Midea R290 Heat Pumps
Current Chromagen heat-pump products include Midea 235L and 280L all-in-one systems using newer R290 refrigerant technology.
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Chromagen Hot Water Systems
Chromagen is one of Australia's long-established renewable hot-water suppliers, with a range spanning solar hot water, Midea heat pumps, continuous-flow gas and electric storage. For homeowners, the main current choices are 235L and 280L Midea R290 heat pumps, Chromagen SplitLine and RoofLine solar systems, and 20L/min or 26L/min continuous-flow gas.
JR Gas & Water supplies, replaces and installs suitable Chromagen hot-water systems throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland service areas.
Chromagen has sold several generations of hot-water equipment in Australia, so the product name and model number matter when comparing repairs, replacement systems and specifications.
Heat Pumps
Current 235L and 280L Midea R290 all-in-one systems.
Solar Hot Water
SplitLine, RoofLine and LowLine configurations.
Gas Continuous Flow
20L/min and 26L/min in Natural Gas or LPG.
Current JR Pricing
Available genuine Chromagen systems currently start from
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How Much Does a Chromagen Hot Water System Cost?
Live pricing below uses only genuine available Chromagen and Chromagen-Midea hot-water products in JR Gas & Water's current collection.
Bosch, Thermann, generic heat-pump servicing, spare parts and accessories are excluded.
Current Chromagen Prices
–The lowest-priced currently available complete Chromagen system is the from .
Sold-out products, unavailable variants, services, spare parts and unrelated brands are excluded.
| Chromagen category | Current JR price range | Main application |
|---|---|---|
| Chromagen Midea Heat Pump | – | Efficient replacement for electric storage and other systems. |
| Chromagen Solar Hot Water | – | Roof-mounted or split solar thermal hot water. |
| Chromagen Continuous Flow Gas | – | Natural Gas or LPG on-demand hot water. |
| Chromagen Electric Storage | – | Conventional stored electric hot water. |
Current Chromagen Hot Water Range
Solar Hot Water
SplitLine, RoofLine and LowLine systems combine solar thermal collectors with electric, Natural Gas or LPG backup options.
Continuous Flow Gas
Current M-Series products include 20L/min and 26L/min systems for both Natural Gas and LPG.
Electric Storage
Chromagen also maintains conventional electric-storage products and support resources, although current public stock is much narrower than its solar, heat-pump and gas ranges.
Current Chromagen Midea Heat Pumps
Chromagen's current heat-pump range uses Midea-manufactured all-in-one systems.
The heat-pump module and storage cylinder are combined into one appliance, making them straightforward replacements for many external electric-storage water heaters.
Midea 235L R290
Model RSJ-V28/235RDN7-L2. Current Chromagen material positions the 235L as a compact family system for roughly three to four occupants, depending on water usage.
FromMidea 280L R290
Model RSJ-23/300RDN7-L2. Current Chromagen material positions the 280L as the larger household option, with capacity suited to homes of up to approximately six people depending on usage.
FromIs Chromagen Midea the Same as Midea?
Chromagen distributes Midea-manufactured heat-pump water heaters in Australia.
That is why products are commonly referred to as Chromagen Midea, even though Midea is the appliance manufacturer and Chromagen is the Australian supplier and support channel.
For product identification:
“Chromagen Midea HP280” and “Midea 280L supplied by Chromagen” can refer to
Midea-manufactured appliances, but the exact model number still matters
because several generations exist.
Older Chromagen Midea HP170 & HP280
Many Australian homes still contain the earlier Chromagen Midea HP170 and HP280 heat pumps.
These older products pre-date the current 235L and 280L R290 generation and should not automatically be assigned the newer product specifications.
Chromagen continues to maintain technical documentation and spare-parts references for HP170 and HP280 variants, including multiple revisions.
Check the data plate before repairing an older Chromagen heat pump.
HP170 and HP280 systems exist in more than one hardware revision, so model
and version information should be confirmed before ordering components.
