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Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) also known as Geothermal Pumps offer an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems, drawing heat from the ground rather than using fossil fuels.
Our award winning team of engineers are expert heat pump installers in Norfolk and work to the highest of standards. Using equipment from industry leading manufacturers such as Viessman and Stiebel Eltron, we will take the time to get to know you and your property, offering advice and guidance throughout the full process. So if you’re in need of a ground source heat pump installer in Norfolk or the surrounding areas, get in touch today and invest in a more sustainable, greener future.
What are the Benefits of Ground Source Heat Pumps?
As expert Ground Source Heat Pump installers, we’ve collated our knowledge on the benefits of these environmentally friendly systems. GSHPs can be used in combination with under floor, radiator and convector heating systems. They are a popular choice and are leading the way in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Some of the main benefits are:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Although providing the same or similar benefits to an Air Source Heat Pump, the installation process of a GSHP differs slightly. With pipes running under the surface, or drilled vertically, the GSHP extracts heat from the ground as opposed to sourcing it from the air.
Using a similar method as the ASHP, GSHPs work by pumping a fluid (glycol) through a series of pipes within the ground and back to the internal heat pump unit and through the evaporator. The heat from the fluid is then passed into the refrigerant circulating through the evaporator. A compressor connected to this circuit then raises the pressure of the refrigerant, which in turn raises the temperature. The heat is then transferred into the heating systems water via a condenser providing you with heated water for space or domestic hot water heating.
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- Although when using GSHPs electricity is still required, the constant use of renewable energy makes this a great eco-friendly choice and has the possibility of lowering your overall energy bills.
- Not only can it heat your home, but also your domestic hot water.
- It has a long life span with minimal maintenance required.
- A more efficient option than the ASHP due to the stable nature of the ground’s temperature.
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- A GSHP involves a greater amount of work to install and requires more land to install the ground collecto, therefore larger properties are generally more suited.
- The cost is more than an ASHP due to the groundworks and ground collector pipework costs.
- A 3 phase electricity supply is generally required.
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The time to install a GSHP will be longer than the ASHP, due to the complexity of being installed into the ground. Installing a GSHP will require a considerable amount of digging, the time will also depend on how much work is needed, depending on the size of each property. However, interior installations are much simpler and do not require much time.
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A medium to large property is better suited for a GSHP due to the amount of pipework needed underground and the equipment required internally. Once your property size has been determined, we can then work out how much work will be required, the time for installation and your cost.