Ares Renewables MB3 (16 kW)
Specifications and technical data
✓ BUS eligibleAir Source (ASHP)ResidentialR3216 kW
| Manufacturer | Ares Renewables |
|---|---|
| Model | MB3 |
| Model code | M316SV3 |
| Heat pump type | Air Source (ASHP) All Air Source heat pumps → |
| Application | Residential All Residential heat pumps → |
| Refrigerant | R32 All R32 heat pumps → |
| Mode | Heating & cooling |
| Heating capacity | 16 kW |
| Max heating output (low temp) | 14.01 kW at A7/W55 |
| COP (heating) | 4.15 at A7/W35 |
| SCOP (heating) | 4 at W35 |
| Operating range (air) | -20 to 35 °C |
| Heating flow temperature | 25–55 °C |
| Electrical supply | 220-240V (Single Phase) |
| Cooling capacity | 16 kW |
| Max cooling output (high temp) | 14.5 kW at A35/W7 |
| Cooling flow temperature | 5–20 °C |
| EER (cooling) | 2.95 at A35/W7 |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1500 × 950 × 370 mm |
| Operational Weight | 145 kg |
| Sound power level | 68 dB(A) (Sound Power LW(A)) |
| Data added | 2026-10-20 |
| Data source | Ares Power heat pumps catalogue |
| Verification | Verified by a human |
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | ✓ BUS eligible — Listed on the Ofgem BUS Product Eligibility List (24 Sep 2026). Grant also needs an MCS-certified installer and a qualifying system design. Funding guide |
| PEL certificate no. | 24.01.009 |
| MCS certification | ✓ MCS listed |
| MCS certificate no. | 24.01.009 |
Check noise at a neighbour’s window (MCS 020 a) →
Ares MB3 M316SV3 R32 DC-inverter air-to-water monobloc heat pump, 16 kW at A7/W35, flow 25-55 °C, heating and cooling, single-phase.
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- SCOP
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- Sound power
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- SCOP
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- SCOP
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- Sound power
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