What's New

LG adds single split Artcool with R32

14/10/2019

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LG's Artcool Gallery using R32 is now available as a single split

LG has added a single split option to its Artcool Gallery range of air conditioning units in the UK using R32 refrigerant.

The Artcool Gallery units, which allow users to customise their space with interchangeable artwork, were already available for multi split and VRF systems.

Smart energy control with Samsung

10/10/2019

Samsung, energy supplier Bulb and tech firm Chameleon have launched a new tool designed to help consumers make smarter, more energy efficient decisions at home.

The SmartThings Energy Control service is a free-to-download tool that runs from a smartphone app, helping connect users with their smart meters and make sense of their energy data and any potential smart home controls they possess. The technology also works well with Samsung heat pumps.

Mitsubishi Electric completes R32 indoor line-up

7/10/2019

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Floor mounted systems have been added to Mitsubishi Electric's M Series

Mitsubishi Electric says it is now offering a full range of indoor unit types on R32 refrigerant, following the addition of its new MFZ-KT R32 floor mounted systems to the M Series.

The new range, which features a built-in refrigerant leak detector, is available in 2.5kW, 3.5kW and 5kW capacities and connection to R32 MXZ multi-split outdoor units is also possible if required.

Climalife extends cleaning range

24/9/2019

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Climalife had added three new specialist cleaning products to its Frionett range in Europe.

The company says the launch of Coil Cleaner, Evaporator Cleaner and Condenser Cleaner is in response to customer feedback, with the new products designed to help professionals spend less time cleaning.

Enikő Beke, marketing and business development manager for cleaning products at Climalife, said: "Many Europeans reportedly spend over 90% of their time indoors*. I think all equipment intended to make feel us comfortable, keep our food fresh, preserve medicines or cool servers in data centres should be clean and free of debris, in order to protect our health as well as the health of the equipment.”

*Source: World Health Organisation report "Combined or multiple exposure to health stressors in indoor built environments"

Hotel controls upgrade

24/9/2019

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Panasonic has upgraded its wired-in Touch Hotel Controller.

The new look includes a touch screen digital display interface, new fascia design and NFC communication for easy commissioning - even without connected power - and setup with Android, improving functionality for installers, the hotel and guests.

New heat pump chillers from Panasonic

24/9/2019

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Panasonic has introduced a new series of heat pump chiller, designed for hotels, commercial and industrial premises.

Available in a range of sizes, offering heating and cooling capacities from 20kW to 210kW, the manufacturer says the ECOi-W series has high SEER/SCOP values (average SEER of 3.85 and SCOP 3.32), quiet operation and a compact footprint.

Trane adds to XStream range

10/9/2019

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Trane has added new models to its XStream range of water-cooled screw chillers.

The XStream RTHF XSE units offer capacities of 3.0 to 3.6 MW and are said to provide a reliable and efficient alternative for building owners who require higher part load efficiency in comfort cooling applications.

Micron atomisers launched

10/9/2019

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The Micromiser can produce spray rates of up to 18 litres per hour

Micron Sprayers has extended its range with new products aimed at adiabatic cooling and humidification.

The company was launched 60 years ago and has traditionally produced rotary atomisers for agriculture, forestry, public and animal health spray applications.

Fresh start for Seal Pro

29/8/2019

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Primalec's range of refrigerant sealants is now being produced in the UK with new branding.

The company says this will lead to a shorter and more reliable supply chain for Seal Pro, the micro leak repair system for refrigerants.

CAREL's new valve for CO2

27/8/2019

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CAREL has introduced a new electronic expansion valve with copper fittings designed for transcritical CO2 applications.

The goal of reducing the environmental impact of refrigerant gases has driven the development of a new generation of high-performance components, including the new E2V-CW high pressure valves.

Voice Control from Panasonic

12/8/2019

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Panasonic has introduced Voice Control with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to its air conditioning portfolio.

Homeowners who are used to controlling their lighting and audio with their voice can now also set preferences for their Panasonic air conditioning system to create the desired environment. Once paired with a Panasonic air conditioning unit via the Comfort Cloud app, homeowners can use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for simple tasks such as on/off, operating modes, temperature settings and checking operating status.

Complete solutions

6/8/2019

The D-TEK Select uses an infrared sensor

Scott Davies, UK Sales Director for JAVAC UK, explains why JAVAC is the one stop shop for HVAC leak detection equipment.

Leak detection is always a tricky job. Engineers never know what they are going to be faced with until they arrive at a job and the reality can massively vary. From public thoroughfares where access is limited, to tight spaces and dark ceiling voids which don’t lend themselves to easy leak detection, more often than not, time is of the essence and a reliable method of leak detection is essential.

TurboChill on ETL

6/8/2019

Air conditioning manufacturer Airedale International's TurboChill Spray Evaporator range of chillers, with R1234ze refrigerant, has been included on the Energy Technology List (ETL).

The ETL (or Energy Technology Product List, ETPL) is a government-managed list of energy-efficient plant and machinery. Its purpose is to encourage businesses to choose energy efficient products when making capital purchases so as to help overall environmental goals. An added incentive is that any capital purchases from the list qualify for the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) tax scheme and can therefore be fully offset against any taxable profit for the same year.

Single-cable control from Eckelmann

6/8/2019

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Eckelmann’s VS 3010 compressor and condenser controller now supports the Modbus connection of BITZER’s Ecoline compressors.

The optional firmware update is said to reduce cabling to a minimum and speed up the implementation of the intelligent compressors, with connection to the control cabinet via a single Modbus cable.

