Background on Heat Pumps (Air source and ground Source)
How Air Source Heat Pumps & Ground Source Heat Pumps Work
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The story started in the 1850`s when physicist Lord Kelvin discovered the Joule-Kelvin Effect which is the science behind refrigeration. But it was in Sweden in response to the 1970`s energy crisis where heat pumps were developed to the point where it is now a mainstream heating solution similar to a gas/oil boiler in the UK. With annual installations in Sweden running at @ 70,000, heat pumps have been tried & tested for over 30 years in the rigours of the Nordic climate.
Natural warmth use heatpumps manufactured by NIBE, (www.nibe.com) an experienced Swedish manufacturer.
Ground & Air Source Heat pumps are extremely effective. They harness low grade heat energy from the ground, water or air and - using pressure - increase this low grade energy to the point where it can be used to heat hot water and distribute it through radiators or underfloor heating.
Electricity is required to run the compressor and circulation pumps. However, for one unit of electricity a heat pump can produce upto 5 units of heat. The result means saving a high proportion of energy while substantially reducing normal running costs. Adding a Solar PV system to generate electricity can reduce this running cost even further, while improving your carbon footprint. Natural Warmth can also supply and install this equipment.
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