HEATING SPOTLIGHT Welsh barn conversion warmed
with Panasonic heat pump A stone-built property in rural Wales has been installed with a Panasonic Aquarea T-CAP J Series 9kW monobloc air-to-water heat pump to replace an oil-fi red boiler.
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pecialist heat pump installer, Paul Thorney of Air2Heat, specifi ed the Panasonic heat pump to provide the three-bedroom stone wall
converted barn property with sustainable heating and domestic hot water. The Panasonic system was purchased and delivered to site through distributors Farr and Harris in Shropshire. Homeowner, Roger May explained the choice to convert from an oil-fi red boiler to an air-source heat pump. He said: “We’ve had oil-fi red central heating since we moved in as this was our only option given the property’s rural location. It started off as no problem at all, 7p a litre when we fi rst came, but it’s since peaked at between 80-90p a litre. When we fi rst started to investigate alternatives, we didn’t know a great deal about heat pumps, but sought the advice of heating specialist, Paul Thorney from Air2Heat, who is very knowledgeable and has experience of retrofi tting older properties.” Looking for a simple solution that would provide
effi cient heating, reduce energy consumption and keep energy bills to a minimum, the homeowners turned to the installer, Air2Heat, who after visiting the property and reviewing the heat loss calculations, recommended the Panasonic Aquarea J Series 9kW monobloc heat pump, along with the Panasonic Smart and Service Cloud controls to be the best solution. The Panasonic units can provide the high energy effi ciencies required and can be further monitored with the Panasonic Aquarea smart cloud controls to achieve optimum benefi t. The owners of the property were advised that the installation would be eligible for the UK government BUS grant. With this scheme, installing a heat pump, the homeowner receives a grant of £7,500 from the government. The new system will also cost them less to run, be
more energy effi cient and a more environmentally friendly solution. Thorney said: “By specifying the Panasonic
Aquarea J Series T-CAP unit it really boiled down to the excellent effi ciencies it can deliver, with high performance, and a CoP of up to 5.4. I have been involved in heat pumps since 2015, and from what I have witnessed so far, when it comes down to effi ciencies, Panasonic come out best. If other
oil users around rural Britain knew how low-cost heat pumps were, we would very quickly expedite the swap. It is reducing their carbon footprint and reducing their bills. In addition, the ongoing support from not only the distributors but also Panasonic, the manufacturer themselves is an excellent bonus.” Ensuring the temperature remained constant was an important part of the homeowner’s decision, as they wanted to move away from the fl uctuating temperatures of the oil-fi red system. Homeowner, Sarah May, seeks to dispel the myths of heat pumps. She commented: “It’s absolutely amazing, we’ve got a lovely constantly warm house, it’s not that intense heat when you put your oil-fi red central heating on, and your radiators are not scorching hot but more of a milder warmth. A lot of people ask if our heat pump is noisy, no, it is not and surprisingly quiet. We couldn’t be more satisfi ed with our new Panasonic heat pump system.”
The Panasonic J Series High Performance heat pump boasts an A+++ Energy Class, available in a range of sizes from 9 to 16 kW, and can be attached to the internal domestic hot water tank (DHW) for ease of installation. With the added benefi t of
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Panasonic Smart Cloud and Service Cloud, that enable remote control and monitoring of the heating system, homeowners are empowered to track energy consumption and control output. Furthermore, installers are given access to remote monitoring capabilities for swift diagnosis and resolution of the system’s operation, reducing wait time and cost. Thorney complimented Panasonic’s support, saying: “Panasonic’s customer support is amongst the best I have seen in the UK, they are really proactive and off er lots of support throughout, during and after an install. Plus, they are striving to do better all the time, it is not just about the products. As an installer I can see the eff ort they put into their back up assistance and know there is support in place if anything goes wrong. People are really starting to recognise Panasonic for their heating and cooling solutions like never before in the UK. They really do put the eff ort in to make these market changes a positive experience. The Panasonic Service Cloud off ers even more peace of mind and is free of charge, I know no other manufacturer in the UK that off ers this kind of service.”
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