Toshiba's high hopes for low noise splits

30/7/2019

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Toshiba has introduced a new range of ultra-quiet high-wall split air conditioning systems running on R32 refrigerant.

Based on Toshiba’s inverter driven twin-rotary compressor for the 7kW condensing unit and single-rotary compressor for smaller capacities, the heat pump-based SEIYA units are designed to deliver year-round cooling and heating, with a European Efficiency Rating of A++ for cooling across the range.

Bacharach adds MVR-SC controller

18/7/2019

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Bacharach has introduced the MVR-SC controller to pair with its MVR-300 refrigerant monitors and provide real-time status of refrigerant leaks throughout a facility.

LG launches Therma V R32 Split

18/7/2019

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LG Electronics has added an R32 split to its Therma V air to water heat pump systems.

Aimed at the new and housing renovation markets, the Therma V R32 Split is described by LG as a versatile solution that can deliver effective space heating and hot water supply, with an advanced compressor helping it to achieve the most powerful heating performance yet from a Therma V product.

Panasonic launches R32 Big PACi

15/7/2019

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Panasonic has introduced the Big PACi series of air conditioning equipment in 20kW and 25kW capacities using R32 refrigerant.

The new models include a water heat exchanger option, which the manufacturer says provides an ideal alternative to traditional boiler systems for small retail spaces and office projects that are environmentally conscious.

Hot water unit transforms VRF

2/7/2019

toshiba air conditioning vrf hot water module equipment

Toshiba’s Super Heat Recovery Multi (SHRM-e) VRF system can now be used to produce hot water up to 82 degrees Celsius by adding a hot water module.

The unit transforms Toshiba’s award-winning three-pipe VRF air conditioning system into a highly efficient hot water generator suited use in hotels, gyms, restaurants, shops and offices. With a wide operating range from minus 25 to 40 degrees Celsius, the manufacturer says it can produce hot water year-round without impacting normal cooling and heating operation.

Toshiba completes R32 splits range

18/6/2019

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Toshiba says it now has the widest range of R32 split systems available in the UK, following the completion of its line-up of Super Digital Inverter (SDI) equipment.

The latest additions to the light commercial R32 range include the new Big Super Digital Inverter (SDI) outdoor unit, available in 8hp and 10hp versions, and a complete range of R32 indoor units, including ceiling cassettes, high-walls, consoles and high static pressure duct-mounted units.

Lindapter launches new fixings catalogue

17/6/2019

Fixings specialist Lindapter has launched its new English (metric) catalogue with more than 100 updates including new products, more approvals and the latest technical data.

The Type CF2 clamp has been introduced into the catalogue to extend Lindapter's existing product range and meet market demand. The new Type CF2 additions are High Slip Resistant Clamps designed to suit larger steel sections with thicker flanges. They are available in sizes M12, M16 and M20 with clamping ranges of 12-20mm, 15-25mm and 18-30mm respectively.

Customisable controller from Toshiba

28/5/2019

air conditioning room controller touchscreen

Toshiba has developed a new mini-touchscreen air conditioning room controller that lets clients add their own branding and corporate messages.

The unit operates on the same principles as a high-end smartphone and is designed to be easy to use for end users and quick and simple to install for contractors. It uses the same two-wire connectivity as a standard controller, enabling it to be quickly installed without adding an external power supply on new projects and as an upgrade on existing systems.

Next generation from Elta Fans

17/5/2019

ventilation heat recovery indoor air quality fans

Elta Fans has unveiled the latest version of its Air Design PREMA range of energy recovery units in response to the latest update to the ISO 16890 filtration standards.

Elta says the PREMA range boasts the smallest and lightest energy recovery ventilation units on the market, maintaining good indoor air quality and comfortable temperature levels by transferring thermal energy from the stale air to the incoming fresh air.

New AMD Decking Fixing from Lindapter

7/5/2019

Lindapter has extended its product range with the AMD Decking Fixing, developed to allow building services to be suspended from decking profiles manufactured by Anglian Metal Deck.

Lindapter says that the new fixing creates genuine efficiencies for the contractor as it is installed within seconds and is adjustable onsite without the requirement of specialist labour, expensive tools or power.

Bosch launches R32 splits

7/5/2019

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Bosch Commercial and Industrial has launched a new range of splits with R32 refrigerant for the UK domestic and commercial markets. The range covers single split residential air conditioning (RAC), single commercial air conditioning (SCAC) and multisplit units with DC inverter technology.

The range has an ErP rating of A++ for cooling and A+ for heating for both RAC and SCAC units and A+/A++ for cooling and A for heating of multisplit units.

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What's New?

LG adds single split Artcool with R32

Smart energy control with Samsung

Mitsubishi Electric completes R32 indoor line-up

Climalife extends cleaning range

Hotel controls upgrade

New heat pump chillers from Panasonic

Trane adds to XStream range

Micron atomisers launched

Fresh start for Seal Pro

CAREL's new valve for CO2

Voice Control from Panasonic

Complete solutions

TurboChill on ETL

Single-cable control from Eckelmann

Toshiba's high hopes for low noise splits

Bacharach adds MVR-SC controller

LG launches Therma V R32 Split

Panasonic launches R32 Big PACi

Hot water unit transforms VRF

Toshiba completes R32 splits range

Lindapter launches new fixings catalogue

Customisable controller from Toshiba

Next generation from Elta Fans

New AMD Decking Fixing from Lindapter

Bosch launches R32 splits

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