12.03.2023
Technology and Knowledge
Heating and air conditioning units for heat pumps
Heating and air conditioning units for heat pumps
Regardless of why you are interested in heat pump solutions, whether to reduce your operating costs or for reasons of sustainability, they contribute to our target of decarbonising our energy supply.
Let us present one of the widest product ranges of units suitable for use with heat pumps – “Heat Pump ready” as it were. Choose our products that carry this label for your future-proofed heating and cooling system.
Low temperature units for every application
Low temperature units for every application
Apart from heat pumps, many other systems can be used to eliminate or reduce fossil fuels: namely systems that work with low water temperatures. But regardless of which low water temperature system is used: it only really becomes efficient when combined with economical room units. All products carrying the “Heat Pump ready” label are appropriate economical room units.
Wide range for the commercial and private sector
The benefit of this is that we always have the right unit for many different rooms and types of building. There are so many options to combine with a heat pump. Here’s just a brief selection here.
Simply explained: The heat pump system
The basic idea is not new: a heat generator supplies warm water to room units, which then use the warm water to control the temperature in the rooms. Heat pumps are replacing the oil or gas boiler (heat generator) previously used, with fan-assisted convectors now installed where panel radiators were once fitted. Fan-assisted units rapidly achieve 3-4 times the output of conventional radiators particularly when operated with low system temperatures.
Incidentally, we are more than happy to assist skilled tradesmen with all questions regarding hydraulics, among other things with our hydraulic box, which will significantly simplify installation.
That's why it has to be low temperature
In almost all heating systems, the temperature of the heating water is crucial for their efficient operation. A traditional gas boiler supplies hot water at approximately 131 °F to panel radiators. This is referred to as a high-temperature system. The exact temperature of this water depends on the combination of heat generator (gas boiler) and room unit (radiator) selected. When you use a heat pump with suitable room units in place of a gas heating system, this is what is known as a low-temperature system operated with water at around 95 °F.
The following is true: high water temperatures are less efficient than low water temperatures. This increases the energy requirement and heating costs and, of course, also greenhouse gas emissions.
Certain heat pumps can reach temperatures above 131 °F, but always at the expense of efficiency. The use of system temperatures of 95 °F instead of 131 °F quickly makes systems 25-35% more efficient and therefore more economical. So look out for our “Heat Pump ready” label when selecting suitable heat pump products.
Which way is Heat Pump City?
In an environment where the era of fossil heating is over, are you still looking for your way? We'll be happy to give you some guidance. Fortunately, Heat Pump City is not all that different. Because in heat pump systems, although the heat generator is new, planners and craftsmen have access to one of the largest product ranges for room units. Always suitable for every application.
Welcome to the age of low temperature.
Welcome to Heat Pump City!
Heat pump units for office buildings
Many companies are suffering from rising energy prices. Heat pumps combined with decentralised units for the temperature control of offices are a sensible departure from dependence on fossil fuels.
Katherm HK
- Heating
- Cooling
- Ventilation
KaDeck
- Heating
- Cooling
- Ventilation
Heat pump units for hotels
Nowadays, hotel guests expect their rooms to be at a pleasant temperature, and also cooled in summer.
The operator of the hotel wants low operating costs. Heat pumps are perfect to meet both requirements and are much more sustainable than so-called split units, in which large volumes of climate-harming, toxic or flammable refrigerant circulates through the building. Heat pumps only carry temperature-controlled water into the rooms, where it is treated by so-called fan coils to produce a pleasant room climate.
Venkon
- Heating
- Cooling
- Ventilation
Heat pump units for the home
The myth that a heat pump in your own home only works with underfloor heating is long out of date. Fan-assisted heaters, also known as heat pump heaters or low-temperature heaters, represent a convenient solution for use in the home.
PowerKon LT
- Heating
- Cooling
Cooling with heat pumps
Almost as an after-thought, you also benefit from a heat pump’s cooling function.
Many heat pumps already incorporate this functionality. You can therefore supply the appropriate room units with hot water, but also with cold water, which you can use to cool your building.
There may be a need for further insulation of the pipes and the removal of condensate water depending on the cooling output you require. So why not consciously design in a cooling function from the get-go. Then you’re sure to have a lot of pleasure with this added comfort.