Hot water behind every counter
Wash-up sinks, a dishwasher on constant rotation, and customer and staff facilities all drawing steadily through the day — an Orca heat pump is built for exactly that pattern, cutting water heating costs by up to 70%.
A steady draw, not a single big one
A deli or café doesn't use hot water in one big surge — it's wash-up sinks running between orders, a dishwasher on constant rotation, and customer and staff facilities all drawing steadily through opening hours. That pattern suits an Orca heat pump well: rather than a boiler cycling on and off trying to catch up, the system keeps a tank of clean, ready hot water topped up throughout the day.
Because the boiler is stainless steel and wrapped in 5cm of insulation, water stays clean as well as hot, and the system keeps working independently down to −7°C outside — as low as −15°C with the integrated electric heater — so it copes with a cold snap just as easily as a normal trading day. Most café and deli installations pay for themselves within three years.
We were looking to reduce the energy consumption in O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar to keep costs down. We found that the biggest cost was the heating of our water. After consulting with our plumber, Tommy of Nolan Plumbing and Heating, he explained that he was an agent for Sweeney Renewables who had a new, highly efficient hot water system available. After he explained the advantages of the system we did not hesitate, and got the 300-litre Orca extreme cylinder installed. It's been in 4 months now and has slashed our hot water costs by two-thirds. It's providing hot water for all of our wash-up sinks, three customer restrooms, the staff restroom, and it's also supplementing our dishwasher. We would highly recommend Tommy and the Orca extreme hot water system, and will be installing them in all our other outlets in the very near future.Micheal Hayes Proprietor, O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar, Wexford, Waterford & Cork
Why Orca is the right fit for a deli or café
| Efficiency | Average COP of 3.6 |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 12 years + 2-year parts warranty |
| Typical payback | Within 3 years |
| Operating range | Down to −7°C alone, −15°C with electric heater |
| Tank size | 300 litres |
| Appliance rating | A-rated |
Summary of benefits
- Hot water whenever you need it — wash-up, dishwasher and washrooms all covered
- No immersions, electric showers, oil or gas required
- 70% savings annually on water heating costs
- Unit typically paid for in less than three years
- Virtually maintenance-free