Heat Pumps for the Home by John Cantor,Gavin Harper

in recent times, warmth pumps have emerged as a promising new kind of know-how with a comparatively low environmental influence. additionally, they've got provided owners with a chance to lessen their heating money owed. warmth pumps can warmth a development through 'pumping' warmth from both the floor or the air outdoor: an exciting technique which makes use of ideas which are a little bit analogous to these hired within the family fridge. Armed with the sensible details contained in those pages, owners may have the required wisdom to exploit this most likely low-carbon know-how to warmth their properties.Describes what a warmth pump is, the way it works, the several equipment of pumping warmth and the significance of an acceptable and well-planned set up. Examines the air, the floor and water as resources of warmth and explains easy methods to make an educated selection. Considers the all-important topic of allotting the warmth via radiators or via an under-floor procedure. Covers scorching water construction and supply to the faucets. Outlines environmental and monetary concerns linked to warmth pumps. Dispels a few universal misconceptions and offers a few case stories. crucial examining for all these homeowners who're contemplating fitting warmth pumps which will warmth their houses in a extra green and effective manner. geared toward these owners who desire to do a little of the paintings themselves or who desire to shadow sub-contractors. an invaluable reference software for architects, plumbers, heating engineers, developers and scholars. beautifully illustrated with one hundred fifty five color images and diagrams through Gavin D J Harper. John Cantor is a warmth pump engineer, inspector and advisor and has written many articles at the topic. Gavin D J Harper is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.