FAQs

• How much does an air to water heat pump cost?

  5/27/2011

  Air to water heat pumps are now supplied by an increasing number of manufacturers with different capabilities and variable quality. They come in a variety...

• How much will installation cost me?

  5/27/2011

  Installation costs vary from property to property, but as a guide costs will be similar to that of a conventional gas boiler. A competent installer should take...

• Will I save money by fitting SIRAC heat pump?

  5/27/2011

  From case study analysis running costs can be reduced over a conventional gas boiler...

• How can air to water heat pumps alleviate fuel poverty?

  5/27/2011

  Because of the energy conversion efficiencies within an air to water heat pump, the running costs against the other main gas...

• What sort of properties are suitable for an air to water heat pump?Air to water heat pump?

  5/27/2011

  Air to water heat pumps are a suitable complete or partial solution for the majority of existing houses as well as new builds. Most properties that can achieve a reasonable level of thermal insulation could be suitable for an air to water heat pump...

• Can an air to water heat pump be used in conjunction with other technologies?

  5/27/2011

  Yes, with suitable control systems, air to water heat pumps can be operated to act in either a lead or support mode...

• How much space do I need for the SIRAC heat pump?

  5/27/2011

  Sufficient ventilation space is required at the front of the unit (1m)...

• Are there any special requirements during Winter?

  5/27/2011

  During the cold spell please ensure the correct amount of inhibitor is put in...

• Is it possible to combine radiators and underfloor heating in the same system?

  5/27/2011

  Yes. The water flowing through the radiator circuit will be the same temperature as the water flowing through the underfloor heating circuit...

• How does an air to water heat pump differ from a ground source heat pump?

  5/27/2011

  Ground source heat pumps draw on the absorbed energy stored in the earth whereas air to water heat pump collects thermal energy within the air which is renewed daily by the sun...

• Can an air to water heat pump provide all the necessary heat & hot water for a house?

  5/27/2011

  Yes, you just need to ensure that the air to water heat pump is sized to...

• Will SIRAC work when it's cold outside?

  5/27/2011

  Yes, Sirac heat pump (pool heat pump and other swimming pool heat pumps) works at temperatures as low as -25oC...