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Five energy sources for heat pumps

Posted by John Barker-Brown on 10th May 2010 at 10:02 am

Five energy sources for heat pumps

A number of energy sources can be used as the heat source for heating buildings. Most commonly, heat pumps draw heat from the air or from the ground. The heat drawn from the ground is, in most cases, stored solar heat, and should not be confused with geothermal heat, though the latter wil…

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How to install a heat pump into an existing property

Posted by John Barker-Brown on 21st February 2011 at 9:18 am

How to install a heat pump into an existing property

As the advantages of heat pumps become better known and with the expected Renewable Heat Incentive, more people are looking at whether the technology can be applied to their existing properties. The advantages of installing a heat pump in a new build property is well documented. It is als…

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