Water Cooled Air Conditioning for Residential Properties in London
Learn How You Could Sleep Through the Next Heatwave With Water Cooled Air Conditioning.
Can't Have Air Conditioning In Your London Apartment Or Listed Building?
The vast majority of air conditioners on the market have an external condenser which contains the ‘engine’ for the air conditioner. If you are unable to install an air conditioner with an external condenser box then a water cooled air conditioning system may be the solution you’ve been looking for.
How Does Our Water Cooled Air Conditioning Work?
Water cooled air conditioning systems operate in a similar way to conventional split-type air conditioning systems that have an external 'unit'. However, rather than using the outside air to cool the heated gas refrigerant, our system is designed to use water instead.
This means that the system is fully internal as it does not need an outdoor condenser, just a water supply and waste drain to connect to the indoor condenser.
Features of Water Cooled Air Conditioning:
Compact Indoor Condenser Design
Our water cooled condenser unit is purposefully designed to be concealed out of view for aesthetic reasons and space efficiency. Our smallest condenser measures just 500mm x 500mm x 295mm, allowing it to be conveniently stored in cupboards or under a sink. This makes it ideal for properties where space is at a premium.
Integrates With Existing Pipework
Our air conditioning systems utilise the latest refrigerant pipework, all of which is contained within your property. This means nothing needs to be installed externally and we don’t need access to the outside of your property to fit your system.
WiFi
Enabled
All our indoor units are WiFi enabled allowing you to control your air conditioning from your phone. This enables you to set the temperature remotely so you'll never have to worry about leaving your air conditioning on or having to arrive home to a hot and stuffy apartment.
Customisable Indoor Unit Options
Just like with a conventional split system, our water cooled condenser units can be connected to a range of different indoor units. This includes multiple customisable wall unit options, as well as floor mounted and ducted units hidden behind a grill, as long as you have sufficient void space above your ceiling.
Quiet Operation
(19dBa)
Our internal wall-mounted room units are the quietest on the market, with our Urban Designer model operating at just 19dBa. While our condensers operate at a similar volume to a quiet washing machine (additional noise absorption is available by lining the inside of a utility-cupboard door with acoustic egg-shell foam).
Energy Efficient
(AAA Rated)
Our internal water cooled air conditioning systems are rated AAA for electrical energy efficiency.
Where To Install A Water Cooled Air Conditioning System?
Our water cooled air conditioning solutions are able to be installed in a variety of residential and small commercial properties:
Apartments
Ideal for properties with restrictions such as apartments where an outdoor condenser unit is not possible.
Listed Buildings
If you live in a Grade II listed building, an internal unit can be installed with no planning permission required.
Small Commercial Buildings
Water cooled air conditioning is also an effective solution for office spaces, retail spaces and server rooms with restrictions.
The Benefits Of Our Water Cooled Air Conditioning Solutions
01
No external unit or planning permission required
Our fully internal water cooled systems have no external elements and therefore remove the need for planning permission. They are the only integrated solution for properties where external modifications are not permitted.
02
Maintains the visual appeal of your property
Our condensers and wall units blend seamlessly into your property's design, ensuring your property’s aesthetics remain untouched.
03
Cool multiple rooms simultaneously
One of our water cooled condensers has the capacity to cool up to 8 rooms at once!
04
Control the temperature of your property from anywhere
With the convenience of controlling your air conditioning from your phone, never worry about returning to an uncomfortably hot home.
05
Adds to your property's value and rentability
Investing in our systems improves your property's rentability and value, potentially leading to a positive return on investment.
06
Quick installation with minimal disruption
There is minimal disruption during installation by our F-gas registered engineers.
07
Enjoy a cool and peaceful environment
Our quiet air conditioning systems not only cool you effectively, but also enable you to focus, relax, and sleep undisturbed.
08
Save on energy costs
With an AAA rating for electrical energy efficiency, you can stay cool without worrying about skyrocketing electricity bills.
09
Peace of mind with up to 5 years of warranty cover
All of our systems come with a full 12-month parts and labour warranty. This can be extended to up to 5 years, with the first three years covering both parts and labour, and the final two years covering parts only. Please note to maintain the extended warranty, annual servicing by our maintenance team is required.
