Panasonic HVAC creates welcoming environment for high end cosmetic retailer
London & Milton Keynes. United Kingdom
2021
Light Commercial, Control, VRF, Shops, Offices, nanoe™ X, VRF Smart Connectivity
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Solutions & Tech Applied
The project design featured the use of a range of Panasonic cutting edge technology to overcome resistance from the incumbent product provided by a leading UK Manufacturer. Four Panasonic ECOi 3-pipe VRF units were incorporated into the design at Lakeside and three ECOi 2-pipe VRF systems at the Milton Keynes store. Other key Panasonic technologies such as ERV units, cassette and ducted fancoils combined with the use of off coil temperature control and Panasonic’s unique and game changing nanoe™ X, to help inhibit harmful bacteria and viruses, all seamlessly controlled via Panasonic AC Smart Cloud centralised control. Another important aspect in the design of the project, is the tranquil air dire jet sock systems, which were fed from the Panasonic PAW 01 recuperator technology that has added DX coils for temperature control and provides a cost-effective fresh air and extract solution that was internally fitted to the rear wall and avoided a costly route to the roof.
John added, “The high-end retailer has been impressed with CER Inst Ltd and the Panasonic installation at Lakeside which delivers extremely even temperatures throughout the retail space, resulting in the decision to specify and install the Panasonic systems into new stores in the future.”
The Milton Keynes project had different challenges, as is within a 1970’s building and for a much larger retail space of 30,000 sq ft– again a bespoke system was designed for the store but to deliver the same level of comfort and even temperature. As well as off coil control and nanoeTM X technology the installation also included the Panasonic AC Smart Cloud control system to further enhance the energy efficiency of the system. The AC cloud system allows remote multi-site monitoring and access to the system with automatic updates. John further commented, “We have been impressed with the Panasonic AC Smart Cloud technology and we are now looking at installing and specifying this solution at other client sites.”
Other unique Panasonic features such as off coil temperature control, nanoeTM X technology and AC Smart Cloud sealed the deal and ensured the Panasonic offering was head and shoulders above other installers offering competitor brands. Another important aspect in the design of the project, is the tranquil air dire jet sock systems, which were fed from the Panasonic PAW 01 recuperator technology that has added DX coils for temperature control and provides a cost-effective fresh air and extract solution that was internally fitted to the rear wall and avoided a costly route to the roof. These inflatable sock systems fed off the Panasonic PAW units to provide a perfect fresh air supply environment, which was evenly distributed throughout the whole store, avoiding expensive duct installations and further complemented with the socks dyed to the retailer corporate colours and to blend in with the colour scheme of the store. This design was then repeated at the Milton Keynes site.