www.heatingandventilating.net From the editor
Backing for ‘super fuel’
R
ecent government support for hydrogen-ready appliances has proved an important boost to the
role of hydrogen as a ‘super fuel’. There is currently a consultation in
progress on a proposal to make all new domestic-scale gas boilers sold from 2026 capable of being powered by hydrogen. The intention is for boilers to be ready for
a transition to the use of hydrogen once the network can safely be switched over (Pg7). Recent events has put energy security in the spotlight and it has been interesting to see the number of new and innovative projects involving hydrogen trials. One scheme has seen Baxi and H2G0
Power launched an industrial scale demonstration of their Heat-in-a-box – a containerised solution, combining electrolysis, H2GO’s low-pressure hydrogen storage and Baxi’s hydrogen boiler (Pg7). Another is a pilot by BDR Therma Group which is trialling a ‘world-first’ project using its 100% hydrogen boilers in 12 inhabited homes with hydrogen supplied via an existing natural gas grid (Pg7). The ultimate end game is energy security so this government backing and the flurry of innovation must be is welcomed. HVR wishes all it’s readers a very happy
and prosperous New Year. Heathe Ramsden, Edito
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Welcome
Cutting edge heat & vent
L
ime Tree Work Shop, originally a historic derelict warehouse based in the heart of Sevenoaks, has been transformed into a sleek industrial-looking
modern co-working space with an energy efficient Panasonic heating and cooling PACi split system with nanoe X to ensure all round comfort. Installer, Mid-Tech Services, worked with TJK
Builders on the project, where a Panasonic PACi split system was specified, along with a range of Panasonic indoor ducted fan coils and cassette units to ensure maximum comfort is achieved in each of the different areas in this historic building, with indoor air quality a top priority for the owners, to ensure a safe working environment for all workers and visitors at Lime Tree Work Shop. Spread over 4,500 square feet, Lime Tree Work Shop offers a flexible co-working environment, with communal co-working spaces, lounge areas, meeting rooms and offices to meet a multitude of different needs: the ground floor even doubles as a hireable events space during evenings and weekends. Providing the best air quality and climate control was identified to be crucial to curating a comfortable and safe environment and successful business. The space needed a flexible heating and cooling system, with a wide range of units which could adapt to the different individual spaces within the building, all whilst performing to the highest energy efficiency. To meet the demands of the space, Mid-Tech
Services specified the Panasonic split system as the solution for this project. The open plan communal areas were fitted with two 25 kW three phase Panasonic PACi Elite R32 outdoor split units with four ducted fan coil units spread across the ground and first floor. The extension at the rear of the building had two PACi NX Standard twin split units connected
to four 4-Way Cassette indoor units across the two floors. Finally, four offices and two meeting rooms are installed with a 2.5kW FZ wall mounted unit and one with a 3.5kW, to provide complete flexibility of heating and cooling to suit the individual areas. The ducted fan coil and cassette units all came with nanoe X as standard which can improve indoor air quality by inhibiting the transmission of certain airborne viruses and bacteria indoors. Sandie Johnston, owner of Lime Tree Work Shop
added: “With a new roof, came the addition of a heat pump, which is hugely welcome and helps to future proof the building. The Panasonic control system regulates the temperature and is simple to use and has allowed us to independently and remotely control the various offices and open plan spaces within our co-working facility. During the summer heat wave, everyone commented on how beautifully cool our space was, so much so that it became a bit of a joke that several members were keen to sleep over. “Since Lime Tree Workshop has opened, we are so pleased with how it has been lovingly transformed by TJK Builders and Mid-Tech Services and we couldn’t be happier with the simplicity and efficiency of the heating and cooling system.”
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