Project Partners
Consultant: Aquaheat Facility Management
Mechanical Installer: Carson Electrical
Technical Summary
Project: Plant & Food Research, Mt Albert
System Type: Mitsubishi Hybrid 2-Pipe VRF Heating & Cooling
Piping System: Uponor Multilayer with S-Press fittings
Controls: Caleffi valves and balancing components
Design Platform: PipeSpec PRO
The Challenge
Traditional metallic pipe systems were:
• Labour-intensive to install
• Cost-sensitive in a competitive project environment
• Complex when coordinating full system layouts
• Prone to inefficiencies with multiple connection points
The installer needed a solution that reduced install time without compromising system performance or reliability.
The Waterware Solution
Waterware supported the project through a PipeSpec PRO system design, delivering a fully integrated piping and control solution tailored to the Mitsubishi Hybrid VRF platform.
At the core:
• Uponor Multilayer Pipe system
• S-Press crimp fittings
• Caleffi valve and balancing controls
• Pre-designed PipeSpec installation schematics
This wasn’t just a material swap.
It was a smarter way to deliver the entire system.
System Breakdown
Multilayer Pipe Advantage
Uponor multilayer pipe provided a lightweight, flexible alternative to metallic pipework, reducing installation complexity and improving handling on site.
Press Fit Efficiency
S-Press crimp fittings enabled faster, more consistent connections with fewer components required in each connection kit.
Performance & Outcome
• Faster installation compared to traditional metallic systems
• Reduced number of fittings required
• Improved installation consistency
• Lower labour input on site
• Competitive project pricing achieved
Most importantly, the system delivered on both performance and practicality, meeting project requirements without compromise.
Delivered Through Collaboration
This project highlights the value of early engagement between installer and system partner.
Carson Electrical worked closely with Waterware to ensure the system was:
• Cost competitive
• Easy to install
• Fully supported with documentation
• Built for long-term performance
When design and installation align, outcomes improve across the board.
System Integration
Caleffi valves and balancing controls ensured system performance, stability, and long-term reliability across the VRF network.
Designed Before Installed
Waterware’s PipeSpec schematics gave Carson Electrical a clear installation roadmap, reducing guesswork and improving on-site efficiency.
Performance & Outcome
• Faster installation compared to traditional metallic systems
• Reduced number of fittings required
• Improved installation consistency
• Lower labour input on site
• Competitive project pricing achieved
Most importantly, the system delivered on both performance and practicality, meeting project requirements without compromise.
Delivered Through Collaboration
This project highlights the value of early engagement between installer and system partner.
Carson Electrical worked closely with Waterware to ensure the system was:
• Cost competitive
• Easy to install
• Fully supported with documentation
• Built for long-term performance
When design and installation align, outcomes improve across the board.
Smarter Systems Start Before Site
This project reinforces a simple truth:
The biggest gains in HVAC projects don’t come from the unit.
They come from how the system is designed and installed.
PipeSpec enables:
• Faster installs
• Better coordination
• Reduced risk
• Improved system outcomes