Ground Source Heat Pump
A ground source heat pump takes heat from the ground and transfers this to your home.
In order to take heat form the ground you will need to have a length of pipe buried in your garden.
This is either as a circuit of pipes in a trench or in a bore hole. This means that you have to have substantial space in your garden.
The pipes in the ground heat the pump, this combined with electricity heats a water tank, which then distributes this hot water around your heating system.
The recommendation is that you use a ground source heat pump with underfloor heating. This is because underfloor heating a lower water temperature to heat your home than radiators.
If you think of this is energy terms, this means the heat pump needs to use up less energy to heat the water for underfloor heating, so using less electricity.
The ground source heat pump can be a very good system to help reduce your carbon usage. Combine it with renewables such as Solar and properly insulate your home and it can become a very green option.
Further information:
- How heat pumps work
- Savings potential
- Frequently asked questions
- If considering installation, consult an accredited installer.
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Alternatively find out more about other types of Heat Pumps available.
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