Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Magazine Issue 104 Nov-Dec

HEAT PUMPS

want to compromise on space in their home. Our new system is the perfect small and powerful, yet quiet solution for homes of all sizes. “As more people look to switch

to an eco-heating option, the ability to understand these systems and talk to home-owners about the best solution for them is a necessity.

Installer Training Courses

“We’re helping installers navigate the changes and capitalise on the

opportunities our sector is experiencing, by offering free training to build your knowledge of our heat pump systems as part of our Sustainable Home Network.” The unit comes in four different capacity ranges 9, 11, 14 and 16 class, which are suitable for homes of various sizes, from a two-bedroom terraced to a four- bedroom detached home. The heat pump system uses a new R32 refrigerant, which requires 30% less refrigerant charge than a R410A equivalent unit and achieves 75% lower CO2 emissions than previous Monobloc units, lowering its environmental impact. Suitable for all climates, the unit can withstand severe winter conditions, with an operational range of -25°C to 60°C. The Daikin Altherma 3 Monobloc has an average life span of up to 15 years, compared to 13* years for a traditional gas boiler and provides a safer living environment by eliminating the need for gas and oil within the home. For more information, visit www.daikin.co.uk/altherma-3-monobloc

Floortherm Renewables offers monthly installer training courses in Daikin Altherma heat pumps, Vent Axia mechanical ventilation heat recovery systems along with bespoke Floortherm branded underfloor heating solutions. Courses are held at its Sustainable Home Centre training facilities in Newry and target three skill levels: Basic Installer: Basic installer course, examining the new Daikin and Vent-Axia products as they emerge and the advantages of each product. Advanced installer: Covering system set-up for commissioning, faultfinding and servicing. Service partner: Examining majorfault errors and training installers up to work alongside Floortherm engineers to help cover warranty claims across the range. Course numbers are limited to 10 due to Covid-19 restrictions. Extra course dates will be organised to accommodate high demands. For more details, call: +44 (0)28 3005 0350 email: info@ftunderfloor.com

performance of their Monobloc using the Daikin Residential Controller App, and through Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. The single unit makes for fast and simple installation that doesn’t require F-Gas qualification to install - perfect for installers looking to increase the range of space-efficient solutions they can offer. As there is no indoor unit or F-Gas connection to be completed, the Monobloc system installation can be a quicker and easier when compared to a multi-unit system. Niall Duffy, Manager Floortherm Renewables, said, “More and more home- owners are looking to make the switch to low-carbon heating technology but don’t

Floortherm is a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre as part of their nationwide drive. Visit: www.daikin.co.uk/en_gb/energy- forchange/homeowners/find-sustainable- home-centre.html for more information.

Floortherm, Rampart Road, Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry, BT34 2QU T: +44 (0)28 3005 0350 E: info@ftunderfloor.com

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