Ground Source Heat Pump.
Ground source heat pumps operate by transferring low-temperature heat from the ground to provide efficient heating for homes while using minimal electrical energy. This process is akin to a refrigerator but in reverse, employing the vapour compression cycle.
Ground Source Heat Pump.
Ground source heat pumps operate by transferring low-temperature heat from the ground to provide efficient heating for homes while using minimal electrical energy. This process is akin to a refrigerator but in reverse, employing the vapour compression cycle.
What Does it Offer?
These heat pumps harness the ground as a cost-effective and sustainable heat source, with the home serving as the heat sink. The choice of ground type and installation method, such as vertical boreholes or horizontal trenches, depends on factors like space availability and efficiency.
What are the advantages?
Vertical boreholes are ideal for compact spaces, requiring deep drilling with minimal surface impact. Even an average 4-bedroom house can suffice with just three boreholes spaced 8 meters apart, ensuring an efficient solution. On the other hand, trenches are more cost-effective, necessitating pipes buried 1.2 meters deep in roughly 1-meter-wide trenches. An average 4-bedroom house might need approximately 350 linear meters of trenching to meet its heating and hot water demands. Additionally, these systems boast a manufacturer’s life expectancy of over 20 years with minimal maintenance, affordable annual servicing, and extended warranties of up to 7 years, providing homeowners with peace of mind.
What are the advantages?
Vertical boreholes are ideal for compact spaces, requiring deep drilling with minimal surface impact. Even an average 4-bedroom house can suffice with just three boreholes spaced 8 meters apart, ensuring an efficient solution. On the other hand, trenches are more cost-effective, necessitating pipes buried 1.2 meters deep in roughly 1-meter-wide trenches. An average 4-bedroom house might need approximately 350 linear meters of trenching to meet its heating and hot water demands. Additionally, these systems boast a manufacturer’s life expectancy of over 20 years with minimal maintenance, affordable annual servicing, and extended warranties of up to 7 years, providing homeowners with peace of mind.
How does this help the environment?
During the winter, the frost in the ground acts as an insulator, maintaining consistent temperatures at approximately 10 degrees Celsius at a depth of 1.2 meters throughout the seasons. This stability enhances the efficiency and reliability of ground source heat pump systems, making them a sustainable and dependable choice for heating and hot water needs in residential properties.