These general features indicate a superior chiller within the market place that does not require alot of maintenance and is built to last at least 2 to 3 times the life expectancy of other chillers. Combined with Ice-X Battery® storage units the capacity of ones cooling system is increased by as much as 3 times over the rated output of the charging unit. A proper Ice-X™ Battery® Design is necessary to gauge the performance of the system in actual and peak day scenarios. This rugged heatpump/chiller is perfect for marine environments, while several units can be combined to provide loads in larger homes, apartments and businesses.