Apricus 260L (APHP-R290-260)
Rebates up to
$1,440
STC $600 · VEEC $765 (VIC) · ESC $840 (NSW)
Replace-electric, medium household, best zone. Enter your postcode below for exact figures.
AS/NZS 4234 energy savings
79%
vs the standard's reference electric storage water heater, medium household, best zone.
Register data as at CER (STC) 2026-04-30 · VEU 2026-07-01
Specifications
| Type | Integral all-in-one |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Tank volume | 260 L |
| Hot water delivery | 60 °C |
| Operating ambient | -7 to 43 °C |
Certified to
Specs from: Apricus Australia All In One Heat Pump Water Heater installation and operation manual (rev. 07/21); public STC / VEU / ESS registers.
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Registered certificate values
Every scheme this model is registered for, by zone. STCs at $40, VEECs at $85, ESCs at $30 (reference prices as at 2026-07-07). Claim year 2026, medium household.
SRES — STCs (national)
| CER Zone 1 | 12 STCs | $480 |
| CER Zone 2 | 12 STCs | $480 |
| CER Zone 3 | 15 STCs | $600 |
| CER Zone 4 | 15 STCs | $600 |
| CER Zone 5 | 15 STCs | $600 |
VEU — VEECs (Victoria)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas | Energy savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEU Zone 4 | 9 / 9 | 7 | 78.5% |
| VEU Zone 5 | 8 / 9 | 7 | 77.2% |
ESS — ESCs (NSW)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas metro / regional | Energy savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Zone 3 | 26 / 27 | 11 / 11 | 70.6% |
| ESS Zone 5 | 27 / 28 | 11 / 11 | 66.9% |
Certificate counts are computed from the model's registered performance data using the current regulated equations. A lodged claim depends on the specific installation, household size, and the scheme rules in force at creation. Energy savings % is against the AS/NZS 4234:2021 reference electric storage water heater for that zone, medium household, calculated from the model's registered performance data.
The Apricus APHP-R290-260 is an integral (all in one) heat pump water heater with a 260 L nominal storage tank, built for outdoor installation. It uses R290 refrigerant and shares the same control platform as the rest of the Apricus all in one range: ECO mode uses the heat pump alone and heats water to a maximum of 70 degrees C, while RAPID mode brings in the electric element for a maximum of 75 degrees C. The default hot water outlet temperature is 60 degrees C.
The heat pump operates across an ambient range of -7 to 43 degrees C. Outside this range the auxiliary electric element takes over until conditions return within range. The unit is rated for a water supply pressure of 150-850 kPa and an incoming water temperature of 5-30 degrees C, with a PTR valve set to 850 kPa and 99 degrees C. Legionella control requires boosting at least 45% of tank volume to 60 degrees C daily.
Registered model codes
APHP-R290-260
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