Dimplex heat pumps - WF Senate

Optional outdoor or indoor installationAir source heat pumps are suitable for either outdoor or indoorinstallation.Dimplex outdoor air source heat pumps are constructed from robust,powder-coated metal casings to provide year round protection againstthe elements. The heat pump is connected to the indoor heating systemsimply by laying two heat insulated pipes and the electric connectioncables under the ground.In some instances it may not be desirable for the heat pump to beinstalled in the garden. Indoor air source heat pumps offer a practicalalternative and can be installed for example in a garage, basement orutility room. The heat pump is connected to the outside air via air ducts.CASE STUDIESHeat pumps in actionDimplex heat pumps have been installed in a wide variety ofapplications – two are featured here, but more are availableon our website.Dimplex heat pumps score forMcCarthy & StoneMcCarthy & Stone, the UK’s largest builder of retirement homes,took the lead in energy savings by installing Dimplex heatingpumps at a development of 41 apartments in Clevedon,Somerset and achieved level 3 of the Code for SustainableHomes. Three 28kW Dimplex air source heat pumps providea communal system, servicing the entire block, with each flathaving its own metering and separate hot water cylinder.Note: Combined DHW / buffer tank shownAir to water heat pumps for outdoor installation• The heat source is easy to tap.• The weatherproof heat pump is installed on a sturdy concretefoundation.• The water pipes and electric cables are securely laid under ground.National Trust customers keep comfywith DimplexA restaurant at Feock, the National Trust tiered garden estatenear Truro in Cornwall is using a Dimplex 11kW air sourceheat pump to utilise warm air from the kitchen fridges to keepcustomers warm. The condensers from the back of the fridgeshave been remotely sited alongside the Dimplex air source heatpump in an insulated outbuilding which means the air to waterheat pump is given a kick start by the warm air expelled fromthe kitchen fridges.”The heat generated by the system is used for under floor heatingin the new Crofters restaurant and there is the additional benefitthat the kitchen is cooler with the refrigerators’ heat extractedoutside the building.Air to water heat pumps for indoor installation• The heat source is tapped via air ducts.• Heat pump is installed against an external wall.• The insulated opening is protected by a rain guard.Case studies15