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04/06/2024

SELECT: Places Available On Free Heat Pump Wiring Courses

SELECT has announced that places are still available on two FREE heat pump wiring courses being hosted by Associate Member Daikin in Aberdeen next week.

The one-day course focuses on the electrical wiring aspects of Daikin Altherma 3 systems, detailing the required electrical supplies and controller connections. It is aimed at qualified electricians who only need to work on the electrical aspect, not the hydraulic side, of Altherma 3 systems.

Places are now available on:

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• Monday 10 June (five spaces)

• Tuesday 11 June (seven spaces).

The courses takes around five hours to complete and will be hosted at the Aberdeen Training Centre, Crombie House, 90 Crombie Rd, Torry, Aberdeen AB11 9QP.

As well as giving a full overview of the Altherma product range and installation types, the course session provides a complete understanding of the principles of wiring Altherma 3 systems, along with the system control components, including third-party controls.

The course is available to book now via the Daikin training portal. To find about more and reserve your place, click here.

• Please note: This course does not replace the electrical qualifications recognised by UK industry regulatory bodies for electrical installation, testing and inspection.

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