Trianco’s Activair Indoor Heat Pumps are installed in Housing Association properties in Scotland

Award-winning principal contractor, the Procast Group, has successfully partnered with Trianco to install their Activair indoor air source heat pumps in a £100,000 development programme.

The Scotland-based firm have completed an indoor air source heat pump trial on six flats in Argyll, in conjunction with Trianco, showcasing some of the newest technology of its kind to be introduced into the UK as they seek an alternative to communal heating and district heat networks.

Working with Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA), Procast have fitted Trianco’s innovative technology to houses on Glebe Street, Rothesay, and will monitor the effectiveness of the new installations.

The trial project is a first for Scotland as Procast look to develop a highly efficient air source heat pump unit that would be suitable for installing in the most difficult to treat flats and tenements throughout the UK.

“... it is a huge step forward in bringing innovation and practicality together.”

It is hoped that the new installations, which are far more compact than a typical air source heat pump, which sits outside of a property, should improve energy efficiency, provide tenants with savings and lead to better insulated homes, as well as being better for the planet.

Now completed, the project will have a hugely positive impact on living conditions for tenants as well as help to reduce their energy bills.

The company, which currently employs more than 130 staff is a market leader in retrofitting work and innovative multi-trade contracting projects across Scotland and the North of England.

Derek Innes, Owner and Managing Director of Procast Group, said: “Innovation and technology is a huge part of what we do at Procast Group and this project is a shining example of that.

“Working with Trianco and Argyll Community Housing Association, we’re intrigued to see how these revolutionary indoor air source heat pumps can have a positive impact on the lives of people in the community on Glebe Street. These heat pumps fit into your kitchen just like an additional boiler would, so it is a huge step forward in bringing innovation and practicality together.

“The project also highlights yet another important piece of work from Procast Group to help improve the housing stock on Scotland’s islands and in our most rural communities.”

Peter Beighton, Managing Director of Trianco said: “Our innovative Activair Indoor Heat Pumps are ideal for apartments and properties without the space outside for a traditional heat pump or where planning rules would restrict an outdoor unit.  The heat pump is connected to outside with two air ducts, one to draw air in and the other to expel the air.  This project is really exciting for us and will hopefully lead to further projects partnering with Procast”.

The Activair units are available in 5 or 7kw outputs and can be purchased as a solo heat pump (which can be connected to a third party cylinder for hot water) or as either a vertical or horizontal configuration with combined heat pump and domestic hot water cylinder.  There are also flexible ducting options using either rectangular or circular ducting which can be connected to either the left, right or rear of the heat pump.

Trianco is committed to developing innovative renewable heating solutions.  To view the full range of Trianco’s heating products visit www.trianco.co.uk or email info@trianco.co.uk for more information.
 
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