David Karlson :


Ground source heat pumps are very beneficial for home. These utilize a loop buried in the ground. This loop is great for transferring heat from the ground into any building in order to provide heating space. In certain cases, these heat pumps can also be used to pre heat domestic water.

One can enjoy many benefits via installing a ground source heat pump at home. However, prior to discussing the benefits, it would be a great idea to know some important things prior to considering one of these heat pumps.



The type: You need to keep in mind the specific type of heat distribution system you want to go for. The ground source heat pump can be easily combined with radiators. However, the best thing to consider would be under floor heating. One of the main reasons for this is that it works really well at a lower temperature.

Availability: You need to know exactly whether some space is available at your home for a borehole or trench in order to allow in a ground loop.

The ground quality: Analyze thoroughly whether the ground is apt for digging borehole or a trench.

The fuel: You also need to know what fuel is being replaced. In case, it is oil, electricity, LPG, or some fuel fossil, you can enjoy good payback. Heat pumps are a superb option for places where no gas is available.

Back-up system: You must be aware of whether you require some kind of back up heating system when installing ground source heat pump.

Cooling requirement: This is one of the most important things. Make sure you know exactly whether you require a cooling agent.

Cost reduction: In case, the ground source heat pump system is for a new building development, you can benefit a lot. There is a huge cost reduction when you combine the installation with many other building works.



Benefits of installing Ground source heat pump:



The efficiency: The efficiency of ground source heat pump is much greater than any other heating system. This lets you enjoy the best of heating benefits at a much lower the cost.





Cost and savings: Any ground source heat pump of 8-12k.w. will cost you anywhere between £6,000-£12,000.



A ground source heat pump obtains heat from water present in pipe that meets the ground that can thereafter be easily circulated via heating system.

The average temperature existing below ground is somewhere between 8 degree and 13 degree Celsius. The whole process tends to cool the fluid. However, it can also be re-circulated back via the ground. The ground will help the system to absorb more amount of heat prior to being passed via the heat pump the second time.

Heat pumps are not actually capable of generating electricity. However, they are highly capable of generating heat and can easily be operated in reverse pattern to provide cooling effect. The pumps require some amount of electricity to operate. However, the ground source heat pumps are quite energy efficient and can easily produce heat energy up to five times for each electrical energy unit.