OUTES 260L (AWC4P/260EA-A)
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$600
STC $600
Replace-electric, medium household, best zone. Federal STCs plus the better of VIC (VEECs) or NSW (ESCs). Enter your postcode below for exact figures.
Register data as at CER (STC) 2026-04-30
Specifications
| Type | Standalone split |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Tank volume | 260 L |
| Tank material | Anti-corrosion enamel-lined steel tank, 50mm insulation |
| Rated heating capacity | 3.5 kW |
| Operating ambient | -7 to 46 °C |
Specs from: OUTES (en.outes.com) Water Cycle Heat Pump Water Heater product page; ABCB WaterMark product register; CER SRES air source heat pump models register.
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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)
| Zone 1 | 12 STCs | $480 |
| Zone 2 | 12 STCs | $480 |
| Sydney (Z3) | 14 STCs | $560 |
| Melbourne (Z4) | 15 STCs | $600 |
| Canberra (Z5) | 15 STCs | $600 |
VEU — VEECs (Victoria)
Not yet registered for VEECs.
ESS — ESCs (NSW)
Not yet registered for ESCs.
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 and load size, calculated from the model's registered performance data, or taken directly from the register where it publishes a savings figure. VEU registers this data at the small load (the step-down load for a medium-rated system) and ESS at the medium load, so the two schemes' figures differ for the same zone.
The OUTES AWC4P/260EA-A is a split-system heat pump water heater from the “Water Cycle” range: a water-circulation heat pump module pairs with a 260 L enamel-lined storage tank, with the heat pump pumping heated water to the tank rather than transferring refrigerant directly. It shares the same heat pump module as the 160 L variant, delivering a rated heating capacity of 3.50 kW using R410A refrigerant, a hot water yield of 75 L/h, and an ambient operating range of -7 to 46 degrees C.
The tank carries 50mm insulation and an anti-corrosion enamel lining. OUTES lists a dual-heating design with an incorporated electric backup element, though the manufacturer’s product page does not state its rating. OUTES (Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co. Ltd) does not publish an extended spec sheet for this model beyond the figures above; the model is WaterMark-certified and registered on the Australian SRES air source heat pump models list.
Registered model codes
AWC4P/260EA-A
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