Why choose Air Source Heat Pumps?
An air-source heat pump is a perfect option for your home whether it’s a new-build project with underfloor heating or as part of a deep retrofit on an existing home. New Builds – Installing a heat pump in a new property will be a large step towards meeting the Part L Building regulations. It is also much easier to install Underfloor Heating (UFH) in a new build where the floors haven’t been laid yet. Heat pumps are extremely efficient when they run at low temperatures which makes them ideally suited to UFH applications where a lower primary flow temperature is required (30-35°C).
A proven but relatively new technology to the Irish market air-to-water heat pumps offer an energy-efficient, low-carbon solution to a households heating and domestic hot water needs. We, as a nation are becoming more and more aware of our carbon footprint and the need to reduce carbon emissions. As such, new technologies like heat pumps are becoming more commonplace as we move away from fossil fuels such as oil and gas to alternate, cleaner sources of energy to heat our homes.
Why choose Air Source Heat Pumps?
An air-source heat pump is a perfect option for your home whether it’s a new-build project with underfloor heating or as part of a deep retrofit on an existing home. New Builds – Installing a heat pump in a new property will be a large step towards meeting the Part L Building regulations. It is also much easier to install Underfloor Heating (UFH) in a new build where the floors haven’t been laid yet. Heat pumps are extremely efficient when they run at low temperatures which makes them ideally suited to UFH applications where a lower primary flow temperature is required (30-35°C).
A proven but relatively new technology to the Irish market air-to-water heat pumps offer an energy-efficient, low-carbon solution to a households heating and domestic hot water needs. We, as a nation are becoming more and more aware of our carbon footprint and the need to reduce carbon emissions. As such, new technologies like heat pumps are becoming more commonplace as we move away from fossil fuels such as oil and gas to alternate, cleaner sources of energy to heat our homes.
How do Air Source Heat Pumps work?
The principle of operation of an Air-Source Heat Pump (ASHP) is almost identical to that of a refrigerator but in reverse. It’s a 4-stage cycle which never stops.
- Air is passed over an evaporator which contains refrigerant, this liquid boils and evaporates at low temperatures.
- This low-temp low-pressure gas is passed through a compressor which increases its pressure and temperature.
- This high temp, high-pressure gas is then passed through a Heat Exchanger (Condenser) where it transfers its heat to the water in your heating system.
- Finally, the refrigerant flows through an expansion valve to bring it back to its’ natural state and the cycle repeats.
How do Air Source Heat Pumps work?
The principle of operation of an Air-Source Heat Pump (ASHP) is almost identical to that of a refrigerator but in reverse. It’s a 4-stage cycle which never stops.
- Air is passed over an evaporator which contains refrigerant, this liquid boils and evaporates at low temperatures.
- This low-temp low-pressure gas is passed through a compressor which increases its pressure and temperature.
- This high temp, high-pressure gas is then passed through a Heat Exchanger (Condenser) where it transfers its heat to the water in your heating system.
- Finally, the refrigerant flows through an expansion valve to bring it back to its’ natural state and the cycle repeats.
The Perfect Option
An air-source heat pump is a perfect option for your home whether it’s a new-build project with underfloor heating or as part of a deep retrofit on an existing home.
New Builds – Installing a heat pump in a new property will be a large step towards meeting the Part L Building regulations. It is also much easier to install Underfloor Heating (UFH) in a new build where the floors haven’t been laid yet. Heat pumps are extremely efficient when they run at low temperatures which makes them ideally suited to UFH applications where a lower primary flow temperature is required (30-35°C).
Retrofit – When replacing existing boilers with a heat pump the size of the heat emitters must be carefully considered. Due to the lower temperatures, heat pumps operate at some emitter sizes may need to be increased. Where possible UFH could be a retrofit option with products such as our LK EPS16 Insulated Slotted Board.
The Perfect Option
An air-source heat pump is a perfect option for your home whether it’s a new-build project with underfloor heating or as part of a deep retrofit on an existing home.
New Builds – Installing a heat pump in a new property will be a large step towards meeting the Part L Building regulations. It is also much easier to install Underfloor Heating (UFH) in a new build where the floors haven’t been laid yet. Heat pumps are extremely efficient when they run at low temperatures which makes them ideally suited to UFH applications where a lower primary flow temperature is required (30-35°C).
Retrofit – When replacing existing boilers with a heat pump the size of the heat emitters must be carefully considered. Due to the lower temperatures, heat pumps operate at some emitter sizes may need to be increased. Where possible UFH could be a retrofit option with products such as our LK EPS16 Insulated Slotted Board.
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