{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-noir-2-tonnes-24000-btu","title":"TCL APEX XS Central Heat Pump (Black) | 2 Tons - 24000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen the Outdoor Unit Is Visible: Basalt Grey Changes the Conversation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one buys a heat pump for its appearance. But many of our clients in \u003cstrong\u003eOld Longueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWestmount\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOutremont\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the heritage areas of \u003cstrong\u003eLe Plateau\u003c\/strong\u003e ask us the same question when choosing a location: is there any way to avoid that large beige box visible from the street?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2-ton TCL APEX XS central heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eBasalt Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e meets this constraint without technical compromise. The unit is mechanically identical to the light-colored version — same components, same certified ratings, same certification. Only the surface treatment of the outdoor unit differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the dark finish actually solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA basalt-gray cabinet visually blends into a concrete foundation, dark brick wall, gray aluminum siding, or dense landscaping. In the real-world situations we encounter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA narrow backyard visible from the alley\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the unit cannot be concealed behind a screen;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA side of the house exposed to the street\u003c\/strong\u003e, when no other location meets the required clearances;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rooftop terrace or condo balcony\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the unit remains permanently within the occupants' field of view;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA zoning or condominium regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring discreet integration of mechanical equipment — common in central boroughs and newer condominium corporations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a practical benefit: a dark finish better hides limescale marks, splashes, and the gray film that street dust deposits on any outdoor unit in an urban environment. After three winters of salt and slush, the difference in appearance is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be clear about what the finish does not change: it has no measurable effect on heat-exchanger performance or energy consumption. The choice is aesthetic, and it is legitimate as such; we will not claim otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance identical to the light-colored version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData from the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at 8.3°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at -8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24,000 BTU\/h at -15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13,300 BTU\/h at -30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e19.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, this capacity offers the best seasonal heating efficiency in the entire APEX XS series. Its full capacity remains available down to \u003cstrong\u003e-15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler\u003c\/strong\u003e: H24APH20UDE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H24SDH20XQC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 218453815 — \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4622454\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, 68.1 oz charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: 835 CFM — \u003cstrong\u003estatic pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.58 \/ 0.8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 V — \u003cstrong\u003eMCA 19 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 30 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant piping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 in. liquid, 3\/4 in. gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45 dB(A) indoors, 53 dB(A) outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-handler dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21.00 x 21.00 x 46.44 in. — \u003cstrong\u003efilter\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 x 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor-unit dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38.50 x 16.56 x 31.63 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert rebate\u003c\/strong\u003e: $2,880 in an existing home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe air handler's \u003cstrong\u003e45 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e matters just as much as appearance when the unit is installed near a living space — in a mechanical room adjacent to a basement bedroom, for example. It is the quietest level in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the outdoor location: the method, in order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen appearance enters the equation, the temptation is to first choose where the unit will be least visible and then check whether it is feasible. We do the opposite, because starting with appearance leads to rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical clearances first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer requires a minimum of 12 in. in front of the air return and 40 in. on the discharge side. A discreet but cramped location causes the unit to recirculate its own air, and capacity collapses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow and condensate management next.\u003c\/strong\u003e The unit is raised above the area's typical snow depth, and defrost water must drain somewhere other than beneath its own feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperty lines and neighbors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several municipalities in \u003cstrong\u003eGreater Montreal\u003c\/strong\u003e regulate the noise of mechanical equipment near property lines. This check is done beforehand, not after a complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping length and routing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every foot added beyond the factory charge requires a charge adjustment and affects efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics last\u003c\/strong\u003e, among the locations that meet the first four criteria. This is where the Basalt Grey finish truly expands the options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the dark finish does not eliminate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discreet unit is still a unit that must be maintained. Decorative screens that some homeowners add afterward are the most common cause of capacity loss we see during service visits: a slatted fence installed ten inches from the air discharge, a hedge that has grown three feet in two seasons, or a shelter designed to hide the unit that ends up suffocating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a screen is desired, it should be designed as part of the installation, while respecting the clearances, not added the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe air handler and its three positions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indoor unit can be installed in \u003cstrong\u003eupflow vertical, left horizontal, or right horizontal\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration, covering nearly all basement and mechanical-room layouts. 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