dennnis Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 This might be in the wrong forum but anyway I'm in the process of building my new house and I'm at my wits end trying to decide on what method of heating to go for. Radiators with oil or wood pellet. underfloor with heat pump geothermal set up. seems to be pros and cons on all choices. House roughly 6000 sq ft.so some big spaces. Anyone got any ideas or experiences Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Go for the heat pump, will really keep your bills down but its not cheap. If your going to live there for a while it will be well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennnis Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Well I intend to be there for the rest of my days so heat pump could be a possibility. Over here in Ireland there is a decent grant available for the heat pump,solar,wood pellet etc. promoting green energy you see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Seen a fair few programs where they are fitting this to heat the home. You only really need a bit of electricity to pump the water around most of the time, a bit of heating help on occasions. Add a wind turbine or solar panels and should be well placed to keep the bills down ../help global warming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingermouse Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I dont havethat set up but have underfloor heating off my boiler (piped system) Its only in my coni but it feels so much better than the room with radiators. you are kept warm but fresh if that makes sence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceplumbers Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 underfloor heating is a better way to heat a large area over radiators, a ground source pump is not cheap to install but as you say the goverment is offering grants to have them installed. the ground source pump wont supply all your heating needs in the winter and you will need another heat source , they can be coupled with solar panals or boiler depending on your needs , i'e bathrooms ect ,if you need more info let me know and i can get you some , brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceplumbers Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 another quick note , i think worcester boilers are doing a ground source heat pump with a built in heater so you wont have to fit a seperate unit , will talk to the local rep for you tomorrow and find out more info for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceplumbers Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/ . there you go m8 , worcester may be an expensive boiler but they are the best boilers ect, on the market . i.m.h.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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