Daikin Review

Daikin’s split system range is built to cover both large and smaller homes in the varied Australian climates. It is possible to select either a reverse cycle system, or cooling only depending on where you live and what is appropriate. For example, the US7 can automatically target humidity levels between 40-50% RH (excluding the moisturising setting), increasing user comfort particularly in tropical areas.

As well as being energy efficient, the range also provides for ascetics. The Zena series is specifically aimed at households looking for a particular level of design and variation in terms of colour. There are varied options in terms of controllers, with some including an app option and weekly scheduling.

Daikin’s ducted series are designed to be flexible, compact and efficient, with their new inverter series managing to fit into the tight roof spaces of any modern home or apartment. Their bulkhead systems are discreet, easily fitting in with the surrounding décor as only the controller, the return air and discharge grilles will be visible inside the home.

With capacities starting as low as 2.4kw and going up to 24kw these units can condition either the whole house or separate rooms whether they be small or large. These systems can be tailored to an existing structure or be included in the design process of a new build. With reverse cycle as standard, Daikin’s ducted systems are engineered to deliver comfort.

Providing heating and cooling, Daikin’s Hydronic system can also heat domestic water for the kitchen, laundry, showers and baths. The hydrobox can be positioned inside, which is handy for houses with limited outside space.

Based around a split system configuration, a compact unit extracts heat from the outside and transfers the heat via an indoor hydrobox to the indoor heating circuit.
This type of system is ideal for cooler climates and has a back up heater to cover any short fall should something go wrong. Compared to gas heating this system is far more efficient, cutting not only energy costs but also the space that a gas system might take up.

Ultra quiet, the purifier monitors contaminant and odour levels, displaying them on the unit. A 6-layer filtration system uses titanium apatite to deodorise and purify the air, removing allergy and asthma triggers.

High airflow rates allow the unit to work effectively in larger spaces. The unit is also portable, meaning it can be used in different rooms as needed. The pollen mode assists those with hayfever, using turbulence to trap the pollen. There is also a turbo mode for quickly removing pollutants, for example when bushfire haze is at high levels. The purifier is suitable for rooms up to 46m².

As for the residential sector, Daikin offers a number of options to meet different needs, from commercial kitchens to retail outlets.

These systems can air condition one room or a large area in a commercial building. There are a wide variety of designs to meet the requirements of commercial spaces including wall mounted or floor standing options. This variety of choice can also provide options for those with lower budgets but who want to offer their clients comfort while in the space.

Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) uses refrigerant as both a cooling and heating medium. This technology has been developed by Daikin since the 1980s and is used in these indoor units.

In terms of Daikin’s VRV Indoor Units, up to 64 of them can be connected to a single system. The wide varieties of models on offer provide options that match a commercial space. The appropriate indoor unit can be selected as part of a tailored solution to meet the requirements of a variety of new builds or refurbishments. These systems can also be appropriate for spaces requiring very specific temperature controls such as libraries and museums.

These systems offer climate management solutions in a commercial context. They are engineered to deliver energy efficiency, comfort and control whilst also delivering significant energy efficiencies.

Each of these systems can work in tandem with indoor units on large sites including shopping malls, office blocks or anywhere that requires outdoor cooling and heating control. These units are built to handle higher capacity loads in order to cover larger spaces.

Daikin believe that a powerful, reliable, chiller provides highly efficient comfort solutions for all kinds of applications. These may include anything from small retail projects to large commercial, industrial cooling schemes. Daikin offer a flexible range of chillers to meet differing requirements. These are engineered to deliver precise control of process cooling and climate management.

These chillers provide simplicity and low cost solutions, with different sizes and flexible ways to control an indoor environment.

Daikin offer a wide range of controllers and interfaces. These provide options for the monitoring and programming of large systems that have many units connected all at once. Some controllers, such as the BACNet / LonWorks Interfaces ensure the systems are able to communicate and quickly deliver relevant information to those monitoring the systems. This includes indicating any issues that may need looking at.

Centralised controllers can program large systems’ behaviour in advance on a weekly schedule, control zone behaviour or even account for holiday periods when spaces may be empty. Individual controllers can also schedule programming in smaller spaces and there is also optional Wi-Fi control available. Programming controllers can reduce electricity costs, use and wear on the system by turning it off when not needed.

The Light Commercial range is aptly titled, designed to be used in smaller commercial operations like shops, restaurants and small offices. They provide energy saving functions, making their use economical for smaller businesses.

Most of the units below offer wide-angle airflow and long air throw to ensure all parts of the room receive comfort. These units are also designed not to take up a lot of wall space, optimising what space there is for commercial operations.

Featuring a powder coated drain pan for corrosion resistance against harsh Australian conditions, Daikin’s range of Rooftop Packaged Units are designed for flexible and easy installation.

They have been developed specifically to suit commercial applications and give an aesthetic, neat appearance when installed in the line of sight. These systems are built with a wide range of supply air volumes and external static pressures. They can be installed with a third party interface and an expansion device to add further units of required.