The Future is Electric

Heat pumps – the most energy efficient water heating solution.

ProLine® XE Heat Pump

RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATER

Reduces water heating costs up to:

50, 66 & 80 USG Models available

Electronic Display for temperature setting, operating modes and diagnostics

Powerful 4,500W Back-up Heating Elements

208V and 240V installation options

Eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant

Commercial Heat Pump

WATER HEATER FOR SMART BUSINESSES

Interactive Control: Touchscreen LCD display to select modes, view run information, get troubleshooting alerts, and more.

Quick Installation: Integrated design and pre-charged refrigeration system make for a quick and easy install.

Industry Leading 4.2 COP

High Performance: First-hour delivery exceeds 150 GPH and heat pump power rating of 3.15 HP.

Durable Design: Glass coated tank and electric elements that feature incoloy sheathing for protection from corrosion and scaling.

4 EXPLANATION What is a Heat Pump?

Here are some of the fundamentals of heat pump operations.

By Dave Demma

8 INSTALLATION In Which I Go ccASHP!

Our intrepid HVAC writer chronicles his own journey towards air source heat pump acceptance and installation.

By Ian McTeer

14 INSTALLATION Toronto Condo Retrofit

A pair of nearly 20-year-old downtown 10-storey condo buildings replace their air-cooled chiller with air-to-water heat pumps to provide cooling and offset their gas-fired heating load.

By Doug Picklyk

18 INSTALLATION Hockey Arena Embraces

VRF

A retrofit project at the community arena in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia led to a cost-saving opportunity.

By Dan Vastyan

22 INSTALLATION Optimizing Operations

Montreal west-end health network undertakes $18.8 million energy efficiency retrofit program.

By Doug Picklyk

24 EXPLANATION Heat Pump

Troubleshooting Tips

If you’re familiar with servicing AC units, the heat pump has just a couple more items that need to be addressed.

By Dave Demma

28 EXPLANATION After All These Years

Why heat pumps will expand the hydronics market in the years to come.

By John Siegenthaler

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