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Aquatech Solar Technologies is a Queensland-based heat pump hot water specialist offering all-in-one systems designed to reduce the electricity required for household water heating. Its current core heat pump range is centred on the compact RAPID/X6 and larger DYNAMIC/X8.
JR Gas & Water installs suitable Aquatech heat pump hot water systems across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland service areas.
Both current Aquatech models use R290 refrigerant, enamel-lined steel storage, an impressed-current anode, Wi-Fi control, multiple operating modes and an electric backup element.
Aquatech pricing varies according to the selected capacity and installation requirements. The pricing below uses only genuine available Aquatech products found in JR Gas & Water's live Aquatech collection.
The lowest-priced currently available genuine Aquatech system is the from .
Sold-out products, unrelated brands and generic service products are excluded. Final installed cost depends on plumbing, electrical supply, drainage, base conditions, relocation and other site requirements.
| Aquatech model | Current JR starting price | Main application |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatech RAPID/X6 | Compact heat pump for moderate household demand. | |
| Aquatech DYNAMIC/X8 | Larger-capacity option for heavier household hot water use. |
Aquatech's current residential heat pump range is straightforward: choose the more compact RAPID/X6 where moderate storage and demand are appropriate, or compare the larger DYNAMIC/X8 where the household needs additional stored hot water.
RAPID/X6 is the smaller current Aquatech platform. Aquatech's retail material commonly describes it as a 210L-class system, while the technical specification lists approximately 225L total storage and around 222L heated volume.
FromDYNAMIC/X8 is the larger current model. Aquatech's current product page describes it as a 260L-class system, while the detailed technical sheet lists approximately 268L total storage and around 263L heated volume.
From| Specification | RAPID/X6 | DYNAMIC/X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. retail class | 210L | 260L |
| Technical tank volume | Approx. 225L | Approx. 268L |
| Heated volume | Approx. 222L | Approx. 263L |
| Diameter | Approx. 620mm | Approx. 620mm |
| Height | Approx. 1580mm | Approx. 1800mm |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R290 |
| Electrical supply | 10A single phase | 10A single phase |
| Backup element | 1.8kW | 1.8kW |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
JR sizes stored hot water around actual household demand rather than relying only on the number of occupants.
Our starting allowances are approximately 40 litres per person per day for light use, 50 litres for average use and 65 litres for higher hot water demand.
We then consider the heat pump's recovery rate, baths, shower duration, simultaneous demand and whether the system will operate continuously or mainly during a scheduled tariff or solar-PV window.
Best considered where household demand is moderate and the smaller physical height or storage capacity better suits the property.
Provides greater storage and usable mixed-water capacity for larger households, more bathrooms or heavier peak demand.
RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 use R290 refrigerant. The refrigeration cycle extracts thermal energy from the surrounding air and transfers it into the stored water.
This differs from conventional electric storage, where almost all heat is created directly by an electric-resistance element.
R290 is a natural refrigerant with very low global-warming potential and is now widely used across modern heat pump water heaters.
Heat-pump efficiency changes significantly with ambient temperature. Aquatech's technical data shows COP increasing as outside conditions become warmer.
Under the manufacturer's test data, COP can rise to around 5 under warmer test conditions, while performance is lower in cold ambient conditions.
This makes South East Queensland particularly suitable for heat-pump hot water because much of the year provides relatively favourable ambient-air conditions.
Aquatech's detailed specification lists operating sound pressure around 42 dB(A) under its stated test methodology for both RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8.
That figure should not be treated as identical to perceived noise at every installation. Walls, fences, narrow side passages and hard surfaces can reflect compressor and fan noise.
Positioning remains important where the unit is close to bedrooms, neighbours or enclosed outdoor spaces.
Current Aquatech technical information lists a carbon-steel inner cylinder protected with a Class X vitreous-enamel coating.
Unlike many conventional enamel tanks using a replaceable sacrificial magnesium anode, Aquatech uses a non-sacrificial impressed-current anode system.
The impressed-current system applies a small electrical charge for corrosion protection and is designed to avoid routine sacrificial-anode replacement.
Current Aquatech technical information lists several heating modes designed to balance efficiency, recovery and backup heating.
Prioritises efficient heat-pump operation where rapid recovery is not required.
Normal day-to-day heat-pump operation balancing recovery and efficiency.
Allows the system to combine available heating methods where additional recovery is required.
Higher-recovery operation intended for heavier hot water demand.
Uses the 1.8kW resistance element independently where required.
RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 include connected controls, allowing system operation to be monitored and adjusted from a compatible app.
Aquatech's technical documentation identifies Tuya as the current app platform and includes timer-controlled operation.
Scheduling can be particularly useful where the homeowner wants the heat pump operating during lower-cost tariff periods or periods of strong solar PV generation.
Aquatech heat pumps can be scheduled to operate during daylight hours when a property has rooftop solar PV.
In this arrangement the solar panels generate electricity, the heat pump consumes some of that electricity to heat the water, and the storage tank effectively stores part of that daytime energy as hot water for later use.
Aquatech specifically promotes timer-controlled heating as a way to better utilise household solar generation.
Yes. Both RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 use a 1.8kW electric-resistance element alongside the heat pump.
The element can support higher-recovery operating modes and provides an alternative means of heating where heat-pump operation is unavailable or unsuitable.
