Uses Heat From Ambient Air
The refrigeration cycle captures usable heat from the surrounding air and transfers it into the stored water.
VIVA Heat Pump Hot Water Perth
VIVA 270L Heat Pump Hot Water for Perth Homes
Explore the VIVA 270L all in one air source heat pump for residential hot water. The manufacturer publishes full inverter operation, R290 refrigerant, A++ energy grade, built in Wi Fi, solar compatibility and an operating noise level of approximately 43 dB(A).
Storage270LPublished VIVA tank capacity.
Noise43 dB(A)Manufacturer published operating level.
EfficiencyA++Published VIVA energy grade.
Smart ReadyWi Fi + SolarBuilt in Wi Fi and solar compatibility.
VIVA
All In One 270L Heat Pump
Product first approach
Check household hot water demand, installation position and the existing system before ordering.
Capacity suitability depends on the property and how hot water is used.
Heat Pump Hot Water Explained
Heat Pump Hot Water Perth: How Moving Heat Can Improve Efficiency
A heat pump hot water system uses electricity to operate a refrigeration cycle that collects heat from surrounding air and transfers that heat into stored water. It still uses electricity, but the heating process is fundamentally different from a conventional resistance storage heater.
The VIVA 270L is an air source heat pump, not a traditional roof mounted solar thermal hot water system. VIVA publishes it as solar compatible, so a suitable solar PV setup can contribute electricity to its operation.
Variable Speed Compressor
VIVA publishes full inverter technology with a variable speed compressor for controlled heat pump operation.
R290 System
The manufacturer lists R290 refrigerant together with a micro channel heat coil as part of the product architecture.
Built In Wi Fi
VIVA states that the system includes built in Wi Fi for mobile monitoring and control.
How Heat Pump Hot Water Works
Three Energy Transfers Connect the Air Outside to the Hot Water Inside the Tank
The exact control sequence depends on product settings, but the underlying heat pump principle follows the same refrigeration cycle used by heat pump technology more broadly.
Residential energy contextHeat pump hot water can sit alongside a home energy strategy that may also include solar PV.
01
Collect Heat From the Air
A fan moves ambient air across the heat pump evaporator so the refrigerant circuit can absorb available heat.
02
Raise the Refrigerant Temperature
The compressor increases the refrigerant pressure and temperature so the captured heat can be transferred effectively.
03
Transfer Heat Into Stored Water
The heat exchange process transfers energy into the water tank, after which the refrigeration cycle continues as required by the system controls.
Published VIVA Technology
What VIVA Publishes for the 270L All In One Heat Pump
These product points are based on VIVA's current manufacturer information rather than invented performance claims.
Full Inverter Operation
VIVA lists full inverter technology and a variable speed compressor as part of the system.
43 dB(A) Published Noise Level
The manufacturer states an operating noise level of approximately 43 dB(A).
A++ Energy Grade
VIVA publishes an A++ energy grade for the 270L all in one system.
R290 Refrigerant
The product information identifies R290 refrigerant together with a micro channel heat coil.
Smart and Solar Ready
Built in Wi Fi is published for mobile monitoring and control, while the system is described as solar compatible.
Hygiene and Diagnostics
VIVA publishes self diagnostic software and an anti legionella function capable of heating water up to 75°C.
Solar PV Compatibility
Heat Pump Hot Water Can Become Part of the Home Energy Plan
VIVA describes the 270L system as solar compatible. That does not mean the heat pump itself is a solar thermal collector. It means a suitable solar PV system may supply electricity while the heat pump operates.
Existing solar should be reviewed
PV generation, household demand and hot water timing all affect how much self generated electricity may be available.
Control settings matter
Wi Fi capability gives the product a smart control layer, but practical operating schedules should reflect the household.
No guaranteed saving is assumed
Actual energy cost depends on climate, hot water use, electricity tariff, settings, installation and available solar generation.
