Hello everyone,
I have made a decision for our new construction project: we will opt for a gas condensing boiler with solar instead of an air-to-water heat pump. The reasons are lower costs, less dependence on a single energy source (electricity), and better efficiency.
Before the “please consider the gas connection and this and that” arguments come up: everything has been considered. The decision is final, and we are comfortable with it.
The only thing we are currently thinking about is using a zeolite gas heating system. I know of two models that are available. The Viessmann Vitosorp 200-F and the Vaillant ZeoTherm. The latter has particularly caught my attention because it combines solar, condensing, and zeolite technologies.
According to BAFA, these systems are even eligible for €4000 (approximately $4300) in subsidies for new buildings.
Has anyone already gained experience with gas heat pumps? I would be very interested. Of course, the package is likely more expensive than a standard condensing boiler with solar, but after deducting the €4000 (approximately $4300) subsidy, it doesn’t look so bad, especially since it is supposed to be 30% more efficient.
I have made a decision for our new construction project: we will opt for a gas condensing boiler with solar instead of an air-to-water heat pump. The reasons are lower costs, less dependence on a single energy source (electricity), and better efficiency.
Before the “please consider the gas connection and this and that” arguments come up: everything has been considered. The decision is final, and we are comfortable with it.
The only thing we are currently thinking about is using a zeolite gas heating system. I know of two models that are available. The Viessmann Vitosorp 200-F and the Vaillant ZeoTherm. The latter has particularly caught my attention because it combines solar, condensing, and zeolite technologies.
According to BAFA, these systems are even eligible for €4000 (approximately $4300) in subsidies for new buildings.
Has anyone already gained experience with gas heat pumps? I would be very interested. Of course, the package is likely more expensive than a standard condensing boiler with solar, but after deducting the €4000 (approximately $4300) subsidy, it doesn’t look so bad, especially since it is supposed to be 30% more efficient.
xycrazy schrieb:
As I said, the decision has been made. So please, no fundamental discussion about this. My question was different If you are already explaining your decision, you have to accept that it will be discussed...
Bauexperte schrieb:
No, not yet. Since gas will have a hard time being used in the same way starting from April, it’s just a matter of time. On the other hand, when I read something like:
*"Because compared to the already very efficient condensing boilers, gas heat pumps achieve efficiencies over 135%"
I’m not sure if I should take the manufacturers of this technology seriously right now.
*Source quote: Natural Gas Information Portal
Regards, Bauexperte That should have a positive effect on the gas price in the long run... so the whole Go Green craze
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sichtbeton8221 Nov 2017 09:07A few days have passed since the first post... Are there any initial user experiences with the zeolite gas heat pump by now?