heat pumps

Here, at Airplan Uk, we supply and install environmentally friendly, energy saving, energy efficient central heating systems & underfloor heating using low energy heat pumps by experienced plumbers and heating engineers.

What is a heat pump?
A heat pump extracts low temperature energy from the environment and increases its temperature for heating purposes. Heat pump efficiencies are normally quoted as the coefficient of performance of the system; these are typically in the range 3 to 5. In other words, extracting heat from renewable sources requires just 1kW of electrical input in order to generate 3kW to 5kW of heating output. Heat pump systems therefore, are 3 to 5 times more efficient than fossil fuel boilers and are more than capable of warming a house completely, even during the lowest winter temperatures.

Airplan Uk installs the Altherma energy saving heat pumps from Daikin. Altherma energy saving (or energy efficient) heat pump system is a split system consisting of an outdoor unit and an indoor hydro-box that can be connected to all standard low temperature radiators and underfloor heating systems.

Benefits of using Altherma low energy central heating systems

• Cost effective alternative to fossil fuel boilers
• Low energy bills
• Low CO2 emissions
• Easy to install
• Total solution for year round comfort for heating and cooling

Low temperature heating combined advantages
Rapid progress in heating technology and improved building insulation allows water temperatures of 55ºC or less to be sufficient nowadays to heat a house thoroughly, even at extremely low outside temperatures. High levels of comfort with the added benefit of lower energy consumption can therefore be achieved due to the smaller temperature differential between the heat emitter and the room itself. Most modern water based heating systems operate at low temperatures, supplying heat via radiators or underfloor heating systems, individually or in combination.

Optimised use of Low Energy Heat Pump technology
Heat pumps are inherently clean and reliable, and traditionally use 'water to water' or 'air to air' technology. The Altherma 'air to water' system, however, represents the best of both technologies, combining

• the accessibility of air as the heat source
• low investment cost
• no high cost drilling or extensive excavation work is required
• no requirement for a chimney
• suitability of the low energy heat pump technology for inner city application or where space is limited
• emission free operation
• easy installation and maintenance, with the comfort of using a water based heating system

Free energy from the air
Heat sources for low temperature heating systems include conventional fossil fuel boilers and electricity.

Altherma as an alternative is a far more efficient solution. More than 2/3 of the energy used by Altherma over the year is freely available in the air. The system can operate down to -20°C (Including back up heater). As a result, Altherma can generate all the heat necessary to warm a house comfortably. All heat pumps require electrical input in order to upgrade the low temperature.

Altherma for example, can supply 3.8kW (preliminary at Eurovent design conditions i.e. 7°C ambient / 35°C leaving water temperature) of heat to a building from just 1kW of electrical input.

Flexible application, Easy installation
The Altherma energy saving heating system features an outdoor and indoor unit, both are compact. The outdoor unit can be located discreetly outside new and existing residential buildings. The indoor unit can be installed in any convenient space, removing the need for a dedicated technical room.

Total solution for year round comfort
In addition to the basic comfort requirements of providing heat, Altherma energy saving heat pumps can deliver even more. The system is designed to supply your sanitary hot water needs all year round and can be selected with a cooling option for the hot summer months, thus satisfying your desires for all year round comfort.

 

For further information or to arrange a no obligation quotation please call us today on 0191 2582911