Heat pumps combine a number of different technologies to extract the heat from the air around us and use that heat to pre-heat the water supply. Heat pumps can also be used to heat water that is used for underfloor heating and swimming pools.
- Heat pumps are electrically powered but they generate more heat energy than what they consume.
- Depending on size, a heat pump uses between 860W and 1KW of electricity (as opposed to 2.8KW or 3.5KW on a standard geyser) and due to its excellent coefficient of performance (COP) values, it produces an output of between 3.8KW and 4.5KW without drawing any additional power.
- Heat pumps operate throughout the year. There is always some warmth in the air which can be harvested.
- Heat pumps operate effectively down to zero degrees C.
- Heat pumps can be thermostatically controlled or operated on a timer.
- A compact heat pump is easier to install than a vast expanse of solar water heaters.
- A heat pump is not unlike an air conditioner in appearance and size.
- Commercial heat pumps are larger but are regarded as depreciable assets.
Installation involves electrical and plumbing work and possibly some minor construction.
Most work is complete within one day and operation is quiet and efficient.
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