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This makes no sense.. systems like this have existed for many years, and are not uncommon here in Denmark. But the newest thing is air to water heatpumps. They
by martin_bech 8y ago
This makes no sense.. systems like this have existed for many years, and are not uncommon here in Denmark. But the newest thing is air to water heatpumps. They are even more effective, and have lower upfront cost. I just had one installed at my vacation home. It heats about 200 square meters and an indoor pool. It even has en app.. https://volundvt.dk/produkter/luft-til-vand-varmepumpe/sortimentsoversigt/produkt/f2120-luft-vand-varmepumpe https://volundvt.dk/produkter/luft-til-vand-varmepumpe/sorti...
- jpao79 8y agoI think that's the beauty of it. Just need to reframe the negative spin into a positive spin. If what you are saying is true, i.e.: a.) the technology for geothermal exists and is commonplace in Europe b.) the financials for geothermal work out c.) all geothermal requires is awareness of a.) and b.) then marketing to get US consumers to adopt it is an amazing idea. Dandelion and Google should be applauded!
- martin_bech 8y agoThat wasnt really my point. My point was twofold, that 1. the tech exists, so way praise google X etc? 2. Its already outdated.. air to water heatpumps are moore efficient, cheaper and easier to install. The ground based heat system require a very large yard or similar to lay pretty massive amounts of pipes to be effective. Thats also a very big part of the cost.