Small-duct, high-velocity (SDHV) central heating, cooling and ventilation, enjoyed in the United States and Europe for decades, has finally arrived in Australia. The Unico System, the world’s leading manufacturer of this innovative approach to indoor comfort, is making inroads with HVAC distributors, technicians and discerning Aussie homeowners.
As the name indicates, SDHV systems use much smaller ducts, greatly simplifying the installation process for centralised heating, cooling and ventilation. The small size and flexibility of the supply ducts allow them to weave through wall cavities and floor joists, which would be impossible for a standard-sized system. With this simplified installation, there’s no need to build out big bulky soffits to hide large traditional ductwork.
Air is conditioned by compact, modular air-handling equipment. Cold or hot air can be achieved with either…