Hybrid heating combines sustainability and savings
Richard Paine, who is product manager for Domestic Heating and Renewables at Daikin UK, explains why more and more self-builders are embracing hybrid heat pumps for the combination of key benefits they offer
running costs at the forefront of the property’s design. With domestic heating one of the biggest contributors on both counts, it’s no sur- prise that many self-builders turn to a renewable solution when developing their dream home.
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The adoption of alternative
renewable heating technologies can lead to dramatic reductions in energy consumption and household bills
] The adoption of alternative renewable
heating technologies can lead to energy con- sumption and bills being dramatically reduced, along with a property’s carbon footprint. However, when considering a move from tradi- tional heating to a solely renewable heating system, some self-builders remain reticent. A renewable heating system combined with
a traditional gas-condensing boiler, known as a hybrid air-to-water heat pump, therefore, pres- ents the ideal solution for the environmentally conscious self-build community.
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Removing the prospect of relying solely on renewable heating, innovative hybrid systems combine a low temperature air-to-water heat pump that extracts latent heat from the outside air, with a gas-condensing boiler. Working in series, the system is significantly more efficient than a boiler alone.
Most units are built to fit in the same space
as a traditional boiler. The outdoor and indoor units are seamlessly connected using a small diameter refrigerant pipework which is usually concealed underground. Installation is quick – and the gas boiler of the system can be com- missioned and installed before the heat pump
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ustainability is often a key requirement when self-building, with the desire to minimise both carbon emissions and
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