260LApricus 260L Heat Pump
4.13
COP
43
dB
6yr
Tank
$1,557$3,259
Installed · rebates already off
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Apricus Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
20 years of Aussie hot water nous
Long-running Australian hot water brand, now running R290 with 6 years parts and labour.
4.13
COP
43 dB
Sound level
6 yrs
Warranty
R290
Refrigerant
The story
What Apricus is actually about
Apricus built its name on solar hot water and evacuated tube collectors over the past 20-odd years, and brought that cylinder know-how across to heat pumps. The current All-In-One is a monobloc — compressor on top of the tank, one unit, one install.
The APHP-R290-260 runs propane (R290) with a 400 g charge, posts a COP of 4.13 at 20°C ambient and sits at 43 dB, which is quiet enough for a tight suburban block. The 1.8 kW element takes it to 70°C on Boost.
The real drawcard is the warranty: 6 years parts AND labour on the whole system, which very few brands at this price will put in writing. Smart touch screen controller with the free Smart Life app rounds it out.
Why people pick it
Apricus standouts
6 years parts and labour
Whole system covered — not just parts. Apricus wear the labour bill on valid claims.
R290 natural refrigerant
400 g of propane, near-zero GWP and better heat transfer than the old R134a gear.
Real power monitoring
The touch screen and Smart Life app show tank temp and total power draw in real time.
Solar-friendly timers
Timer-controlled heat-up cycles so the run lands in the middle of the day on your PV.
Quiet at 43 dB
Among the quieter all-in-ones going, which matters near a bedroom wall.
70°C on Boost
Dual heating with an incorporated 1.8 kW element for big-household days.
The range
Apricus models we install in VIC
Prices are installed, with Solar VIC, STC and VEEC rebates already taken off.
260LStraight talk
Who Apricus suits — and who it doesn't
Good fit if…
- Households up to 6 people
- Buyers replacing an old solar or electric tank
- Anyone who wants labour covered, not just parts
Field pros
- • 6 years parts AND labour on the whole system
- • R290 natural refrigerant
- • Quiet at 43 dB
- • Real-time power monitoring via app
Probably not for you if…
- Homes chasing the absolute top COP
- Indoor or garage installs — outdoor only
Field cons
- • One tank size only (260L)
- • Outdoor install only
Apricus warranty
- 6 years parts and labour on the complete system from date of install
- Covers both the APHP-R290-260 heat pump and the TY-ND-00-072 tank
- Must be installed in Australia by a licensed tradesperson — keep the invoice
- Claims lodged within a month of the fault appearing; correctly sized systems only
Rebates on Apricus in VIC
Every unit we list is approved for all three Victorian incentives. We do the paperwork and take it off the price before you pay — no claiming it back later.
$1,000 standard
Solar VIC
~$700
STCs
~$650
VEECs
Weighing up other brands?
Reckon a Apricus is the one?
Send us your setup and we'll come back with a fixed installed price, rebates already deducted — no pushy follow-ups.