Renovated Bungalow in Ireland Heated and Cooled by Panasonic’s Innovative EcoFlex System
Wicklow. Ireland
2023
Aquarea air to water heat pump, Control, Residential, nanoe™ X, Hybrid System
Outdoor units: Aquarea EcoFlex
Indoor units: Ducted units
Control: Panasonic Smart Cloud
Alan Rasmussen of Cross Refrigeration
A newly renovated three bed bungalow in Wicklow has
recently been installed with an innovative Panasonic EcoFlex system to heat and
cool the property. The new Aquarea
EcoFleX system provides a unique 2-in-1 solution by connecting an air
ducted unit with Panasonic nanoe™X technology, and an air-to-water Aquarea heat
pump. This hybrid system delivers energy efficient space heating, cooling,
clean air, and heat recovery for hot water.
Challenge
Homeowner and refrigeration installer, Alan Rasmussen
of
Cross Refrigeration installed the units as part of a complete renovation
project which he undertook to his own three-bedroom bungalow. As a long-term
customer and installer of Panasonic ColdChain and Refrigeration products, Alan
worked closely with the Panasonic team, whom designed the system and provided support
and guidance throughout the installation process, ensuring Alan was able to
complete the installation to a good level.
Solutions & Tech Applied
The heat pump system uses unique
technology to drive its systems, offering heat recovery for DHW as well as air
conditioning operation, bi-heating and non-stop heating, whilst operating at
outstanding efficiency with major energy savings, and producing very low CO2
emissions.
The Panasonic Aquarea EcoFleX System
delivers cool or warm air through the ducted unit, hot water to radiators, and
DHW, all depending on the installation.
Homeowner and refrigeration installer, Alan Rasmussen
of
Cross Refrigeration installed the units as part of a complete renovation
project which he undertook to his own three-bedroom bungalow. As a long-term
customer and installer of Panasonic ColdChain and Refrigeration products, Alan
worked closely with the Panasonic team, whom designed the system and provided support
and guidance throughout the installation process, ensuring Alan was able to
complete the installation to a good level.
Alan commented, “As a qualified refrigeration-engineer, I
found the instructions to install the units straightforward and easy to follow.
Having worked and installed refrigeration units for a number of years, I see
Panasonic as one of the most reliable brands currently on the market. It was
important to me that I invested in the best products to futureproof my own home.
With the Panasonic EcoFlex system we get the best of both worlds. We have a
constant supply of hot water from the heat recovery system that helps to
harvest as much energy as possible, yet the system can switch to cooling very
quickly, which is especially needed during the recent warm weather we have
experienced. Plus it has the added benefit of nanoeTM X technology
to inhibit bacteria, viruses, moulds and odours.”
The Panasonic EcoFlex system was installed in April 2023
and connected to modern steel radiators in each room. The ductwork was placed in
four of the main zones of the house to allow for cooling. The ducted split unit
with heat recovery unit is installed in the attic, with the whole system connected
to the Panasonic Smart Cloud app to allow for remote monitoring and ease of control
for the system. Alan further added, “We have been more than impressed with how
the units keep their level of warmth throughout the whole house and the constant
supply of hot water – the cost to run the system is very reasonable. I have
found that the radiators provide a good level of control and heat distribution.
I believe that the Panasonic EcoFlex unit was the best and a wise choice for my
needs”.
To find out more about the wide
range of heating and cooling solutions that Panasonic offers, please visit Panasonic - heating and cooling
systems - Ireland
Key Tech Features
Provides a unique 2-in-1 solution by connecting an air ducted unit with nanoe™X, and a heat pump