Space Airconditioning plc - About Space Airconditioning Plc

Space Airconditioning plc, is Europe’s largest independent Daikin distributor. The company has offices in Guildford, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

Space Air supplies Daikin’s extensive range of air conditioning systems and offers complete system design, after-sales support, and produces a range of unique accessories.

Award winning Space Air is acknowledged as one of the industry’s foremost suppliers of energy efficient heat pump air conditioning and also offer valuable advice on technology that qualifies for the Government's ECA scheme.

Air Conditioning

• Accessories
• Control Systems
• Inverter Heat Pumps
• VRV - VRF (Variable Refrigerant Volume - Variable Refrigerant Flow)
• Splits, Multi-Splits and Sky Air

Chillers (applied systems)

• Air Cooled
• Water Cooled

Heat Recovery Systems

Air Cleaners
 

Space Airconditioning was founded in 1980 and has now become one of the most respected names in the UK air conditioning industry, distributing DAIKIN air conditioning products.

Growth continued throughout the 1990's with the establishment of regional offices based in Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester. Philosophy :

• To sell the best and widest range of available products
• To offer the best engineering solutions
• To provide a complete service from training to delivery, seminars to design assistance and a complete range of complementary accessories.

Space's long term strategy has always been to develop the UK market from a position of strength via technical knowledge, experience and sound financial management supported by DAIKIN's technical expertise and long term vision. Space Air has high service standards and is committed to customer satisfaction, ensuring the customer receives the right system to suit their requirements and budget, perfectly, right from the very beginning.

Daikin is one of the largest manufacturers of air conditioning and heat pump equipment in the world, with a range of over 600 energy efficient models, designed to satisfy almost any type of application.

Daikin is the only manufacturer in the world that produces both air conditioning/heat pump equipment and refrigerants, which places them uniquely at the forefront of new developments in technology. This advantage has enabled Daikin to lead the field in designing equipment fully optimised for the newer refrigerants such as R407C, R134a and R410A. Daikin products; splits, multi-splits, VRV III, VRV III-S, VRV WII, packaged units, applied systems - chillers, chilled water fan coil units all carry the standard warranty of parts and labour for a period of 3 years.

Space Air considers good training to be a fundamental part of its business, so much so that it has a dedicated training facility, incorporating fully equipped lecture rooms and workshops.

Space Air Approved installers can only achieve this status after attending our own, comprehensive, 2 day training course and passing the final test.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible installation standards within our industry. CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), City and Guild 2078 or ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industries Board) refrigerant handling certification are a minimum qualification for our dealer/installers. 

In our 30 years experience as Distributors of Daikin equipment in the UK we have supplied more Daikin products than anyone other company. Our many long serving technical staff between them have hundreds of years valuable industry and Daikin expertise - a knowledge bank that we doubt can be matched by any company and certainly not by any other Daikin supplier.

More information on Daikin R22 Equipment

If a site in the UK has Daikin equipment still operating with R22, the chances are that we originally supplied it. What's more - if we did supply it - we still hold the details on file! This gives Space Air a distinct advantage when it comes to assisting any building operator with their R22 replacement planning.

Dedicated technical R22 support services

Because we are confident that we can provide the best support services for any building operator looking to replace their old R22 equipment, we have established a dedicated R22 replacement consulting team. The team - ably headed by Tim Boxall and Karl Stauss will:

• Explain the current legislation and implications for the old equipment.Prepare and distribute comprehensive information literature.
• Take the basic details.Research any existing records of the original equipment.
• Conduct a full site survey if required.Determine the original and current comfort cooling/heating needs of the building.
• Prepare a replacement proposal outlining the available options.Offer advice and assistance with any incentive schemes, grant support, interest free loans or finance.
• Provide details of approved Daikin Installer/maintenance companies from our own database of over 450 approved dealers if required.Process all R22 replacement orders.
• Monitor the progress of all R22 replacement projects.Commission replacement systems if required.
• Receive, record and address any after-sales queries.

If we look for AIR CONDITIONING in Collins English Dictionary it states:"A system for controlling the temperature and humidity of the air in a building."