Regular reliance on resistance heating will increase electricity consumption compared with normal heat-pump operation.
Current Aquatech documentation lists RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 for normal 220β240V single-phase electricity with a minimum 10A circuit rating.
The heat-pump compressor itself draws substantially less power than a conventional large electric-storage element, while the integrated 1.8kW backup element increases demand when operating.
The actual installation still needs to comply with the model requirements and current Australian electrical standards.
Current technical data lists a maximum heat-pump water temperature around 60Β°C and up to approximately 70Β°C when the electric element is used.
Delivered water temperature at bathrooms and fixtures is separately controlled by the home's plumbing and tempering requirements.
Current Aquatech technical information lists heat-pump operation across an ambient range of approximately -5Β°C to 43Β°C.
Brisbane and Gold Coast conditions are normally well within that operating range and generally provide favourable ambient temperatures for air-source heat-pump performance.
The system still needs good airflow around the evaporator and should not be installed in a confined space without meeting the manufacturer's requirements.
Conventional electric-storage replacement is one of the most logical applications for an Aquatech heat pump.
The home retains stored hot water but changes the primary heating method from electric resistance to an air-source heat pump.
Because heat pumps have different recovery characteristics from electric cylinders, JR does not recommend simply matching the old tank's litre capacity.
Eligible approved Aquatech heat pump installations can qualify for Small-scale Technology Certificates where the exact model and installation meet current scheme requirements.
Aquatech publishes STC rebate values by climate zone for its current heat pumps. The number and financial value of certificates can change, so the applicable benefit should be checked at the time of installation.
Aquatech Solar Technologies is a Queensland-based hot water and renewable energy business headquartered in Burleigh on the Gold Coast.
The company distributes heat pump hot water products and supports them through a trade and service network across Australia.
Its current Aquatech-branded range is focused on the RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 heat-pump platforms.
JR Gas & Water installs suitable Aquatech heat pump hot water systems throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland service areas.
Installation needs to consider airflow, tank location, base conditions, condensate drainage, electrical connection, plumbing, valves and access for future servicing.
Where an Aquatech is replacing an existing electric, gas or solar hot water system, the replacement scope can also include relocation, removal, electrical changes and pipework modifications where required.
Current genuine available Aquatech systems in JR Gas & Water's live collection range from to .
The current available Aquatech RAPID/X6 at JR Gas & Water starts from .
The current available Aquatech DYNAMIC/X8 at JR Gas & Water starts from .
Aquatech's current main heat pump range is centred on the smaller RAPID/X6 and larger DYNAMIC/X8.
The RAPID/X6 is commonly described as a 210L-class heat pump. Aquatech's detailed technical data lists approximately 225L total tank storage and about 222L heated volume.
The DYNAMIC/X8 is commonly described as a 260L-class system. Detailed Aquatech specifications list approximately 268L total tank capacity and about 263L heated volume.
Neither is automatically better. RAPID/X6 suits lower to moderate demand and has a shorter cabinet, while DYNAMIC/X8 provides more stored hot water for larger households and heavier peak use.
Current RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 systems use R290 natural refrigerant.
Aquatech's technical specification lists approximately 42dB(A) sound pressure under its stated test method. Actual perceived sound depends on the installation location.
Yes. Current Aquatech heat pumps include Wi-Fi-enabled controls and Aquatech documentation identifies the Tuya platform for app control.
Yes. Aquatech heat pumps include timer-controlled operation, allowing heating to be scheduled during periods of strong rooftop-solar generation.
No. Current RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 specifications use 220β240V single-phase electricity with a listed minimum 10A circuit rating.
Yes. Current RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 systems include a 1.8kW electric resistance element for backup and higher-recovery operating modes.
No. Current Aquatech technical information lists carbon-steel tank construction protected by vitreous enamel and an impressed-current corrosion-protection anode.
Aquatech uses a non-sacrificial impressed-current anode rather than a conventional sacrificial magnesium or zinc anode. It is designed to provide active corrosion protection without routine sacrificial-anode replacement.
Current technical documentation lists Eco, Standard, Hybrid, Hybrid+ and Element operating modes.
Current technical data lists heat-pump heating to approximately 60Β°C and up to around 70Β°C when electric-element heating is used.
Yes. Conventional electric storage is one of the main replacement applications for an Aquatech heat pump. The new system should still be re-sized around current household demand rather than automatically matching the old tank capacity.
Eligible approved Aquatech heat pumps can qualify for Small-scale Technology Certificates where the exact model and installation meet current scheme requirements.
See JR's Hot Water Rebates Queensland page for more information.
Aquatech Solar Technologies is based in Burleigh, Queensland and distributes its heat pump hot water products through an Australian trade and service network.
Yes. JR Gas & Water installs suitable Aquatech heat pump hot water systems throughout its Brisbane service area.
Yes. Suitable Aquatech systems can be installed throughout JR Gas & Water's Gold Coast service area.
Yes. If you are unsure which capacity suits the household or whether the existing installation needs electrical, base, drainage or plumbing changes, you can request an onsite or written quote before choosing the final system.
Compare RAPID/X6 and DYNAMIC/X8 based on household hot water demand rather than simply choosing the larger tank. Consider daily usage, bathrooms, recovery time, solar-PV scheduling and the available installation space before selecting the final Aquatech model.
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