​Wembley Stadium was the backdrop for the LG renewable heating event that saw the launch of the new Therma V R32 Monobloc air to water heat pump range.
The new version contains a plate heat exchanger, expansion tank and a Grundfos water pump. The units have a higher capacity due to the choice of refrigerant and the electric heater can be installed as an optional accessory as this is not always required. The units have a 5 to 6dB lower sound power level than previous models and incorporate a number of additional new features including a new revolutionary scroll compressor, designed and manufactured by LG Electronics with ‘wet vapour’ injection. The unit claims excellent performance at low ambient temperatures – 100% at -7°C.
LG units promise quicker response times for the provision of heating and cooling, by sensing not only the temperature but also pressure. A pressure control sensor provides a faster and more accurate response, reducing the time delay for implementing heating or cooling commands significantly. The addition of pressure control enables the Therma V R32 Monobloc to take less time to reach the desired temperatures, with up to 30% quicker response in cooling and 44% quicker response in heating, with a high level of accuracy and stability built in.
Andrew Hooper, LG’s UK & Ireland heating manager, said: “As a package for the installer and the end user, this is a game changer in the air to water air source heat pump marketplace. The market for air source heat pumps is set to explode in the UK and this new range puts LG in pole position to take advantage of that increase in popularity.
"The UK is currently 25th out of 27 countries in Europe when it comes to renewable energy which is a sad fact, but one we need to address. Only 16,000 air source heat pumps were installed in the UK in the past year – compared to more than 1 million in Germany. We will see the global air source heat pump market swell to around £90 billion by 2020 and here in the UK we will see exponential growth of renewable systems over the next ten years, whatever happens with BREXIT.
LG also introduced its new 0800 Repair service, through its partnership with nationwide company Pacifica Group, which it says allows it to compete on a level playing field with the gas boiler industry.
LG is stepping up its training provision with additional training courses for installers via GRE Energy Training in Chesterfield. In addition to the training available at its headquarters in Weybridge, LG can now offer an additional two free one day courses a month. This is a new option and already 60 engineers have benefitted from training in Chesterfield. receiving theoretical and hands on training working on LG equipment.
Finally, LG announced the impending release of its MMSP – its Metering and Monitoring Service Package - developed in conjunction with Regin. This is a tool for servicing and diagnostic procedures for installers. It will run alongside the RHI scheme with an immediate incentive of £805 and a further £115 a year payable alongside the remaining RHI or up to seven years of a heat pump’s installation.