2
Official source
Refrigerant
R321
Official source
Type (source)
Air-to-water1
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
43kW2
Official source
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Water Heater Scheme (heat pump water heaters)

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REWS runs a national grant scheme for energy-efficient water heaters in homes; heat pump water heaters are eligible (alongside solar water heaters). The scheme has been extended to 31 December 2026, and part A of the application must be submitted before you buy and install the equipment. Grant amounts: see the REWS page (not verified by us).

Technical specifications

General
Type (source)Air-to-water1
Compressors61
Capacity controldrehzahlregelung1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C43 kW2
Rated output 55 °C44 kW2
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)4.82
SCOP (55 °C)3.52
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C189 %2
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C137 %2
Energy label 35 °CA+++2
Energy label 55 °CA++2
COP A7/W355.181
COP A2/W354.131
COP A-7/W353.121
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power68 dB(A)2
Indoor unit sound power40 dB(A)2
Refrigerant
RefrigerantR321
Refrigerant charge1.3 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input20.4 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG ReadyYes1

How it ranks

SCOP (35 °C): better than 56% of comparable models in our database (Heat pumps · Air-to-water · ≥ 14 kW; n = 208).

Rank 82 of 209

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which refrigerant does the Waterkotte Industrial Line Air Kaskade 5048.6 use?

The Waterkotte Industrial Line Air Kaskade 5048.6 uses R32.1,2

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. Water Heater Scheme (heat pump water heaters) — Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS)