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Daikin to launch HT heat pump on R454C

UK: Daikin UK has announced the imminent launch of the CZ-HT high temperature commercial heat pump using the lower GWP refrigerant blend R454C.

Designed to deliver hot water up to 70°C, even in extreme ambient conditions, it will be available with one or two independent refrigerant circuits and one to four fans in three different layouts. 

CZ-HT will be available in nine sizes from 19kW to 89 kW capacity, all equipped with Daikin inverter scroll compressors and Daikin designed EC fans. A full inverter pump can be fitted within the unit cabinet saving further plant space.

All units in the range can be configured in reduced noise mode. 

Units will be ready to order from the end of January.

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