Heat Pumps - Building for the Future

Imagine your home buyer never having to worry about turning their heating controls down to save money.

Imagine selling a home that is constantly warm and comfortable.

Imagine a heating system that uses renewable energy, requires no regular maintenance and is completely safe with no local greenhouse emissions.

Welcome to building a home with a heat pump from Ice Energy.

Heat Pumps - How do they work?

At one metres depth the average soil temperature in the UK remains consistently between 10 and 13°C. The "ground loop" is a pipe which is buried in the garden at this depth and filled with a mixture of water and food friendly glycol. The mixture is at a low temperature and is gently warmed by the surrounding soil as it is pumped through the pipe.

The heat pump only requires an increase in the temperature of the water mix of just a few degrees. It is then put through a process which involves a series of heat exchangers and a compressor where the heat is concentrated so that temperatures up to 65°C are achieved. This then feeds the central heating radiators or under-floor heating pipes and the domestic hot water tank.

Heat Pumps - the different types

Heat Pump with Internal DHW Storage

For properties with 1- 4 bedrooms a heat pump with an integral 185 litre DHW tank is the ideal solution. Measuring 600mm by 600mm it can be positioned in the kitchen, utility room, cupboard or even a garage.
 
 
 

Heat Pump with External DHW Storage

For larger 4 bedroom and over properties or where there is a high water demand a heat pump with an external 300 litre (or larger) DHW tank is the natural choice. Again it measures 600mm by 600mm and is very versatile in its positioning.
 

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