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Heat Pumps
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In the UK a few metres below our feet, the earth maintains a
constant temperature of around 11 -12C throughout the year.
Because of the ground’s high thermal mass it stores heat
from the sun during the summer months. Ground source heat
pumps (GSHP) are able to use this heat to produce hot water
for space heating and domestic hot water. In a well designed
system every unit of electricity used (which can be provided
via the grid or by renewable sources) will deliver 3-4 units
of heat. As well as GSHP, air and water source heat pumps are also available. Heat pumps work best with underfloor heating, which is probably the most comfortable central heating available. |
| Ground source heat
pump with collectors in either a trench or borehole |
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| Greenthinking has
teamed up with the largest specialist supplier of warm water
underfloor heating systems to the UK domestic market. Since
1992 they have supplied over 14,000 systems.
Greenthinking and our suppliers can provide a complete
service including:
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Free no
obligation quotation
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Full system
design
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Installation
estimates
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Installation
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Commissioning |
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| Model 1140 | |
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For more information on ground source heat pumps please see the energy saving trust factsheet here
Grants For details of current government grants for renewable energy systems please click here |
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