Solterra Dunstar Heat Pump

The Solterra heat pump was manufactured and installed by Dunstar of Clonakilty. These are a basic and reliable heat pump. Usually doing both heating and hot water (to a low level). Controls are normally a set target flow line temperature which is adjustable on the heat pump. Combined with a time-clock and set of thermostats and actuators.

Issues encountered with the Soltera Heat pump

• Poor use of controls
• Faulty run capacitors resulting in high amps
• Flow switch failure
• Carel controller failure
• Air locking in heating system
• Lack of pressure in heating and brine side