What Is A High Temperature Heat Pump?

May 18, 2022
Wiseliving High Temperature Heat Pump

When it comes to home heating solutions, people can choose from a variety of units and systems. Although these appliances have their own advantages, not all of them are practical to use regularly due to various reasons.


Fortunately, thanks to recent technological developments, innovations have improved the way many heating units function. One of these is the high temperature heat pump. Due to this system’s various features and advantages, many homeowners are starting to use it for their home heating needs.


How Does It Work


Standard air-source heat pumps are known to operate at a maximum flow temperature of up to 60 degrees Celsius. Many high temperature heat pump models, on the other hand, can operate at flow temperatures of 60 to 80 degrees Celsius.


Like traditional heat pumps, hydronic high temperature heat pumps work by absorbing heat from the air outside and transferring it to a refrigerant. As this substance gets compressed, its temperature increases. The heat generated by this process is then transferred to an integrated system of compatible units such as tanks and radiators to deliver radiant heat and hot water throughout a home.


Main Benefits


Energy Efficiency


One of the main advantages of high temperature heat pumps is their reliance on electricity as their power source, which is more cost-efficient compared to natural gas in the long run, if coupled with a solar electric system. Also, some modern heat pumps are now equipped with the latest technology designed to maximise their performance.


Non-Toxic Refrigerant


Thanks to recent technological advancements, homeowners now have the choice to use heat pumps that utilise eco-friendly refrigerants. WISELIVING’s hydronic heat pumps use the R32 refrigerant, which is a safer alternative to other substances commonly used in many heating and cooling units, 


Hot Water Source


As mentioned earlier, the heat generated by high temperature heat pumps can be transferred to an integrated system of radiators and water tanks. Through this type of setup, these units can serve as a home’s primary source of domestic hot water. 


In the case of WISELIVING’s High Temperature Heat Pump, this unit is capable of delivering a steady supply of hot water at temperatures of up to 75 degrees Celsius. Combined with this system’s energy-efficient features, it’s capable of operating as a reliable hot water source without increasing a home’s energy consumption.

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