{"product_id":"midea-m-thermal-arctic-r290-monobloc-air-source-heat-pump-4-6-8-10-12-14-16kw-variants","title":"Midea M Thermal Arctic R290 Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump — 4\/6\/8\/10\/12\/14\/16kW Variants","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Midea M Thermal Arctic R290 Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump — 4\/6\/8\/10\/12\/14\/16kW Variants --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMidea M Thermal Arctic R290\u003c\/strong\u003e is Midea's natural-refrigerant monobloc air-to-water heat pump range, using \u003cstrong\u003epropane (R290) with an ultra-low GWP of 3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available in \u003cstrong\u003eseven capacities from 4 kW to 16 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e — select the output that matches your calculated heat loss on the variant selector. The range delivers \u003cstrong\u003eflow temperatures up to 75°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and is engineered for genuinely cold UK winters, with all-DC compressor and fan motor technology across every capacity. Like the R32 range, the 12, 14 and 16 kW models are also available in 3-phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003e4–16 kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eOutput range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eR290\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eGWP 3 propane\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eUp to 75°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eMax flow temp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eAll-DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCompressor + fan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003e1 or 3-Phase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eUp to 10 yrs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eMi Pro warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E6F3F1;border-left:4px solid #008377;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eBUS grant eligible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Midea M Thermal Arctic R290 range is MCS certified and eligible for the UK \u003cstrong\u003eBoiler Upgrade Scheme grant\u003c\/strong\u003e when installed by an MCS-certified installer in an eligible property.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF6E0;border-left:4px solid #C89200;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#C89200;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eR290 outdoor unit siting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR290 is an A3 flammable refrigerant. UK installation requires minimum clearances from doors, windows, drains and ignition sources per Midea's technical manual. Most domestic gardens accommodate the unit easily — constrained sites need design review before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBEAE9;border-left:4px solid #B3261E;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#B3261E;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eMCS-certified installer required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo claim the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant and validate the full Midea warranty pathway, this heat pump must be installed and commissioned by an \u003cstrong\u003eMCS-certified heat pump installer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eChoose your capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14.5px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #008377;text-align:left;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHeating output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #008377;text-align:left;font-weight:700;\"\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #008377;text-align:left;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTypical property fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eSmall, well-insulated 1–2 bedroom homes and flats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e6 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eTypical 2–3 bedroom UK homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e8 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e3–4 bedroom semis and detached homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e10 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eLarger 3–4 bedroom detached properties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e12 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase or 3-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eLarge 4–5 bedroom detached, or 3-phase supply properties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e14 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase or 3-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eVery large detached, older retrofits, or 3-phase supply properties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e16 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase or 3-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eLarge detached or light commercial, or 3-phase supply properties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E6F3F1;border-left:4px solid #008377;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eSizing tip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChoose your capacity from a \u003cstrong\u003ecalculated room-by-room heat loss survey\u003c\/strong\u003e against your local winter design temperature. Midea's engineering data shows this range holding useful capacity down to -25°C ambient — always confirm output at your design condition rather than nameplate kW alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF6E0;border-left:4px solid #C89200;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#C89200;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e3-phase availability\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12, 14 and 16 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e variants are available in either 1-phase or 3-phase electrical supply — specify which your property has (or which your DNO connection supports) when ordering. The 4, 6, 8 and 10 kW variants are 1-phase only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eWhy choose the M Thermal Arctic R290\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eR290 refrigerant — GWP 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eNatural propane refrigerant with a GWP of just 3 — close to \u003cstrong\u003eone-thousand times lower\u003c\/strong\u003e than R32. The most future-proof choice ahead of tightening UK F-Gas regulation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFlow temperatures up to 75°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eDelivers \u003cstrong\u003e75°C flow at -10°C ambient\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 55°C flow at -25°C ambient — exceptional for radiator-only retrofits where existing emitters need to stay in place.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eStrong cold-weather output\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eEngineering data shows useful heating capacity maintained down to \u003cstrong\u003e-25°C ambient\u003c\/strong\u003e — dependable through genuinely cold UK winter conditions without leaning on backup electric.