DAIKIN ’ S NEW MID-TEMPERATURE REFRIGERANT SPLIT HEAT PUMP LAUNCHED
PANASONIC ’ S AQUAREA L SERIES WITH NATURAL REFRIGERANT AVAILABLE IN BI-BLOC
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DAIKIN ’ S NEW MID-TEMPERATURE REFRIGERANT SPLIT HEAT PUMP LAUNCHED
Daikin , a Japanese heating company , has introduced a new split heat pump with a mid-temperature refrigerant that can reportedly achieve a water temperature ( LWT ) of up to 65 ° C .
The new product , named Altherma 3 R MT , is offered in three models with capacities of 8 kW , 10 kW and 12 kW , respectively . It uses a compressor and a refrigerant to transfer the heat from the air to the water . The refrigerant split unit can also provide cooling , as well as heating and domestic hot water .
The company says the new heat pump can also work reliably with an outside temperature of -25 ° C and deliver the expected LWT levels at an outside temperature of -15 ° C , without relying on any backup heating .
It has dimensions of 1 003mm x 1 270mm x 533mm , and weighs 107 kg .
The heat pump reportedly has an A +++ energy efficiency for space heating , and an A + energy efficiency for domestic hot water . “ Daikin Altherma 3 R MT is a quiet heat pump . The noise level of 35 dBA in low sound mode , at a distance from 3m , is similar to being in a library .”
For more information , call + 27 ( 0 ) 11 997 4400
PANASONIC ’ S AQUAREA L SERIES WITH NATURAL REFRIGERANT AVAILABLE IN BI-BLOC
Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions continues to expand its heat pump portfolio with the addition of Bi-Bloc units to its Aquarea L Series , which can provide heating , domestic hot water ( DHW ) production and cooling if required .
Panasonic ’ s Aquarea L Series heat pumps utilise the natural refrigerant R290 , which has a low GWP of 3 , therefore it has a lower environmental impact than alternative refrigerants and allows for a more energy-efficient solution ( A +++). The award-winning heat pumps were recognised in the 2022 Good Design Awards , the iF Design Awards 2023 and the Red Dot Awards 2023 , which all highlighted the outstanding design of the heat pumps – aesthetically and functionally .
The L Series allows for easy installation with a hydraulic ( water ) connection between the indoor and outdoor unit . The Aquarea L series provides water outlet temperatures of up to 75 ° C , even in outdoor temperate down to -10 ° C .
To enhance performance and user experience , the latest units come with a host of standard connection options such as buffer tank control , secondary heating pump , threeway or two-way valve control , room thermostat , boiler
connection ( hybrid ) and Panasonic Wi-Fi control of the heat pump remotely . With the heat pump , there is the capability to fit an upgrade board alongside many more added options , including two zone control , PV integration and swimming pool pump control to name a few .
For more information , call + 97 ( 1 ) 800 7262
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