Kooltech opens heat pump demo suite
25th February 2025
UK: Air conditioning and heat pump distributor Kooltech has opened a demo suite featuring a fully operational commercial heat pump system connected to all components up to the point of outlet.
The system at the company’s branch in Fareham, Hampshire, also includes bespoke designed K-con thermal store and potable hot water vessels and all associated valves, stats and controls.
The full system installed at the Kooltech Applied Demo Suite is designed to simplify and accelerate the procurement and logistics of the heat pump solution, reducing potential pain points from design to order to installation and commissioning, while providing cost-certainty solution for every party.
The demo suite features a number of rooms, each with a nautical theme to reflect to its location in Fareham. The Engine room contains the commercial heat pump system; the Deck features a working Mitsubishi HVRF system and the Compass room is designed as a conference and breakout area.
Encouraging M&Es, installers and end-users to visit, Scott Mason, head of Kooltech Applied, said “Contractors wanting to take their first steps into commercial heat pumps and potable hot water can become familiar with the full solution here at our Fareham branch. It’s ideal for pre-commissioning checks and general hands-on training as the system set-up allows them the opportunity to test, check, touch and ask questions before installing on-site.
“We also encourage end-users who are looking at decarbonisation projects it may help them to identify potential sites easier. We will be providing a CPD guide and Q&A for the full experience, for those that want it,” he added.
Everything seen in the suite (except the copper pipes) can be obtained and supported by Kooltech Applied directly. This includes the new KClick, a new interface providing a 48mm stainless-steel Victaulic coupling that matches the connection of the Mitsubishi Electric CAHV-R heat pump. These offer flexibility of installation and make connection to the CAHV units to the water system, secure and hassle-free.
For applications such as primary schools, where a full BMS is out of budget, the K-con R&D team have also designed and assembled the KS1-BR41N, aka the K-Brain, currently as a prototype.
Designed to offer a low-cost control solution when operating the heat pump and potable hot water, the KS1-BR41N is a self-contained box requiring only wiring between the CAHV heat pump unit, motorised valve and a remote temperature sensor located within the potable water cylinder.
