Manufacturing giant Daikin has launched the Multi+, which combines an air-to-air heat pump with a hot water tank and air purification in one energy-saving system.
The Multi+ can be programmed to meet the individual user’s needs for heating, cooling and hot water and also features a weather-dependent setting, where the water temperature is determined automatically by the external temperature. If the outdoor temperature drops or rises, the unit compensates instantly without requiring user adjustment.
Space heating and hot water heating can be set to operate simultaneously, while if cooling and hot water are required at the same time, an electric booster heater ensures that the water is at the right temperature, the firm says.
The Multi+ is quick and easy to install and requires minimal space, Daikin notes, thus making it an ideal replacement for Domestic Hot Water systems, where air conditioning is also being installed. The system has a maximum pipe run of up to 50m, enabling flexibility in locating the unit.
A variety of indoor units, including wall-mounted, floor-standing, and concealed ceiling models, are available to meet aesthetic and room space requirements, boasting a range of several award-winning designs.
The air-to-air heat pump incorporates several innovative design features, including a fan design, with specially-shaped fan blades that significantly reduce sound emissions and power consumption. In addition, its high-efficiency swing compressor continuously adjusts the system’s cooling and heating output to maintain desired room temperatures, the firm adds.
The settings can be adjusted to fit around the users’ individual needs, including control via Daikin’s Onecta app, which is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and adjustable from anywhere in the world.
The Multi+ heat pump can be connected to up to three indoor units as well as the 120-litre hot water tank, making it suitable for smaller residential and business applications and able to be installed on balconies and terraces. A larger system, that can support up to five indoor units and up to a 230-litre tank, is expected to be launched early next year.
Installers will require a G3 qualification and F-Gas certification to install the Multi+. Daikin says it can provide training to enable installers without these qualifications to meet the necessary requirements.
