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Central Heating | Retrofit Underfloor Heat Pump System

Rinnai
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A hydronic heat pump and VarioComp underfloor heating system is a sustainable and energy efficient option for home heating and is an ideal solution to domestic or commercial dwellings. VarioComp is a light-weight underfloor system that can be used in both new and existing houses. The pipes used are installed in a reinforced gypsum board panel, then filled with a screed to fill the panel voids and provide a finished level for levelling compounds or floor coverings to be applied.

The hydronic heat pump system

  • BRANZ appraised Multitubo Primary Piping System
  • Highly efficient Japanese Chofu heat pump
  • SmartOne controller

Optional extras:

  • Cooling
  • Hot water cylinder heating
  • Other hydronic options such as radiators and towel rails
  • Can be integrated with solar power systems
Details
Scope of use
  • Residential — single storey, multi-storey, standalone or apartment dwellings
  • Variocomp panels sit on top of the substrate
  • Suitable for all climate zones — minimum outdoor air temperature: -20°
  • Ideal for open plan designs or designs featuring a lot of glazing
  • Can be integrated with solar power systems
Features
  • Underfloor systems heat the entire room evenly and at a lower temperature, reducing energy consumption
  • Suitable for low or net zero carbon homes
  • Healthy — no forced airflow, central heating is ideal for people with respiratory or allergy problems
  • Silent and comfortable — invisible whole home heating
  • Flexible design options — can add cooling, hot water cylinder heating, and radiators

Chofu Heat Pump

  • 5 year warranty
  • Efficient R32 refrigerant
  • Very quiet operation
  • Temperatures as low as -20°C
  • 6, 10 and 16kW models available
  • App control option, can switch on/adjust remotely

VarioComp System Components

  • Compact Panel: 1000 x 600 x 18mm, installable on concrete or wooden floors with or without a polystyrene layer.
  • Variomodular Pipe: 11.6 x 1.5mm pipes, spaced 100mm apart for low-temperature, efficient operation, ideal for renewable energy.
  • Compact Filling Compound: 25kg bags, poured to a 20mm height, suitable for retrofitting or efficient new buildings, with floor coverings installed directly on top.
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About the
Seller

For over 45 years, Rinnai has supplied New Zealand homes with a range of appliances that help Kiwis to enjoy comfortable, safe and efficient lives. We’ve designed and manufactured products especially for New Zealand homes and conditions – from heating your water, to heating and cooling your living areas. With over a million appliances sold over this time, Rinnai has established a proud reputation for quality and reliability, and become known as your total home living experts.

At Rinnai, we’re all about comfort.

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