Daikin R32 equipment is available across the range from single split systems like the Stylish and Emura, to their SkyAir range and also the multi-split combinations.  Daikins’ latest product the Multi+ is currently available with R32 and due Spring 2025 they are launching the latest model Multi+ with a 230L hot water tank, again using R32 refrigerant.

First R-32 installation in 2015

Young Air Conditioning Ltd of Malvern was extremely proud to carry out the first UK installation of a Daikin R32 single split system 10 years ago in 2015.  Looking back, it’s interesting reading the RAC Magazine article published May 2015 with a quote from Graham Wright, Legislation specialist at Daikin UK:

“While we have no official targets for take-up of the technology, the option is now out there and available, we therefore expect increasing interest, particularly once the efficiency numbers associated with refrigerant begin to appear.”

“In Japan the technology really took off in the first 18 months. While we don’t expect that sort of dramatic up-take here as companies will require a period of adjustment, we think the market will adapt quickly to the technology once they get their heads round the fact there’s no difference compared with current systems.”

2015 to 2025

10 years on and speaking for our business we started the switch to R32 refrigerant back in 2015 and by 2016 all systems we installed (under 3kg of gas) were operating on R32.

In our opinion Daikin Airconditioning UK has supported the industry incredibly well and well in advance of the regulations we see coming into effect this year.  From a Daikin D1 customer and installer viewpoint, Daikin UK have made the transition seamless and easy.  Obviously, customer take up has also been an important factor to consider and when the environmental benefits are discussed with customers the decision usually makes itself.

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