New Chromagen Midea R290 vs Older HP170 / HP280
| Feature | Current Midea | Older Chromagen Midea |
|---|---|---|
| Main sizes | 235L / 280L | 170L / 280L |
| Current refrigerant | R290 | Older generation / check exact data plate |
| Configuration | All-in-one | Generation dependent |
| Controller | LCD controller | Earlier controller platform |
| Current support | Active current range | Service documentation and spare parts still listed |
Chromagen Solar Hot Water
Solar thermal hot water remains one of Chromagen's core product categories.
Rather than using rooftop solar panels to generate electricity, solar thermal systems use dedicated collectors to capture heat from sunlight and transfer that heat directly into the hot-water system.
Chromagen currently offers three broad layouts: SplitLine, RoofLine and LowLine.
SplitLine
Ground-level storage tank with roof-mounted solar collectors and pumped solar circulation.
RoofLine
Traditional close-coupled roof-mounted tank and collectors using thermosiphon circulation.
LowLine
Low-profile roof arrangement designed to keep the system compact where ground-level space is unavailable.
Chromagen SplitLine Solar
SplitLine separates the storage cylinder from the roof collectors.
The tank remains at ground level while a pump and intelligent solar controller circulate water through roof-mounted collectors when useful solar energy is available.
Current SplitLine combinations include both flat-plate and evacuated-tube collectors in approximately 200L and 300L configurations.
Chromagen RoofLine Solar
RoofLine places the tank and solar collectors together on the roof.
Heated water naturally rises from the collector into the storage tank using thermosiphon circulation, meaning a separate electric solar circulation pump is not required during normal solar operation.
Current RoofLine packages include 300L systems with twin flat-plate collectors and electric or gas backup options.
Chromagen LowLine Solar
LowLine is a specialised roof-mounted format that positions the tank beneath the collector arrangement.
It is intended for properties where ground space is limited and a lower roof profile is desirable compared with a conventional close-coupled system.
Flat Plate vs Evacuated Tube Solar
Flat Plate
Chromagen's traditional collector platform uses a large absorber within a glazed panel to capture solar heat.
Flat-plate collectors are used across current SplitLine and RoofLine configurations.
Evacuated Tube
Current SplitLine products also include 20-tube and 30-tube configurations, allowing solar collection to be matched to storage capacity and household demand.
Chromagen Electric, Natural Gas & LPG Solar Boosting
Solar thermal systems need backup heating for extended cloudy periods and unusually high household demand.
Chromagen currently offers solar packages with electric boosting and configurations using continuous-flow Natural Gas or LPG boosters.
With gas boosting, solar-heated water passes through the continuous-flow unit and gas is only used when extra heat is required.
Chromagen Continuous-Flow Gas Hot Water
Chromagen's current M-Series gas range includes 20L/min and 26L/min continuous-flow systems.
Both sizes are available in Natural Gas and LPG versions, with current retail products pre-set to 50°C.
Chromagen M20
Approximately 20L/min continuous-flow capacity. Best suited to lower or moderate simultaneous hot-water demand where the gas supply is correctly sized.
Chromagen M26
Approximately 26L/min capacity for homes requiring greater simultaneous hot-water flow.
Chromagen Electric Storage Hot Water
Chromagen also supports conventional electric-storage water heating.
Its current public catalogue is far narrower in this category than its solar, gas and heat-pump ranges, with a 50L electric-storage model appearing in current product listings but showing sold out at the time this page was reviewed.
Electric storage remains mechanically simple but normally consumes more electricity than an efficient heat pump performing the same water-heating duty.
What Size Chromagen Hot Water System Do I Need?
Stored hot water should be sized from actual demand rather than occupant count alone.
JR's starting allowances are approximately 40 litres per person per day for light use, 50 litres for average use, 65 litres for high use and around 80 litres per person for excessive demand.
Midea 235L
Strong starting point for smaller and average households where peak demand remains moderate.
Midea 280L
Better suited to higher family demand, longer showers and homes needing greater stored reserve.
