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Air Source Heat Pumps

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Air Source Heat Pumps use basic thermodynamic principles to convert latent heat (which is contained within the ambient air) into heat energy which can be used to provide heating and hot water.  Air Source Heat Pumps therefore are classed as a renewable energy because the heat in the ambient air is replenished by the sun.
 
There are two types of Air Source Heat Pumps - "air to air" and "air to water".  Air to air heat pumps release the captured energy through an air heat exchanger - the captured energy is then forced by fan around the home.  Air to water heat pumps release the captured energy into a water circuit which is then used in a wet heating system (radiators and underfloor).
 
The technology behind these heat pumps was first used in fridges as long ago as 1880.

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Heat pumps can lower your home’s carbon emissions, depending on which fuel you are replacing.
No fuel deliveries required.
Can provide space heating and hot water.
Can lower fuel bills, especially if you are currently using conventional electric heating.

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have announced that the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is expected to be launched in June 2011.


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