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Old 07-11-2022, 20:33   #1670
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Re: The energy crisis

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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
If you need to triple the size of your radiators for a heat pump installation, then your radiators are inadequate even with a gas boiler. They’re probably very old, not at all efficient and ought to be replaced anyway.

Worst case in a UK home is likely to be a 2.5x increase, but don’t forget that in many cases that can be achieved by using double or triple panelled radiators with convector fins.
With a heat pump system, the radiators operate at a much lower temp. The tank of water used is lukewarm at best.
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