subject: Installing Heat Pumps In Sussex [print this page] Artificially produced heat is a very basic necessity of man. It is an essence of our evolution. Since the discovery of fire as a source of warmth and comfort, man has been on a constant quest on the betterment of his heating needs. From hearths, fireplaces and ovens; gradually, boiler systems and fuel furnaces were developed. Electrical heating with coils is also used to heat homes in modern times.
But after we look at the gradual developments in home heating solutions that man has developed over time, we also have to keep in mind concerns for the ecology. The planet has a limit to how much it can withstand man's constant pressures on the inadequate natural resources. The greenhouse gasses and emissions from fossil fuels have their own adverse effects on the planet.
In the view of ecological conservation, the new trend in home improvement systems is to go for a greener and better solution instead of the orthodox methods. Cutting trees for fireplaces, or burning humungous amounts of fossil fuels is no longer considered a sustainable and permanent way for maintaining heating solutions.
The move towards a green heating solution started with heat pumps. These devices could efficiently heat a home while consuming considerably lesser amounts of energy. Heat pumps work like an air-conditioner, with a small twist in the mechanism. Heat pumps are capable of reversing the air flow generate heated air instead of cooled air.
Geo-Thermal heat pumps may sound complex, but they are in fact the best kind of heat pumps. Using the ground beneath a building as evaporator and condenser, the energy saved with underground heat pumps is considerable. Better yet, the mechanism of the underground heat pumps makes the system absorb humidity from your home and thus make habitation more comfortable.
In places like Sussex in England, even coastal towns face extreme cold. Due to the high latitude, warm balmy summers change drastically to icy winters well below freezing. Considering the basic mechanisms and function of heat pumps, Sussex residents find much relief with this form of eco-friendly heating. De-humidifying the air and heating the house at the same time, this energy saving system is gaining popularity in such places.