Installation Planning
The Product Is Only One Part of a Good Hot Water Upgrade
Before a purchase is confirmed, the site should be checked for the existing hot water system, plumbing route, electrical requirements, drainage, usable installation position, air movement and future service access. Exact installation requirements should follow the manufacturer documentation and applicable licensed trade requirements.
Outdoor Location
The heat pump needs a practical position where the unit can exchange heat with surrounding air and remain accessible for service.
Existing Hot Water Connections
Pipework, valves, the old system and any relocation requirement can change the installation scope.
Power and Controls
The existing electrical arrangement should be checked against the product and installation requirements before work proceeds.
Future Maintenance
Placement should leave sensible access for inspection, valves, controls and future component service.
Household Suitability
270 Litres Is the Tank Size. Suitability Still Depends on the Household.
The manufacturer publishes a 270 litre storage capacity. We have not invented a fixed household size because real suitability depends on daily hot water use, shower habits, bath use, peak demand, recovery expectations and the installation environment.
Daily demandHow much hot water the household actually uses matters more than bedroom count alone.
Peak periodsSeveral showers close together can create a different requirement from evenly spread demand.
Existing systemReplacement planning should compare what the old system delivered and where it was installed.
Future useHousehold changes, renovations or added bathrooms may affect the decision.
Current VIVA Trade Promotion
Triple Sale
The supplied campaign artwork states a limited time trade offer on VIVA products. The page keeps the promotion separate from the technical product information so the product page remains useful after the campaign ends.
Limited Time Trade Offer
Buy 2 Heat Pumps and Get 1 Whole House Water Filtration System Free
The campaign artwork lists each VIVA all in one 270L heat pump at $1,450 excluding GST and the included whole house filtration system as valued at $990.
Buy 2VIVA 270L Heat Pumps$1,450 excl. GST / unit
Get 1 FreeWhole House Water Filtration SystemValued at $990
Offer details above reproduce the supplied VIVA campaign artwork. The artwork states product pricing excluding GST. Installation inclusions are not stated in the supplied promotion and should be confirmed before purchase. Trade eligibility, availability and final order terms should also be confirmed.
Manufacturer Published Warranty
Warranty Coverage Varies by Component
Rather than using a single blanket warranty statement, the table below follows the component specific warranty periods currently published by VIVA.
Warranty coverage remains subject to the manufacturer's terms, conditions, installation requirements, maintenance requirements and exclusions. Confirm the current warranty documentation at the time of purchase.
Component
Parts
Parts and Labour
Glass Lined Tank
7 Years
5 Years
Refrigeration
7 Years
5 Years
Electrical Controller and Sensor Leads
5 Years
2 Years
Sacrificial Anode and PTR Valve
2 Years
2 Years
Consumable Items
2 Years
2 Years
Heat Pump Hot Water FAQs
Useful Answers Before You Choose a 270L Heat Pump
The goal is to separate published product facts from assumptions about what will suit a particular household.
No. It is an air source heat pump hot water system. VIVA describes it as solar compatible, which means a suitable solar PV system may provide electricity while the heat pump operates.
VIVA publishes the product as a 270L all in one heat pump. Whether that storage capacity is right for your property depends on real household hot water demand and peak use.
The manufacturer publishes an operating noise level of approximately 43 dB(A). Actual perceived noise at the property also depends on placement, surrounding surfaces and distance from occupied areas.
VIVA publishes a built in Wi Fi module intended for mobile monitoring and control. The exact app functions and network setup should be checked against the current product documentation.
Yes. Electricity powers the fan, compressor, controls and other electrical components. The efficiency advantage comes from transferring heat from ambient air rather than relying only on direct resistance heating.
The supplied VIVA campaign artwork explicitly describes it as a limited time trade offer. Eligibility and final purchase terms should therefore be confirmed before an order is accepted.
The supplied campaign artwork states $1,450 excluding GST per unit but does not state that installation is included. Installation scope and cost should be confirmed separately before purchase.
Heat Pump Hot Water Perth
Start With Your Current Hot Water System and the Property
A useful heat pump decision begins with household demand, the existing system, installation position and whether solar PV is already part of the home energy setup.