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAll-DC compressor and fan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eBoth the compressor and fan motor are \u003cstrong\u003eDC inverter-driven\u003c\/strong\u003e across every capacity — continuous modulation for efficiency and quiet running, no fixed-speed short-cycling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHeating, cooling and DHW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eDelivers space heating, active cooling and sanitary hot water production from a single unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSealed monobloc design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eRefrigerant circuit fully sealed at the factory — installer connects water pipes only, no on-site refrigerant handling required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWide operating envelope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eEngineered across a wide ambient range for UK climate conditions, with hydronic performance data published per capacity band (4–6 kW, 8–10 kW, 12–16 kW).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMi Pro 10-year warranty available\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eMidea offers up to a \u003cstrong\u003e10-year parts and labour warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e through their Mi Pro Partner installer accreditation scheme.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003ePlatform specification (all variants)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14.5px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eMidea M Thermal Arctic R290 Monobloc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eR290 air-to-water monobloc heat pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eAvailable capacities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e4 \/ 6 \/ 8 \/ 10 \/ 12 \/ 14 \/ 16 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eR290 propane (GWP 3, sealed factory charge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eMaximum flow temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e75°C (at -10°C ambient); 55°C (at -25°C ambient)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCompressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eAll-DC inverter driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eFan motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eAll-DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eMinimum rated ambient (4 kW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e-25°C (per Midea EN14511 capacity table)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e1-phase (4–16 kW); 3-phase also available on 12\/14\/16 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eHeating, cooling, sanitary hot water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eMCS certified, BUS grant eligible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eUp to 10 years parts and labour via Midea Mi Pro Partner installer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003ePipework — up to 6 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eInsulated Hose 1\" FBSP × 28 mm CU, 500 mm long (pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003ePipework — 8 kW and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eInsulated Hose 1.25\" FBSP 90° × 28 mm CU × 750 mm long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eAnti-freeze valve (all units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e28 mm Anti-Freeze Valve — ZERO28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eWhat's in the box (every variant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eMidea M Thermal Arctic R290 outdoor monobloc unit (capacity per selected variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eManufacturer installation and commissioning documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eMidea warranty registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eWhat you'll also need (sold separately)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eInsulated flow\/return hose pair — size per capacity (see pipework spec above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e28 mm Anti-Freeze Valve (ZERO28) — required on all units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eRubber anti-vibration feet (required on all units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eDHW cylinder (heat-pump-suitable, indirect coil sized for low flow temperature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eOutdoor wall bracket or floor stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eMagnetic system filter on the primary return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhich kW should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eChoose the variant that matches your \u003cstrong\u003ecalculated heat loss\u003c\/strong\u003e against your local winter design temperature. As a rough guide: 4 kW for small well-insulated 1–2 bed homes; 6 kW for typical 2–3 bed homes; 8 kW for 3–4 bed semis and detached; 10 kW for larger 3–4 bed detached; 12–16 kW for large detached, older retrofits or 3-phase-supply properties. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways confirm with a heat loss survey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs R290 safe for a domestic installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eYes. R290 is widely used across Europe in domestic heat pumps and refrigeration. The refrigerant is \u003cstrong\u003esealed inside the outdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sits outside the property. UK installation rules govern minimum siting clearances to ensure safety; a competent designer will ensure these are met.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhy choose R290 over R32?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eThree reasons: (1) much lower GWP — better environmental credentials and futureproofing against tightening F-Gas rules; (2) higher flow temperatures up to 75°C, useful for radiator retrofits; and (3) strong cold-weather performance, with Midea's own capacity data showing useful output maintained down to -25°C ambient.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I choose 1-phase or 3-phase?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eThe 4, 6, 8 and 10 kW variants are \u003cstrong\u003e1-phase only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 12, 14 and 16 kW variants are available in \u003cstrong\u003eeither 1-phase or 3-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e — specify which suits your property's electrical supply when ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eWill my existing radiators be enough?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eR290's \u003cstrong\u003e75°C flow temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e capability means existing radiators sized for a gas boiler will usually deliver enough output without uprating. A heat loss survey identifies any coldest-rooms exceptions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo I need to be MCS-registered to install this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eThe unit can be installed by any competent heating engineer, but to claim the \u003cstrong\u003eBoiler Upgrade Scheme grant\u003c\/strong\u003e the install must be by an MCS-certified installer. To unlock Midea's 10-year warranty, the installer must additionally be a Midea \u003cstrong\u003eMi Pro Partner\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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