HEAT PUMPS AND UNDERFLOOR HEATING
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Air source heat pumps – the low carbon lowdown
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T he next few years will bring many changes to the plumbing and heating industry, with legislation, the ban of traditional fossil fuel boilers, and the push for more renewable heating sources in homes. These changes are likely to herald the start of a period where homeowners either want, or need, to have lower carbon solutions for their heating, so this is a demand that installers need to be prepared for, says Ken Kinkead, Regional Director at PTS Ireland. REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS IN HOMES Introducing more renewable heating sources into homes is a key element of lowering our combined carbon footprints. One popular alternative to boilers are air source heat pumps (ASHPs). Some 20,000 units are installed every year, and
that number growing year-on-year. Unlike conventional oil, LPG, or gas boilers, ASHPs offer low carbon and energy efficient heating without relying on combustion to generate heat. Instead, they capture heat from the outside and move it inside the home to provide heating and domestic hot water. By using electricity to run the unit, the heat pump does not burn any fossil fuel and therefore emits no carbon dioxide. SOURCE TEMPERATURES Indoor heating systems that use low water temperature, such as underfloor heating (UFH), allow the heat pump to use less electricity and still heat a home comfortably. As such, ASHPs and UFH systems complement each other perfectly. You can still use radiators with ASHPs, but they must have a larger surface area to be compatible.
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As well as stocking all the leading ranges of heat pumps, PTS also supplies the UK’s largest selling brand of UFH, ProWarm. ProWarm water systems are available in single or multi-rooms, giving the efficient heating control throughout the home. The range of electric UFH systems pair well with heat pumps, area well suited for various floor coverings, and are extremely quick and easy to install. ProWarm has an experienced technical support team waiting to take calls from customers, and its design teams consist of experts who can provide quotes using customers’ own plans or drawings. All systems come with a lifetime warranty, next day delivery and a 48-hours design service. Ask for a quote at your local PTS branch.
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The upfront costs of an ASHP makes traditional boilers much more affordable. However, in the long run, heat pumps combined with other energy efficient solutions such as solar PV, could provide customers with a significant opportunity to reduce their heating bills. NEXT STEPS PTS recommends that any installers interested in working with ASHPs should contact the manufacturers, as many of them offer free awareness and training courses.
For further information or to ask for a quote please call into your local PTS branch or contact the PTS Ireland Sales Team at ptsirelandbelfast@ptsplumbing.co.uk
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