10
All the benefits of conventional air conditioning without the limitations
Our systems don’t compromise on performance, as they offer equivalent cooling efficiency to conventional air conditioning units.
Our Product Range
We provide Wi-Fi-enabled water cooled air conditioning solutions that you can control using a tablet or mobile device. Whether you’re at home or out and about, as long as you’re connected to the internet, you can control your water cooled air conditioning system.
Urban Signature
With the Urban Signature range, our internal water cooled condenser is paired with Toshiba's Seiya wall-mounted units. These compact, understated units deliver A++ energy efficiency and come with Wi-Fi connectivity as standard, so you can control your system from anywhere via your smartphone or tablet.
Urban Signature Wall Unit
A compact flat-panel design in white.
Water Cooled Condenser
An Urban Cooling fully internal Water Cooled condenser unit.
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Urban Designer
Our Urban Designer range combines our Water Cooled condensers with a sleek, modern wall-mounted unit. With swappable textile covers, this unit is able to be customised to match the style of any room. Not only that, the wifi app control, whisper-quiet operation, reliability, leading air quality and purifier air filtration really do make this a premier water cooled air conditioning solution.
Urban Designer Wall Unit
These units have a stylish textile cover that can be customised to match any room and style.
Water Cooled Condenser
An Urban Cooling fully internal Water Cooled condenser unit.
Guide Prices:
Match Your Decor, Even When You Redecorate.
Our Urban Designer units offer an innovative and stylish textile cover that can be customised to match any room and style. Choose a ready-to-go colour or customise your own to match your properties interior.
Urban Ducted
Our Urban Ducted range connects our water cooled condensers to a discreet ducted unit, concealed within your ceiling void and hidden behind a modern, minimalist grille. With no visible wall unit, it's the ideal choice for maintaining a completely seamless look throughout your property, without compromising on cooling performance.
Urban Ducted Unit
Maintain a seamless look with a ducted unit hidden behind a modern and minimalist grill.
Water Cooled Condenser
An Urban Cooling fully internal Water Cooled condenser unit.
Guide Prices:
Our Urban Ducted units are available at an additional cost of £1,200 per room. Please note that a ceiling void or bulkhead of at least 250mm is required in order to accommodate a ducted unit.
Three Misconceptions about Water Cooled Air Conditioning Systems
We understand that this may be the first time you've heard of water cooled air conditioning, and nobody buys something they've never heard of without asking a few questions first. So here are three of the questions that come up in most conversations with customers...
What happens if a pipe bursts inside my property?
Only refrigerant gas flows through the pipework connecting the units. Water never leaves the condenser, and no water passes through the pipes connecting the wall units.
If one of the pipes connecting the units were damaged, the only thing released would be refrigerant, which is harmless and evaporates into the air. There would be no water leeks or no water damage, as there is no water in the pipes.
All of our water cooled condensers are manufactured to the highest standards, with all internal components fully brazed to minimise the risk of leaks. In practice this makes the likelihood of a water leak similar to that of a washing machine or dishwasher already installed in your home.
Does it cool as well as a conventional system with an external unit?
Yes. A water cooled system will cool your room to the same temperature as a conventional system, typically around 18°C, and on the hottest days it can actually be more effective.
Our condensers provide a cooling capacity of up to 15kW and a cooling power input of up to 5kW, with one condenser able to cool up to 5 rooms at once. That makes our water cooled systems as powerful and as efficient as any conventional air conditioning with an external condenser.
On the hottest days, a water cooled system can actually be more effective than a conventional one. A conventional system has to reject heat into the outside air, which becomes harder the hotter that air gets. When outside temperatures are above 30°C, the water entering your property typically stays at around 20°C or below, therefore our system can remove heat more efficiently on the days you need it most.
Is the technology proven, and are parts available?
We have been installing fully internal water cooled air conditioning systems for over 10 years and have completed more than 1,000 successful installations, from city-centre one-bed apartments to listed buildings valued at over £5 million.
If you look through our 430+ reviews, you’ll see how we have transformed the properties of many customers who were once in the same position as you.
Our units are designed and assembled in the UK to UKCA standards. We hold parts, and every system we install is fitted and maintained by our own engineers and dedicated aftercare team.