Controlling the temperature is being able to heat and cool. Not only cool.

1) The Molecular constituents of air 2) Moisture or Vapour 3) Airborne particles

The air that we breathe is made up of 3 major components all capable of carrying energy (heat):

1) The component molecular constituents of air: Oxygen (23%), Nitrogen (76%), Carbon Dioxide (< 1%) and Inert Gases (< 1%)
2) Moisture or Water Vapour: Water vapour is present in the air at all times, the quantity present being dependent upon the air temperature. The higher the air temperature the higher the water vapour (quantity)
3) Airborne Particulate: These are the suspended impurities within the air from either industrial or natural pollution such as Pollen, Dust, Smoke, Germs etc.

As air is the only media that encompasses the whole of our body, we need to condition this air to provide comfort. The action we need to take is:

1) Control Temperature (Heating & cooling) which entails adding energy (heating) or removing unwanted energy (cooling). General comfort conditions range between 20 - 25 °C in the UK.
2) Control Humidity (moisture content in the air), either Humidify (add moisture) when dry, which can result in dryness of skin, dry throat and encourages static built-up) or de-humidify (remove moisture) when the amount of moisture in the air is high, which can result in breathing discomfort. Comfort humidity is generally between 30-70 % RH (Relative Humidity) for the UK.
3) Provide Ventilationto provide the necessary Oxygen for breathing and dispelling carbon dioxide, Odour,dust, smoke etc. General Ventilation requirement ranges between 5 - 18 litres per second per person.
4) Provide Filtration to clean outside and inside air by removing dust, pollen, etc. Dust in dry air combined with dryness (lack of moisture in the air) is the main cause of static shocks. Lack of ventilation and filtration combined with the lack of maintenance is the main causes of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).

Therefore air conditioning encompasses

HEATING, COOLING, HUMIDITY CONTROL, VENTILATION, FILTRATION 

Daikin systems are ultra reliable, easy to operate, quiet running and include a wide choice of stylish indoor units that will complement their surroundings. Advanced inverter control limits energy consumption and ensures that the desired room temperature is reached quickly and maintained, free from power surges and stop/ start cycle.

Daikin Sky Air and VRV systems represent the ultimate in commercial air conditioning. Ideal for practically any commercial application, they are among the most energy efficient, reliable, flexible and sophisticated systems for indoor environmental management on the market today. Ranging in outputs from 7.1kW (4HP) to 180kW (54HP), the systems combine advanced technology with hard to beat economy from purchase and installation to daily operation.

Daikin air cooled, water cooled and remote condenser chillers combine a unique blend of compressor and refrigerant development with production expertise. They offer precise water control and low running costs for commercial, industrial and process applications throughout an extended working life. Used in conjunction with Daikin water to air fan coil units they provide excellent alternative comfort cooling and heat pump solutions for applications not suited to VRV and split systems. Utilising Scroll, Inverter Scroll, Stepless capacity control Screw compressor and operating with R-314a, R407C, R-410a, the choice available is among the most comprehensive in the market place.

Daikin control systems range from the smallest room air conditioning controller to highly sophisticated, computerised, total building services management networks. Operational simplicity, instantaneous response, precise and accurate regulation, are common to both large and small controllers. Hand held and wall mounted units ensure an even room temperature, night and day. Larger central monitoring and control systems provide commercial users with valuable fuel consumption, air conditioning and performance data.

As a Daikin distributor, we have developed a range of more than 400 accessory items, complementing Daikin's range of air conditioning and heat pump equipment. Space Air accessories are manufactured in-house and can be factory fitted or supplied loose. Our Accessories are renowned for meeting exact requirements, enabling single source procurement simplifying installation and reducing cost. 

We have a dedicated department to support maintenance and service company's in the supply of any 'parts' for Daikin equipment.

Our extensive warehousing can accommodate in excess of £4m worth of stock and can ensure fast, efficient availability of equipment including Daikin parts.

We also have our own fleet of vehicles again ensuring a prompt nation-wide response. Our Customer Service Department completes the team of people whose attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction ensures that our philosophy to support our customers is an ongoing process.