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igh performance Toshiba heating and cooling equipment has been


used in combination with a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system as part of a project  home in Cheshire. Two 11kW Toshiba ESTIA air-to- water heat pumps operating on lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R-32 were installed at the 5,500ft2 property, alongside two Toshiba MiNi VRF systems. The Toshiba solution replaced  is supported by a 16kW solar PV installation plus 11kW of battery storage and measures including triple-glazing. Homeowner and renewables consultant Dave Meseck says the property is now “energy- neutral” during the summer months, with generated and stored energy  the grid.


One of the ESTIA systems serves


 the open-plan kitchen and dining area, while the other provides hot water and heats the upstairs radiators and towel rails from a supplied 300 litre cylinder. The ESTIA indoor units include a 3kW back-up heater to ensure continuity of operation at extreme low ambient air temperatures. A 6hp (15.5kW) Toshiba MiNi SMMSe VRF is connected to ducted units in the bedrooms and two of the newly designed compact 3.6kW one-way cassettes downstairs, which has been  traditional home.


The second 5hp (14kW) system


provides heating and cooling for the room above a triple garage via a 5.6kW Toshiba four-way cassette, while the garage space below, where a spa area is planned, is served by two wall- mounted units.


The whole system has been running since December last year and the way it has transformed the house is fantastic,’’ said David Meseck, a specialist in renewables, sustainability and the circular economy. “It was important to get everything right; the project was sized correctly and the equipment installed properly. Together with the other measures,


  of cooling in summer, and the annual servicing cost is comparable to boiler cover. As well as helping to future- proof our home and reducing energy costs, the changes have added value to the property. I would urge anyone looking to invest in their home to look at the bigger picture and make it an environmentally-responsible investment.’’


Installer Peter Franks, managing


 Mechanical Services added: “This is by some distance the biggest domestic project we have undertaken. The customer knew exactly what he wanted and now has a comprehensive heating and cooling system. The Toshiba equipment is excellent in terms of performance and reliability and comes with a seven-year   in it.’’


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