Like any air conditioning system, ours need servicing to operate efficiently and last as long as possible, and we recommend a professional service once a year. Regular maintenance prevents breakdowns, improves performance and keeps the system running at peak efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our Water Cooled system from our founders, Tony and Mark
Read more FAQs about our internal water-cooled air conditioning systems below.
How does internal air conditioning compare to conventional air conditioning?
Our wide range of internal water air conditioning systems provide a cooling capacity of up to 15kw and a cooling power input of up to 5kw. This makes our internal systems as powerful and efficient as any conventional air conditioning unit.
Our internal water cooled air conditioner can supply up to 8 rooms with cool air at the specified desired temperature, easily controlled with our smartphone app or remote.
Do the systems heat as well as cool?
Our water cooled system does provide heating; however, we advise only using this as a backup and not a primary source of heating for your property.
Do I need to get planning permission to have a water cooled air conditioning system installed?
Our fully internal water cooled air conditioning systems don't require planning permission, because there's no external unit and nothing about the outside of your property changes.
That makes the perfect solution for apartments, listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, as these properties often require a planning application to have an air conditioning system with an external condenser.
If your building is listed or sits in a conservation area, we'd still suggest a quick word with the local planning office to be certain. But as nothing is altered externally, the usual obstacles don't apply.
How much water does the system use?
The exact amount is actually very hard to determine as usage depends on the following variable factors.
Setpoint temperature: One of these factors is the setpoint temperature of the room that is being air conditioned. This is because more water will be required to bring the room down to say, 18degC than it would if it was set to our recommendation of 22 - 23degC.
Outdoor air temperature: The outdoor air temperature is also going to play an important role in the amount of water consumption. The hotter it is outside the more heat is being transferred from the outdoor air to the cooler room being air conditioned.
Building Materials: Another factor is how your property has been constructed and the type of materials that have been used. A building with a lot of glass and thermal insulation will absorb external heat and retain it in the building for longer.
Input water temperature: As we are using cold water to cool the hot refrigerant, the colder the water that comes into the system, the less that will be required to remove the latent heat from the refrigerant.
Usage: Probably the most obvious is the number of hours the unit is operating for someone who leaves the air conditioning system on all day will require a lot more water than someone that switches the system on for a few hours to cool a bedroom before going to bed.
To give you an idea - an average sized bedroom of, 5m x 4m, with a normal amount of glass windows, well insulated to modern building regs, an outdoor temperature of 27degrees C and an incoming water supply of 12degC - would require a 2kw indoor unit, as well as the condenser unit. This condenser would give out a water flow of 40 litres per hour to cool the room to 22 degrees.
Our condenser units only use water when the condenser is running to provide cooling. When the room has reached the setpoint temperature of 22 - 23 degC the condenser will switch off. To maintain the setpoint temperature of the room or systems normally only take 20 – 30 minutes per hour of operation, so water consumption will drop when the setpoint temperature is simply being maintained.
Can you recycle the used water?
As the wastewater has been heated up to around 45-50degC - it makes sense to try and re-use the heated water. We are able to connect up to a large hot water storage cylinder to the unit, so the heated water can be used for a shower or bath. However, this is not possible in a lot of cases as hot water cylinders do take up a lot of room and they will also add to the cost of installation.
If your building has a communal heating system and or a chilled water circuit then it is possible for our water-cooled condenser unit to connect to these without any waste water at all. This would depend on what water flow temperatures are running through these systems.
How is an internal water cooled system installed?
Installation is straightforward and takes on average one day per indoor unit, carried out by one of our own engineering teams.
First, we install the condenser. It's connected to your water mains, drainage and electrical supply, and its compact design means it can be concealed in a utility room or cupboard.
Next, the indoor units go in. These can be wall mounted, floor mounted or ducted, and we fit one in each room you want cooled. We agree the best position for each at the video consultation stage, so your property is cooled as efficiently as possible.
Finally, we connect everything together. Two insulated refrigerant pipes and a communication cable run between each indoor unit and the condenser, through small access holes cut into the plasterboard. We then pressure test the system and make good the access holes.
Once that's done, we fully test and commission the system, and talk you through how to use it before we leave.
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