Ground Source Heat Pumps: All You Wanted To Know

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Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) are in great demand for domestic and commercial use in the UK and other parts of the world. GSHP are energy efficient central heating systems. They use the heat inside the earth for heating/cooling living spaces. For this reason, Ground Source Heat Pumps are also called earth energy heat pumps, geo-exchange heat pumps, or earth coupled heat pumps.

Ground Source Heat Pumps have three major components: the ground loop, a heat pump, and the heat distribution system. The ground loop of the ground source heat pump consists of a pipe buried in the ground. The pipe is a kind of circuit which is filled with water and antifreeze. It helps the pipe absorb heat from the ground. The ground loop can be either in a borehole or a horizontal trench.

The heat pump comprises of an evaporator, compressor, and condenser. The evaporator takes the heat from the water which is inside the ground loop, the compressor compresses the refrigerant to bring it to the temperature required for the heat distribution, and the condenser gives up heat to water tank which is connected to the distribution system.

The heat distribution system of the ground source heat pump may consist of under floor heating or radiators or water storage tank. The design of the ground source heat pumps is such that they are able to use underground heat efficiently. Also, as ground temperatures are always higher than air temperatures in winter and less in summers, it further adds to the efficiency of the ground source heat pumps.

Although, the initial installation cost of Ground Source Heat Pumps is more than conventional heating systems, they offer low operational cost which makes them cost-effective in the long run. Co-efficient of Performance (the ratio of the amount of heat produced per unit of electricity) of a high quality GSHP is usually 3 to 4 which is much more compared to conventional electrical heating systems.

All in all ground source heat pumps are a great way to save both energy and your money. You can buy GSHP for your home or office from Ecovision Systems. Ecovision is a renowned supplier of renewable and sustainable energy systems including Ground source Heat Pumps, Air source heat pumps, water source heat pumps, and Solar Heating to work with wet underfloor heating, high-efficiency radiators, existing radiators, heat storage tanks and swimming pools.

All products including ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and others are available at competitive rates. For more information on ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and more, please log on to ecovisionsystems.co.uk

About the Author:
Phill ia a well known author and writes articles for ecovisionsystems, renowned manufacturer and supplier in the UK offers renewable energy products including Heat Pumps - Ground Source Heat Pumps, Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar Water Heating and Solar Hot Water.

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