Dual Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries
Ducted System
A two-system ducted installation featuring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries units — one serving the Bedrooms & Main Living Area, the second covering the Guest Wing & Kitchen. Both systems run on Airtouch 5 smart zoning for seamless, zone-by-zone climate control. Designed and installed by Jacob Betar and the Betar Air team.
Brand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
System Type
Dual Ducted Units
Zone 1
Bedrooms & Main Living Area
Zone 2
Guest Wing & Kitchen
Controls
Airtouch 5 Smart Zoning
Designed & Installed by
Jacob Betar / Betar Air
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Dual MHI Ducted System
Two-unit ducted system with Airtouch 5 zoning. Bedrooms, Living, Guest Wing & Kitchen.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ciara — Leura
Two Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ciara indoor units and two outdoor units, with fire-rated insulation.
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BAL Flame Zone Split System — Katoomba
Three Mitsubishi Heavy Industries outdoor units installed to BAL Flame Zone (BAL-FZ) bushfire compliance.
View Site PhotosActron Air Ducted + Airtouch — South Bowenfels
Actron Air ducted system retrofitted with Airtouch 5 aftermarket smart zoning. App-controlled per-room climate management.
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Cracked Heat Exchanger — Wentworth Falls
Dangerous cracked heat exchanger found during a gas heater service — carbon monoxide leak risk. System tagged and replaced.
View DiagnosisMitsubishi Heavy Industries Ciara Split System Installation — Leura
Two Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ciara indoor units and two outdoor units were installed at this Leura home. The outdoor units were wall-mounted on the brick exterior, and the installation used high-quality fire-rated insulation. The finished indoor units were positioned to suit the rooms, including the home's feature walls.
Brand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ciara
System Type
Split Systems
Indoor Units
2 units
Outdoor Units
2 condensers, wall-mounted
Insulation
High-quality fire-rated
Installed by
Jacob Betar / Betar Air
BAL Flame Zone Split System — Katoomba
A multi-head split system installation in a Katoomba property located in a designated BAL Flame Zone (BAL-FZ) — the highest bushfire attack level. Three Mitsubishi Heavy Industries outdoor condensers were wall-mounted on custom heavy-duty brackets, with all electrical isolation and conduit routed to comply with bushfire construction requirements. Designed, installed and commissioned by Jacob Betar / Betar Air.
Brand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
System Type
Multi-Head Split System
Outdoor Units
3 condensers, bracket-mounted
Bushfire Rating
BAL — Flame Zone (BAL-FZ)
Location
Katoomba, NSW 2780
Installed by
Jacob Betar / Betar Air
What is BAL Flame Zone?
BAL-FZ (Bushfire Attack Level — Flame Zone) is the highest bushfire risk rating under AS 3959. Properties in Flame Zone require specific construction methods and equipment placement to withstand direct flame contact. Betar Air has experience designing and installing air conditioning systems that meet these stringent requirements across the Blue Mountains.
Actron Air Ducted with Airtouch Aftermarket Modification — South Bowenfels
An Actron Air ducted reverse cycle system retrofitted with an aftermarket Airtouch 5 smart zoning system. This modification allows the homeowner to control individual room temperatures, set schedules, and manage zones directly from their smartphone — bringing older ducted systems into the smart home era. Designed, integrated and commissioned by Jacob Betar / Betar Air.
Brand
Actron Air
System Type
Ducted Reverse Cycle
Modification
Airtouch 5 Aftermarket Zoning
Controls
Smart Zone Control via App
Location
South Bowenfels, NSW 2790
Installed by
Jacob Betar / Betar Air
Airtouch Smart Zoning Retrofit
The Airtouch 5 aftermarket modification upgrades a standard Actron Air ducted system with per-zone climate control. Motorised zone dampers are installed in the ductwork, allowing individual rooms to be turned on or off, set to different temperatures, and scheduled automatically — all from the Airtouch app or the wall-mounted touchscreen controller.
- Energy savings by only conditioning rooms in use
- Smartphone app control — adjust zones from anywhere
- Compatible with existing Actron Air ducted units
Cracked Heat Exchanger — Wentworth Falls
During a routine gas heater service in Wentworth Falls, Jacob identified a cracked heat exchanger — a critical safety fault that can allow carbon monoxide (CO) to leak into the living space. The heat exchanger is the metal component that separates combustion gases from the air circulating through your home. When it cracks, those gases — including odourless, invisible carbon monoxide — can mix with your breathing air. The system was immediately tagged out of service and replaced. Diagnosed by Jacob Betar / Betar Air.
Issue
Cracked Heat Exchanger
System Type
Ducted Gas Heater
Risk
Carbon Monoxide Leak
Outcome
System Tagged & Replaced
Location
Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782
Diagnosed by
Jacob Betar / Betar Air
Why a cracked heat exchanger is dangerous
A cracked heat exchanger in a gas ducted heater is a serious safety hazard. Combustion gases — including carbon monoxide, which is odourless, colourless and potentially fatal — can escape into the air circulating through your home. In the Blue Mountains, where gas heating is essential during freezing winters, annual servicing and carbon monoxide testing is critical. If your gas heater is over 10 years old, hasn't been serviced in the last 12 months, or you notice a yellow flame, soot marks or a strange smell, call 0452 278 411 immediately.
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