This is a question asked by owners of renovated houses who replace their solid fuel furnace with a modern heat pump. How to sensibly plan and modernize your central heating system to keep your home warm? Well, you can heat your house using a heat pump and radiators, but you need to match the type of pump to the type and size of the radiators. How to do it? We hasten to explain.
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How to oversize radiators for a heat pump?
Traditional aluminum wall radiators will work with a high-temperature heat pump. Only such a pump is able to heat the water to a temperature of approximately 50 degrees Celsius. However, it is expensive to purchase and operate, because not only is it much more expensive than a low-temperature heat pump, but it also consumes more electricity. In turn, a low-temperature heat pump is ineffective when combined with traditional radiators. It will heat the water to a maximum of approximately 40 degrees Celsius. The radiators will be cold and will not heat the rooms. The solution is to increase the volume of the radiators by approximately 50%. Unfortunately, such large radiators look unsightly, and there is often simply not enough space on the walls to hang them.
Therefore, the best solution is to replace old radiators with modern, efficient, low-temperature wall-mounted radiators with fans that distribute warm air around the rooms. Their main advantage is that in summer the fans can be used to cool rooms.
Is it possible to cool with REVERS reversible radiators from Regulus?
It's becoming more and more popular every year heating method is a heat pump. Thanks to the heat pump, not only do heating costs significantly reduce, but it is also a more ecological solution than traditional forms of heating. The design of the heat pump also allows it to be used as an air conditioner, i.e. to cool rooms. However, for the entire system to actually work, appropriate heaters are needed, i.e. reversible heaters. This solution is very good and competes with traditional fan coil units. Fan coil units have a complex structure with aluminum fins, which lead to significant air flow resistance.
REVERS reversible radiators from Regulus, which are characterized by low thermal inertia, will be perfect for such a solution. Thanks to this inertia, the radiator can be used for both cooling and heating. Heating with radiators is based on the principle of convection, but also radiation. However, in order for the radiator to cool, adequate air circulation must be ensured with a fan. It must be admitted that this solution is a really good alternative to classic fan coil units, which have a complicated structure, namely due to aluminum fins, there is high air flow resistance.
Which radiators are suitable for a heat pump?
The best radiators currently on the market, compatible with ecological low-temperature installations, are Regulus radiators. This Polish manufacturer has been recognized by construction experts for many years, as evidenced by numerous awards, including: at the Poznań International Fair. Regulus produces many types of wall radiators, including sets with fans. Where does the popularity of Regulus radiators come from? They have a number of advantages, including:
- They are made of copper and aluminum - metals that conduct heat much better than steel and cast iron, so they heat up quickly and cool down quickly. You can easily start the installation during the transition period and even in summer when temperatures drop suddenly.
- They are light and can be mounted even on walls made of kg boards. They have a small water capacity and a large heating surface. Thanks to this, they are very efficient, which allows you to quickly obtain the desired heat, and at the same time reduce energy losses and save on heating costs.
- Regulus produces many different types and sizes of radiators, including radiators with a fan system distributing warm air. Thanks to this, they can be adapted to any installation, house surface and household expectations.
- Regulus radiators can be installed in various configurations of central heating and heating systems, also as stand-alone heating sources. They will also work well in gas installations.
- The radiators are very durable, they can be used for up to 25 years.
REVERS reversible radiators by Regulus
Reversible radiators are among the most innovative solutions in the heating and cooling system. Such radiators can be described as two-pipe fan coil units. However, it must be remembered that they are not equipped with individual controllers and do not have a condenser. A reversible radiator is an above-average modern solution, because thanks to this type of models it can be both cooled and heated. Room cooling is based on the principle of forced air circulation through the center of the radiator. When choosing this type of radiator, you must also remember that it needs a fan to function properly. However, during transitional periods, support with a fan is not necessary.
REVERS Regulus trench heaters available at the Onninen wholesaler include:
- Copper-aluminum radiator SOLLARIUS REVERS S 6/R/120 - side designed for mounting a fan . The radiator is designed for low-temperature systems. It can operate in 3 modes: heating without a fan - heating by radiation from the surface and convection, heating with a fan - faster heating of rooms and cooling.
- Copper-aluminum radiator SOLLARIUS REVERS S 4/R/ 60 - side designed for mounting a fan . Inside the radiator, in its lower part, there is a recess for the fan with a complete electrical connection. There is an on/off switch on the side of the radiator. The radiator also works without a fan.
Regulus radiators have great reviews. However, when planning to rebuild the heating installation into a modern, efficient and ecological one, the thermal insulation of the building should be taken into account. For the installation to fulfill its function, all elements of the building structure must be insulated. Therefore, construction experts recommend starting the renovation with a thermal audit of the house using a thermal imaging camera that will determine thermal bridges. The next stage is to insulate the building and rebuild the installation.
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