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Ground Source Heat Pumps

Ground Source Heat Pump transfers stored thermal energy from the earth into water heating systems cleanly, efficiently and renewably. It can be used all year round, even in winter as the ground stays at a stable temperature. Low temperature energy from the earth is obtained via collectors which are buried in the ground up to 1.5 metres deep (or a series of boreholes) and the pump transfers the heat they collect into our under floor heating for a beautiful even warmth throughout the home.

Vertical collector (borehole)
The space saving ground loop collector is inserted vertically in the ground, the depth & quantity of boreholes required depends on the heat required for the property and the type of ground. A borehole maybe as deep as 100m. Ideal for those with smaller plots, terraced housing or established garden.

Horizontal Collector
A series of plastic pipes are laid horizontally in the ground to form a horizontal ground loop collector. The pipes will be buried to a minimum depth of 1m and the amount of pipework required depends on the individual applications.

A survey will always be required to ascertain the size of the ground loop collector for either vertical or horizontal systems.

Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps use refrigerant technology to harness the latent heat from the outside air and convert this to the higher temperatures needed for heating the inside. Even in the UK the outside air contains a reliable level of heat energy and can be extracted at temperatures as low as -15ºC.

Air Source Heat Pumps can be fitted in applications where a Ground Source Heat Pump isn't possible e.g. flats or apartments and offer the extra benefit of being installed outside and thus freeing up extra living space on the inside.

During the summer months the process can be reversed when used with an underfloor heating system to provide cooling. The excess heat in the living space is withdrawn to the outside to leave more refreshing and cooler rooms.