Solar 200L
Suitable where daily demand is lower and collector area, boost strategy and solar contribution are correctly matched.
Solar 300L
Chromagen's main family solar capacity and the basis of many current SplitLine and RoofLine packages.
Chromagen Solar Hot Water vs Midea Heat Pump
Choose Solar Thermal If…
The roof has strong solar exposure and you want dedicated thermal collectors directly heating the water, with electric or gas backup.
Choose Heat Pump If…
You prefer a ground-level all-in-one appliance without solar hot-water collectors on the roof, particularly when replacing electric storage.
Replacing Electric Hot Water with Chromagen
Conventional electric storage can be replaced by several different Chromagen technologies.
The current Midea 235L and 280L heat pumps provide the simplest energy-efficient ground-level pathway, while solar thermal can provide a strong renewable option where the roof and property layout suit collectors.
Chromagen Warranty
Chromagen's current published warranty periods vary by technology.
| Product | Current published warranty summary |
|---|---|
| Midea Heat Pump | Tank 5 years; compressor 3 years; electronics, parts and labour 1 year. |
| Solar Hot Water | Tank and panels 5 years; labour 3 years; other parts 1 year. |
| Gas Continuous Flow | Heat exchanger 10 years; parts and labour 3 years. |
Full warranty terms, installation requirements and exclusions still apply, so the exact warranty documentation supplied with the product should be retained.
Chromagen Repairs, Service & Spare Parts
Chromagen maintains a substantial technical-support and spare-parts library, including manuals and service information for solar hot water, gas continuous-flow and multiple generations of Midea heat pumps.
Older HP170 and HP280 systems in particular have several hardware revisions, so the exact model and version should be identified before parts are ordered.
Solar systems also require periodic attention to items such as anodes, valves, booster operation, circulation components and collector performance.
Chromagen Rebates & STCs
Eligible approved Chromagen solar systems and Midea heat pumps can generate Small-scale Technology Certificates where the exact model and installation satisfy current scheme requirements.
Certificate quantity depends on the product, installation location and current Clean Energy Regulator listing.
Rebate eligibility should therefore be confirmed against the exact current model rather than an older HP170, HP280 or discontinued solar package.
Who Is Chromagen?
The Chromagen brand dates back to 1962 and has a long history in solar thermal water heating.
Chromagen Australia now distributes a broader energy range including solar hot water, heat pumps, gas continuous-flow systems, air conditioning and solar-energy products.
Chromagen maintains an Australian office, dealer and service network, including a Queensland operation in Meadowbrook.
Chromagen Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast
JR Gas & Water installs suitable Chromagen and Chromagen Midea hot-water systems throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland service areas.
Heat-pump installations need suitable airflow, condensate drainage, electrical supply, base construction and service access.
Solar installations additionally require suitable roof structure, orientation, collector placement, insulated solar pipework and correct booster configuration.
Continuous-flow gas systems require correctly sized gas supply, water flow, electrical supply where applicable and compliant appliance clearances.
Chromagen Hot Water FAQs
How much does a Chromagen hot water system cost?
Current complete available Chromagen and Chromagen Midea systems at JR Gas & Water range from to .
What hot water systems does Chromagen make?
Chromagen's current Australian range spans solar thermal hot water, Midea heat pumps, continuous-flow gas and selected electric-storage products.
What size are the current Chromagen Midea heat pumps?
Chromagen's current public heat-pump range consists of 235L and 280L Midea R290 all-in-one systems.
Is Chromagen Midea the same as Midea?
Midea manufactures the heat-pump appliance while Chromagen distributes and supports the products in Australia, which is why they are commonly referred to as Chromagen Midea systems.
What refrigerant do the new Chromagen Midea systems use?
The current 235L RSJ-V28/235RDN7-L2 and 280L RSJ-23/300RDN7-L2 use R290 refrigerant.
What was the Chromagen Midea HP170?
HP170 was an earlier Chromagen-distributed Midea heat pump. Chromagen still provides manuals and spare-parts documentation for several HP170 revisions.
