HEAT PUMP
HYDRONIC HEATING

Q: What is a hydronic heat pump?

A hydronic heat pumps are suitable for heating systems as they are designed to be highly efficient at lower temperatures, the temperature required for floor heating. Domestic hot water heat pumps have built in storage tanks and require higher output temperatures. All heat pumps are a type of air conditioning system that provides heating and cooling by transferring heat between the indoors and outdoors. Air to water heat pumps work by using refrigerant to absorb heat from the outside air and then transferring that heat to water. Heat pumps are electric, energy-efficient and can provide cost savings compared to traditional heating.

Q: Can I install a heat pump under my house?

No. Heat pumps require good air flow for efficiency and installing a heat pump under a house restricts air flow. Typically, heat pumps are installed in service areas with good access. A privacy screen can be installed a distance away if required.

Hydronic underfloor heating relies on pipes in the floor to circulate heated water around, creating a blanket of radiant heat, an incomparable feeling of comfort. This closed water circuit can be heated by a hydronic heat pump.

Heat Pumps are an eco-friendly and cost efficient option for hydronic underfloor heating systems. Hydronic heat pumps are always installed externally, with good air flow, and are ideal for both residential and large commercial projects.

Heat Pumps - the future of sustainable living

INSTALLATION

Hydronic heat pumps must be installed externally and require good air flow and a solid plinth structure. Electrical GPO and a storm water waste drain are required within 500mm of the heat pump location. Comfort Heat works with your project manager to ensure all services are correctly co-ordinated and any electrical, plumbing or floor covering requirements are in place for a seamless installation.

HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY

Comfort Heat supplies and installs Intaflo Hydronics, air to water, hydronic heat pump units.

The Intaflo, inverter heat pump, is a highly efficient air to water unit that absorbs warmth in the air and transfers it to water.

This low temperature hydronic unit, with a COP of 4.49, means it generates over 4kW of heat with only 1kW of energy. By comparison, electric heating uses 1kW of electricity to generate 1kW of heat, making Comfort Heat, heat pump hydronic floor heating the most sustainable heating choice.

The Intaflo Series 3 heat pump uses refrigerant R32 which is quickly being adopted as the most environmentally friendly refrigerant available. It has a GWP [Global Warming Potential] of 675, which is 60% lower than R410A. The Intaflo hydronic heat pump is compact unit controlled via a touch screen WiFi enabled display, allowing you to remotely access and programme your heat pump. Heat Pumps are electric and can utilises PV solar energy.

For ease of plumbing the Intaflo Series 3 heat pump includes an expansion tank, pressure relief valve and circulating pump within its compact design.

For more information on the Intaflo heat pump range visit www.intaflo.com

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Comfort Heat provides technical diagrams, electrical loads and helpful tele-support for a seamless installation. Your project manager will need to coordinate with a licenced electrician, plumber and flooring installer to ensure all trades have the specifications they require.

CONSIDERATIONS

Heat pumps MUST be installed outside with good air flow
Require a solid plinth structure away from bedroom windows
Most efficient and ecofriendly heating option

Brochures

Hydronic Heat Pump Underfloor Heating

TECHNICAL DATA

Type	Heat Pump Inverter - Air to Water
Construction	Integrated circulation pump / expansion tank
COP	4.49 ~ 4.0 @ Ambient 6º/Water 35ºC [International Standards]
Heat Capacity	9kW ~ 30kW
Cool Capacity	7kW ~ 23kW
Refrigerant	R32
Operating Range	-10ºC ~ +50ºC

FAQS

What Heat Pump Hydronic Heating Questions Customers Ask?

What is an air to water heat pump?

A heat pump is a type of air conditioning system that provides heating and cooling by transferring heat between the indoors and outdoors. Air to water heat pumps work by using refrigerant to absorb heat from the outside air and then transferring that heat to water. Heat pumps are energy-efficient and can provide cost savings compared to traditional heating.

Hydronic air to water heat pumps are designed to be highly efficient at lower temperatures, the temperature required for floor heating. Domestic hot water air to water heat pumps have built in storage tanks and require higher output temperatures.

What is a hydronic heat pump?

A hydronic heat pumps are suitable for heating systems as they are designed to be highly efficient at lower temperatures, the temperature required for floor heating.

Domestic hot water heat pumps have built in storage tanks and require higher output temperatures.

All heat pumps are a type of air conditioning system that provides heating and cooling by transferring heat between the indoors and outdoors. Air to water heat pumps work by using refrigerant to absorb heat from the outside air and then transferring that heat to water. Heat pumps are electric, energy-efficient and can provide cost savings compared to traditional heating.

Can I install a heat pump under my house?

Can I cool my house with hydronic underfloor heating?

Yes you can cool a house with hydronic underfloor heating but it is not as clear cut as heating. When cooling your underfloor heating system you must monitor dew point so you do not cause condensation on the floor and cold floors are not as comfortable under foot has warm floors.

Ideally your heat pump system is combined with a fan convector system that can cool, and heat, a room by the built in fan blowing over the heat exchanger to quickly and efficiently heat or cool the air in a room.

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