Dimplex heat pumps - WF Senate

Air sourceheat pumpsEven cold air is full of energy andDimplex air source heat pumpsuse the freely available heat inthe ambient air to provide efficientheating and hot water at airtemperatures as low as -25ºC.Because the source of heat –the air – is abundantly availableall around us, air source heatpumps have the advantage of lowinstallation costs and minimal spacerequirements, while relatively mildwinter temperatures in the UKmean excellent levels of efficiencyand performance are achievedthroughout the year.14 Air source heat pumpsBenefits of the outside air as a heat source:• Can be utilised all year round between +35ºC and -25ºC.• Always available and inexhaustible source of heat.• No requirement for the cost and land area of ground collectors.• Ideal for new build or retro fit applications, especially wherespace is limited.• Can be used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water andswimming pools.Air source heat pumps –benefits of the UK climateCompared with central Europe(where air source heat pumps are alreadyvery popular), the UK has a relativelymoderate winter climate.With average winter temperatures ofaround 5°C, seasonal co-efficients ofperformance comparable with groundsource heat pumps are achievable, withoutthe additional cost of expensive groundloop systems having to be installed.Average UK temperaturesover 12 month period2824201612840JFM A M J J A S O N Dmaximum temperature (ºC)minimum temperature (ºC)maximum temperature (°C)minimum temperature (°C)2824201612840