{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-noir-5-tonnes-60000-btu","title":"TCL APEX XS Central Heat Pump (Black) | 5 Tonnes - 60000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMoving away from oil or all-electric heating: converting a large building\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-ton\u003c\/strong\u003e projects rarely come to us as simple replacements. They are conversions: a building still heated with oil, a property whose electric baseboards cost a fortune every winter, or a commercial space equipped with a gas system at the end of its service life. The question is not only which heat pump to choose, but also what heating architecture to put in place for the next fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5-ton TCL APEX XS central heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eBasalt Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e finish is well suited to these conversions because it integrates equally well into a complete system or as an add-on to an existing heating appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree architectures, three economic rationales\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual fuel with an existing furnace.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heat pump provides heating as long as its efficiency exceeds that of the fossil-fuel appliance; below the switchover point, the furnace takes over. This configuration has the advantage of adding almost no electrical load—the backup already exists and does not consume electricity. In a building with limited electrical service, this is often the only practical option in the short term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-electric with electric resistance backup.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heat pump handles the load down to its balance point; a \u003cstrong\u003e5, 10, 15, or 20 kW heating kit\u003c\/strong\u003e supplements it below that threshold. This is a simple configuration with no on-site fuel, but it requires substantial electrical capacity and careful sizing of the element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofit with a coil in a cabinet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the heat pump section is replaced, while the existing air handler is retained. This is the most economical option when the existing blower is recent and properly sized—but it requires verifying that the blower can actually move \u003cstrong\u003e1,800 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e at the required pressure, which is not always the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe evaluate all three before making a recommendation. The best choice depends on the current fuel, available electrical capacity, applicable rate, and the building's expected holding period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing the supplemental heat without overloading the electrical service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the central trade-off in a project of this size. The outdoor unit already requires a minimum ampacity of \u003cstrong\u003e42 A\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e protection. Adding a \u003cstrong\u003e20 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e element at 230 V represents a major additional load, with its own power supply and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reflex of choosing the largest available kit is costly and rarely justified. The correct approach:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculate the building load\u003c\/strong\u003e at the design temperature for the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish the balance point\u003c\/strong\u003e using the heat pump’s capacity curve—which remains at \u003cstrong\u003e50,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize the supplemental heat for the remaining gap\u003c\/strong\u003e below this point, not for the building’s total load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the electrical load calculation according to the Code\u003c\/strong\u003e, including all other building loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method frequently results in a 10 kW element where 20 kW had been considered, avoiding an electrical service upgrade costing several thousand dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25,000 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum capacity — COP 1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValues from the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified tests. Note: the commercial designation of this model is “60,000 BTU\/h,” but \u003cstrong\u003ethe certified nominal capacity is 54,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a peak that can reach 60,000 BTU\/h in cooling mode. The certified value must be used for sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal performance: \u003cstrong\u003e17.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR cold-climate\u003c\/strong\u003e certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler\u003c\/strong\u003e : H60APH20UDE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e : H60SDH20XQC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : 218453821 — \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR number\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4622451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, 134.0 oz charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,800 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 42 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 in. liquid, 7\/8 in. gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 53 dB(A) indoors, 54 dB(A) outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24.50 x 21.00 x 56.00 in. (D cabinet) — \u003cstrong\u003efilter\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 x 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40.69 x 16.13 x 52.69 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating range\u003c\/strong\u003e: down to -30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert grant\u003c\/strong\u003e: $6,480 in an existing home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a conversion changes beyond the equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving an oil- or gas-fired appliance is not limited to disconnecting the old system. Several elements are part of the project and must be included in the budget from the outset:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank removal\u003c\/strong\u003e and, where applicable, checking the soil in the case of heating oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing the chimney\u003c\/strong\u003e or repurposing the exhaust flue, depending on what remains connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModifications to the ductwork system\u003c\/strong\u003e if the required airflow exceeds what the original installation can provide—a critical point at 1,800 CFM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-air treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e in a commercial building, which is subject to specific requirements and represents a separate load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment of the electricity rate\u003c\/strong\u003e and reassessment of the demand charge, particularly in dual-energy systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quote covering only the equipment gives an appealing price and a higher final bill. We prefer to price the entire project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Basalt Grey finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-ton outdoor unit is tall: \u003cstrong\u003e52.69 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a commercial property or in an apartment building's backyard, it is visible. Basalt Grey blends much better with a concrete foundation, metal siding, or dark brick than the light finish, and it maintains a clean appearance despite salt residue and street dust. There is no mechanical difference from the Zinc White version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance in demanding conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5-ton system that provides a building's primary heating justifies professional maintenance at least annually, and every six months in commercial use. The program covers the indoor coil, the \u003cstrong\u003e22 x 20 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the condensate pan and drain, the \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e charge, the outdoor coil, clearances, backup heat operation, and airflow measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condensate drain requires particular attention: the volume of water produced during full cooling by a unit of this capacity can turn a partially clogged drain into water damage within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heating conversion in a large building involves the electrical system, \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, ventilation, removal of the old system, and financial assistance programs. 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