Altherma 3 H HT

Altherma 3 H HT sets new industry standard

Fresh from an extensive series of very successful online installation and CPD presentations over the last 18 months, Daikin is now embarking on a further training programme that will involve a hybrid mix of both online and face-toface training modules. Now that Covid-related restrictions are easing, there is a significant appetite for a return to the practical, hands-on training/education format.

Consequently, Daikin are currently in the process of opening four dedicated Sustainable Home Centres – one each in Cork, Galway, the Metac facility in Mountrath, and its own newly-revamped centre in Citywest, Co Dublin, with more to be rolled out before the end of the year. The intention is to use these facilities both as showrooms and training venues, and to host events in them in conjunction with their merchant and dealer partners.

Speaking with Building Services Engineering recently Shane McCarthy, Heating Sales Manager of Daikin Ireland, said: “We were overwhelmed, and indeed extremely encouraged, over the last 18 months or so at the response we got to our online training programme. There is no doubt that installers and engineers availed of the opportunity to both upskill and increase their knowledge base, and this will now feed into the quality of heating installations as we go forward. “Now that we can again meet face-to-face, the demand for training has, if anything, increased. Hence our development of regional Sustainable Home Centres, strategically located throughout the country, so both installers and engineers can easily access modules on the programme. The primary areas covered are installation, commissioning, fault- finding and servicing. We can also devise tailored programmes where requested.”

With home energy upgrades becoming increasingly prevalent in Ireland, Daikin are committed to developing installers and engineers and believe that, with its new training initiative of “train together, grow together”, renewable industry will continue to expand.

Along with installer development, Daikin are continuing to introduce cutting-edge products designed for both new builds and home energy upgrades. In fact, one of the latest made available is the Daikin Altherma 3 H HT heat pump. This high temperature air-to-water heat pump delivers 65oC leaving water temperature and can provide heating, cooling and instant hot water, while using less energy. It has been designed for homeowners who want to upgrade their boiler or traditional heating system to a greener and more cost-effective solution.

Apart from performance excellence and energy and carbon-reducing features, Daikin’s Altherma 3 H HT is the first Daikin outdoor unit with a distinctive new design. The black front horizontal grill makes the fan invisible inside, while the matt grey casing blends in discreetly with the surrounding architecture.

Another unique feature is that Daikin Altherma 3 H HT has been designed for lower acoustic levels to offer siting flexibility and meet the needs of urban areas. In “standard sound” mode, the unit produces a sound pressure of 38 dBA at three metres. In “low sound” mode this reduces even further by 3 dB(A) so at three metres it is 35 dB(A).

In conclusion, McCarthy said: “The innovative features which are now incorporated into the new Altherma 3 H HT models are indicative of the cutting-edge technology now being developed by Daikin and, once again, demonstrates our commitment to helping Ireland realise its carbon and energy reduction targets.”

Contact: Daikin Ireland. T: 01 – 642 3430; E: heating@daikin.ie