husky air source heat pumps
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Husky Air Source Heat Pumps are the leading manufacturer of efficient heat pump systems, boasting an efficiency of 415%.TRANSCRIPT
Will a heat pump heat a home without the need for a
backup heating system?
The simple is yes! Provided the heat pump has sufficient
capacity for the demand and the installation itself is
designed and installed correctly.
Will the heat pump provide enough hot water?
Husky heat pumps can achieve hot water up to 60˚C and
heat 150 litres in only 20 minutes. This is when our pumps
are combined with our unique heat transfer hot water
cylinder.
Is a buffer tank needed?
The answer is yes! It is possible to install without a buffer
tank (although efficiency and life expectancy of unit will
lower), however it is important to consider the following:
Imagine your home in the winter. It’s -5˚C outside and the
heat pump is working hard. All air source heat pumps will
need to defrost on a regular basis at these temperatures.
During defrost, the heat pump stops heating the home and
actually takes heat from the home to perform a reverse
cycle defrost. If there is no buffer, the house will begin to
get colder and colder during this period. If however a
buffer tank is installed, this will continue to feed the home
with heat during the defrost cycle. It is simple logic. Some
installers insist it isn’t a problem without a buffer tank. We
do not agree.
If a heat pump is oversized, is it less efficient?
No! It is a common misconception that air to water heat
pumps will be less efficient (if oversized for the heat load
of the property). Actually logic tells us it would be slightly
more efficient if the unit was oversized. As long as there is
enough water in the buffer tank per KW output, the heat
pump will not multi-cycle, a common cause of inefficiency.
In the case of when it’s cold, an oversized unit will defrost
less than a perfectly sized unit meaning efficiency levels
will be slightly higher with an oversized heat pump.
Therefore whether the unit is perfectly sized or oversized,
the efficiency levels will be rather similar as long as the
design and installation is performed in the right way.
Does the Air Source Heat Pump work all year round?
Our system performs in temperatures as low as minus
20˚C. So the answer is yes!.
Will I need to install larger radiators in my home?
Possibly. If your current heating system is a condensing
boiler, if installed correctly, they only condense when
producing hot water below 60˚C. A heat pump will provide
virtually the same heat as this. However it is important to
note that the lower temperatures the heat pump
produces, the more efficient the system. Therefore having
oversized radiators is of benefit. Our engineers will
measure the heat output of your radiators for each room
and advise you accordingly.
How much annual maintenance is required on an Air
Source Heat Pump?
Generally, no annual maintenance is required. However it
is advisable to check it once a year for dirt, leaves etc. We
will show you how.
Where are Air Source Heat Pumps located?
We choose a suitable place outside your home. This can
be anywhere suitable on your premises.
Will it provide enough hot water for baths showers etc
and heating?
With the correct design (which we provide free of charge),
our heat pumps will provide everything you need.
How much hot water is produced each day by an Air
Source Heat Pump?
Hot Water is stored and made available in a pressurised
cylinder allowing for ample daily usage requirements.
Do Air Source Heat Pumps require single phase or three
phase electrical supply?
Air Source Heat Pumps can be powered by both types of
supply within the Voltage parameters of the building.
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