ᐅ Heat Pump Heating System or Condensing Boiler with Solar Panels?
Created on: 22 Mar 2009 16:16
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CmajereHello,
I am currently thinking about the different heating systems and talked with my uncle yesterday, who works for a company that inspects heating installations.
I asked him about heat pumps. He said that for a single household they are generally not really cost-effective and take too long to pay off. The drilling required is quite expensive, and not every company has this type of equipment.
Is it even possible to install a heat pump everywhere? Or are certain ground conditions necessary?
He said that if he were to build again, he would choose a condensing boiler plus a solar system on the roof.
What are your thoughts?
Best regards
I am currently thinking about the different heating systems and talked with my uncle yesterday, who works for a company that inspects heating installations.
I asked him about heat pumps. He said that for a single household they are generally not really cost-effective and take too long to pay off. The drilling required is quite expensive, and not every company has this type of equipment.
Is it even possible to install a heat pump everywhere? Or are certain ground conditions necessary?
He said that if he were to build again, he would choose a condensing boiler plus a solar system on the roof.
What are your thoughts?
Best regards
Heating in New Construction
Hello Cmajere,
interesting question, often debated, as the payback period usually ranges from 10 to 12 years.
Disadvantages of a heat pump:
higher initial investment costs and generally requires underfloor heating due to the low supply temperatures;
Advantages:
no gas connection fees; no space needed for an oil boiler; no annual maintenance costs for gas burners or chimney.
When using an air-to-water heat pump, there are no costs for drilling or ground collectors, and no risk of the drilling permit being denied; these units are now available for both outdoor and indoor installation, and the noise levels have also decreased.
The best approach is to get price quotes from installers for your options and compare them carefully.
Best regards,
Mediator
Hello Cmajere,
interesting question, often debated, as the payback period usually ranges from 10 to 12 years.
Disadvantages of a heat pump:
higher initial investment costs and generally requires underfloor heating due to the low supply temperatures;
Advantages:
no gas connection fees; no space needed for an oil boiler; no annual maintenance costs for gas burners or chimney.
When using an air-to-water heat pump, there are no costs for drilling or ground collectors, and no risk of the drilling permit being denied; these units are now available for both outdoor and indoor installation, and the noise levels have also decreased.
The best approach is to get price quotes from installers for your options and compare them carefully.
Best regards,
Mediator
Hello,
I have compared different heating systems and basically settled on solar combined with a gas condensing boiler.
What about the space requirements? The condensing boiler is wall-mounted, right? And for the solar system, I believe you need a larger hot water tank?
Can the solar system only help with hot water, or can it also reduce electricity consumption?
Does anyone have tips on good manufacturers for this combination?
Best regards
I have compared different heating systems and basically settled on solar combined with a gas condensing boiler.
What about the space requirements? The condensing boiler is wall-mounted, right? And for the solar system, I believe you need a larger hot water tank?
Can the solar system only help with hot water, or can it also reduce electricity consumption?
Does anyone have tips on good manufacturers for this combination?
Best regards
Cmajere schrieb:
Hello,
I compared different heating systems and basically settled on solar plus a gas condensing boiler.
How much space do these usually require? The condensing boiler is wall-mounted, right? And for the solar system, I think you need a larger hot water tank?
Can the solar system only assist with hot water, or can it also help reduce electricity consumption?
Does anyone have recommendations on good manufacturers for this combination?
RegardsI don’t think there is a specific combination product, but you don’t need much space for the boiler. I have one myself, and it only takes up around 2 square meters (21.5 square feet), nothing more.
Ganurin
Hello,
we have been running a heat pump for one winter now. This has almost halved our heating costs. To operate a heat pump efficiently, the supply temperature should be kept as low as possible. Underfloor heating or sufficiently large radiators, as well as good thermal insulation, are also recommended. I would not advise using solar panels. The additional costs are not worth it.
When you need the heat, it is usually not available. By the way, we have a heat pump from Daikin (Daikin products Japan). With full installation, it cost about 7,000 EUR (approx. 7,000 USD) and was purchased from the company AROS (including domestic hot water). They also provide very competent advice.
If you have specific questions about installation, etc., I am happy to answer them.
Vincent
we have been running a heat pump for one winter now. This has almost halved our heating costs. To operate a heat pump efficiently, the supply temperature should be kept as low as possible. Underfloor heating or sufficiently large radiators, as well as good thermal insulation, are also recommended. I would not advise using solar panels. The additional costs are not worth it.
When you need the heat, it is usually not available. By the way, we have a heat pump from Daikin (Daikin products Japan). With full installation, it cost about 7,000 EUR (approx. 7,000 USD) and was purchased from the company AROS (including domestic hot water). They also provide very competent advice.
If you have specific questions about installation, etc., I am happy to answer them.
Vincent
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