Successful installation for Grade II property No noise in the library

Frome Library in Somerset has transformed its heating system, thanks to the installation of a new air source heat pump from ELCO Heating Solutions. Delivering zero emissions, increased energy efficiencies and reduced operating costs, the new AEROTOP L 88kW unit has replaced two ageing gas boilers as part of Somerset County Council’s drive to decarbonise its estate. It is estimated that the switch from gas fired boilers to electric heat pumps has resulted in a 71% reduction in the energy required to heat the property.

M&E contractors for the system upgrade were Bristol-based F P Hurley, which delivered full design and installation services. Commenting on the new heating equipment from ELCO, project manager Adam Robinson says: “We had originally planned to install two smaller heat pumps, but after speaking to ELCO and getting the details of their AEROTOP range, it was clear that this wasn’t necessary, and we could meet all requirements from a single unit. Having specified ELCO products on previous projects, we knew the quality would be great and the AEROTOP is no exception. We were also impressed with how quiet it was, an important factor given its location outside the library and close proximity to neighbouring buildings.”

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The installation of a Zeno air source heat pump from Warmflow has helped to significantly boost the energy efficiency of a new build house. Installer Richard Bentley recommended the heat pump to the property owner as one of the most intelligent and efficient heat pumps on the market.

“The customer wanted the heat pump installed alongside a Warmflow Nero Hot Water Cylinder – this solution provides both heat and hot water,” explains Richard. “I selected the AS03 model of the Zeno heat pump range in order to meet the size demand of the property. The unit was dead easy to install and commission with the very clear, easy-to-use touchscreen controller. The unit itself also looks really well and suits the house perfectly.”

With outputs of 20kW of heat energy, providing hot water temperatures of up to 60˚C, the Zeno AS03 has proved to be an ideal solution for the 300m2 home (with 240m2 of heated living space) and underfloor heating throughout the whole ground floor.

Sustainability is literally at the heart of this new build because, in addition to the natural wood cladding and renewable heating solution, a tree has been planted in the heart of the building . The building work was completed by Best Little Building Company.

“The Zeno air source heat pump units are a brilliant heating solution for new builds,” says renewables sales manager Niel Rumbold. “In this case, the homeowner wanted a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly heating solution for her home, and she has expressed her delight at the results.”

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Sheffield-based ground and air source heat pump installation company IMS Heat Pumps were recently brought in to install an air source heat pump in a 400-yearold, Grade II listed home in Matlock, Derbyshire.

The client was eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and the company installed a 7kW aroTherm+ and a 200 litre Vaillant uniSTOR cylinder.

The property had been converted from a barn to a dwelling in 1977 and features thick stone walls which had to be drilled through for the pipework to the external unit. The heat pump itself has been clad in vinyl to resemble the stone walls. Rooms are of a fairly standard size and height across approximately 100m2. However, the kitchen is 18 feet high to the apex.

The client, John Taylor, had installed new larger radiators throughout, with an extra-large one fitted in the kitchen.

Expressing his satisfaction with the installation, John says: “The new air source heat pump is working very well indeed and during the cold snap of weather last December the temperature outside dropped to -7°C and the house was kept plenty warm enough.

“The outside air pump is very quiet, although it made slightly more noise when the temperature was very low, as it had to work harder.

“The running costs seem very much on par with gas – during the cold spell we used around £10 per day of electricity and now with warmer weather between

£6-7 per day. I expect this cost to reduce significantly from spring onwards. The electricity costs indicated cover all of the power used. This includes charging my electric car from home, so I am very pleased with that.”

IMS Heat Pumps have been installing heat pumps since 1997 and have installed the aroTHERM+ heat pump across a variety of what might be called ‘hard to heat homes’.

“There are many myths about installing heat pumps in only new or highly insulated homes, but heat pumps can be suitable for most homes,” says general manager Emma Bohan.

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Lifting station pulls its weight

The former headquarters of British retailer Woolworths on Marylebone Road in London is currently being transformed into mixed use properties, and Saniflo is playing its part in the site’s welfare facilities, including several WC blocks, for the construction workforce.

Initially, the WCs relied on gravity drainage to discharge the waste to a soil and vent pipe some 40m away. However, blockages occurred and there were concerns that the situation would worsen.

An enquiry for a solution was lodged with the Saniflo technical team who swiftly visited the site

Flame free jointing earns school an A*

The £22m new-build Devenish College in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, features >B< Press fittings from Conex Bänninger, selected by Thomas Hanna & Co Ltd as its pipework jointing solution.

The new secondary school is designed over three floors and can accommodate up to 800 pupils. The accommodation includes science labs, home economics rooms, art rooms, IT