The domestic industry is facing two major challenges:
With the increase in domestic MEP systems the question arises where should all the plant go? Especially flatted developments offer very little space for cylinders, expansion vessels, pipework, underfloor heating manifolds and on top MVHR units with chunky ducting.
And then there is the question, how to utilize heat pump technology for flats, where outdoor units are not appropriate?
Exhaust air heat pumps for DHW and space heating can be a possible solution. However, we find that occupants don’t appreciate the large background vents in their habitable rooms, which cause unwanted drafts. If not properly commissioned these systems can come at high running costs.
The ventilation geeks at PAUL Heat Recovery have tried and tested a solution from the Passive House world, that might just be the right fit for well-insulated apartments of up to 140 m2: A one-in-all system cupboard, made by Danish heat pump and ventilation specialist Nilan.
The Compact P is a MVHR / heat pump combination that includes a 180l cylinder. The heat pump provides DHW and can add active cooling or heating to the ventilation system. It can also control electric radiant heating panels, which are recommended as supplementary heat source.
The fine-tuning of those four services provided by the Compact P is unparalleled and not too costly. PAUL Heat Recovery can provide full package costings, including the design and supply of all the ventilation components.
