The Brief
Pine Group was engaged by a regional NSW council to install a reliable Air Handling Unit (AHU) for the spa room within a council-operated aquatic centre. To meet the specific environmental requirements of the space, the Dantherm DanX 1HP system was selected and installed.
Spa rooms present unique challenges when it comes to humidity and temperature control. Without proper ventilation, these high-moisture environments can suffer from condensation issues, mould growth, and structural damage — the DanX 1HP was chosen specifically to combat these concerns through energy-efficient dehumidification and climate regulation.
The Challenge
Delivering a system that could manage sustained high humidity while meeting council energy efficiency requirements, without disrupting the aquatic centre’s daily operations, required a custom approach.
- Managing high, sustained humidity levels typical of an enclosed spa room environment.
- Meeting council energy efficiency requirements through heat recovery and a water-cooled condenser option.
- Integrating the new AHU seamlessly with existing aquatic centre infrastructure.
- Minimising disruption to daily operations throughout the installation.
- 100% Energy savings from the double crossflow heat exchanger
- Heat Pump Integrated heating & cooling with optimised dehumidification
- Water-Cooled Condenser option redirects excess heat to pool or hot water supply
Our Approach & Solution
Pine Group installed the Dantherm DanX 1HP — a high-performance air handling unit combining heat pump technology with an advanced double crossflow heat exchanger — chosen for its high efficiency, precision control and energy recovery capabilities in pool and spa environments.
A ducted air distribution system ensured even airflow throughout the spa room, with electrical supply and control wiring seamlessly integrating the unit into the existing infrastructure. Hydraulic connections linked the heat pump system to optimise dehumidification and heat recovery, with a water-cooled condenser option available to redirect excess heat to the pool or hot water supply, maximising overall efficiency.
The team ensured a smooth installation with minimal disruption to the aquatic centre’s daily operations throughout.
Outcomes
The result is a highly efficient, cost-effective and reliable climate control system tailored for the spa room environment. The council now benefits from:
- Precise temperature and humidity control.
- Significant energy savings through heat recovery.
- A comfortable, well-regulated environment for spa users.
- Lower maintenance costs and extended infrastructure lifespan.