Is the old HP280 the same as the new 280L Midea?
No. The same approximate tank size exists across different generations, so the full model number must be checked before comparing refrigerant, electrical requirements or parts.
Does Chromagen make solar hot water?
Yes. Solar hot water is one of Chromagen's core product categories, with SplitLine, RoofLine and LowLine configurations.
What is Chromagen SplitLine?
SplitLine uses a ground-level storage tank and roof-mounted collectors with pumped solar circulation.
What is Chromagen RoofLine?
RoofLine is a close-coupled roof-mounted solar system using natural thermosiphon circulation between the collector and tank.
What is Chromagen LowLine?
LowLine is a low-profile roof-mounted solar configuration designed to position the tank below the collector arrangement.
Does Chromagen use flat plate solar collectors?
Yes. Current SplitLine and RoofLine products include flat-plate collector configurations.
Does Chromagen use evacuated tubes?
Yes. Current SplitLine systems include 20-tube and 30-tube evacuated collector options.
Can Chromagen solar use gas boost?
Yes. Current Chromagen solar packages include Natural Gas and LPG continuous-flow booster configurations as well as electric boost.
Does Chromagen make continuous-flow gas systems?
Yes. Current Chromagen M-Series products include 20L/min and 26L/min systems in both Natural Gas and LPG versions.
What temperature are current Chromagen gas units set to?
Current retail M20 and M26 products are listed in 50°C pre-set configurations.
What is the Chromagen heat-pump warranty?
Chromagen's current FAQ lists five years on the Midea heat-pump tank, three years on the compressor and one year on electronics, parts and labour, subject to the full warranty conditions.
What is the Chromagen solar warranty?
Current Chromagen information lists five years for tank and panels, three years labour and one year on other parts, subject to warranty conditions.
What is the Chromagen gas warranty?
Current Chromagen information lists ten years on the heat exchanger and three years parts and labour, subject to warranty terms.
Can older Chromagen systems still be repaired?
Often yes. Chromagen maintains a substantial service-documentation and spare-parts library, including material for multiple HP170 and HP280 revisions as well as solar and gas products.
Should I replace my old HP170 with the new 235L?
The current 235L Midea can be a logical upgrade, but JR recommends sizing from actual household usage rather than assuming every HP170 installation needs the same replacement.
Which Chromagen system suits four people?
Four average users represent roughly 200L of daily hot-water demand using JR's 50L-per-person starting point. The Midea 235L, Midea 280L or a correctly sized 300L solar system can all be considered depending on usage, recovery and technology preference.
Can Chromagen replace electric hot water?
Yes. The current Midea heat pumps are specifically promoted as straightforward replacements for existing electric-storage water heaters.
Are Chromagen systems eligible for STCs?
Eligible approved Chromagen solar and heat-pump products can generate Small-scale Technology Certificates where the exact model and installation meet current scheme requirements.
See JR's Hot Water Rebates Queensland page for current information.
Is Chromagen an Australian company?
The Chromagen brand dates to 1962 and operates internationally. Chromagen Australia distributes and supports its hot-water and energy products locally through an Australian office, dealer and service network.
Can JR install Chromagen in Brisbane?
Yes. JR Gas & Water installs suitable Chromagen systems throughout its Brisbane service area.
Can JR install Chromagen on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Suitable Chromagen heat-pump, solar and gas systems can be installed throughout JR Gas & Water's Gold Coast service area.
Can I get a quote before choosing a Chromagen system?
Yes. If you are unsure between heat pump, solar, gas or another replacement pathway, you can request an onsite or written quote before choosing the final system.
Choose Your Chromagen Hot Water System
Start with the technology. Choose the current Midea R290 range where an efficient ground-level replacement for electric storage is the priority. Compare SplitLine or RoofLine where dedicated solar thermal hot water suits the property, or M20/M26 continuous flow where an existing Natural Gas or LPG supply makes gas the preferred pathway. Then size the final system around the household's actual hot-water demand.
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