Would a ground source heat pump system be worth considering and is it straightforward to install?
A. Yes, absolutely. All new houses in the UK must be able to meet or exceed Building Regulations, and from April 2002, these are now the new higher standards for part L2. These mandatory regulations have been designed to conserve fuel, reduce heat losses and ensure greater energy efficiency, and so will ensure that all modern properties will lose less heat and need less heating. This means that the size of heat pump is smaller, will need smaller ground loops and will therefore be less expensive. Your plumber can connect the heat pump unit to your heating system and your builder can dig the trenches either before or whilst the footings and other ground works are being done. Q. My architect suggests I install under floor heating in my new house. Is this OK? A. Yes. Ground source heat pump systems are ideally matched to modern low temperature under floor heating. Q. I have an older style property. Can I still fit a GSHP system? Yes, you can, but your building must be well insulated for yo
