Dimplex heat pumps or are you still heating with oil or gas?

The time has come to enter into a secure, self-sufficient future. Without oil and without gas.
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Oil is finite. Make your declaration of independence.
The prices of fossil fuels such as oil and gas have been rising for years. Both sources of
energy may still be available, but for how long? And, above all, at what price?
Developing countries such as China, India and Mexico are consuming more and more energy.
The demand for fossil fuels will soon exceed resources, leading to further price increases.
That's why, when it comes to heating, it is imperative for every household to rely on a selfsufficient, low-cost and future-proof technology.
Utilizing sustainable energy, this type of system offers optimized convenience when it comes
to heating and domestic hot water preparation without gas or oil and ensures that future
generations will be able to enjoy the benefits of living in an unspoilt environment.
Whether constructing new buildings or modernising older ones, more and more building
owners and developers are opting for sophisticated Dimplex heat pump technology.
And there is good reason for this. No other heating system offers so many advantages for both
you and the environment.
For ourselves and our children.
Our heavy dependence on fossil fuels is threatening our future.
A large percentage of our oil and gas consumption goes on traditional domestic heating. Yet
crude oil also serves as raw material for many everyday products and is, in fact, much too
valuable to be simply burned.
Heat pump systems can easily be implemented to heat our buildings and homes, thus
significantly reducing our dependency upon fossil fuels.
And not only is this good news for the environment and for future generations, but also for
your wallet. Because environmental energy is not only free of charge, it is also freely
available year-round, whatever the season.
Play it safe.
Because nothing is burned, heat pumps are referred to as a cold heating medium.
Furthermore, no oil or gas can leak out. Heat pumps are, therefore, one of the safest forms of
heating in existence.

The fact that heat pumps utilise electricity as their future-proof operating energy also comes
with a pleasant side effect. The increased use of newly-developed and renewable methods for
generating electricity has had an increasingly positive impact on the environment in recent
years.
Will catalytic converters soon be required for oil and gas heating systems?
The traditional method of heating buildings and homes with fossil fuels greatly contributes to
pollutant emissions because these systems burn oil and gas. However, complicated emission
control measures such as those used in modern power plants are still not available to the
public.
An average single-family home heated with oil, for example, emits about 4,000 kg CO2 per
year, thought to greatly contribute to the so-called Greenhouse Effect. Similarly, a comparable
gas heating system emits 3,000 kg CO2 per year.
Heat pumps can make a difference: about 75 % of their heating energy comes directly from
the environment itself, meaning the effect on the environment is much more favourable. Onsite heat pumps even work 100 % emission-free.
In other words: heat pumps are among the most effective heating and hot water systems
available today. Furthermore, as far as energy is concerned, they offer that margin of selfsufficiency that is natures gift to you.
Economically speaking, heat pumps are in a league of their own. Regardless of season and
weather, they collect the solar energy available in the environment and raise it to a
temperature suitable for heating.
Together with the electric energy required to drive the heat pump circuit, the stored solar
energy generates the systems heating potential.
Whether in ground water, in the ground or in the surrounding air, limitless amounts of energy
are available to heat pumps.
It is, therefore, no wonder that it is cheaper to heat with heat pumps than with any other type
of heating system. Since about 75% of the heating energy is obtained from the environment,
you pay just the remaining 25% required for converting this energy.
Heat pump efficiency
The efficiency of our heat pumps during a heating period is illustrated by the ratio of thermal
energy supplied by the heat pump system to the amount of electricity required to operate the
system for one year. This is referred to as the Annual Performance Factor.
The Annual Performance Factor of a given heat pump system can be calculated easily with
just a few clicks of your mouse using the Dimplex online-planner at www.dimplex.de.
You can not only do away with chimneys and chimney sweeps, but also with the additional
costs of a gas connection and the regular servicing required, for example, for an oil tank. And,
as heat pumps are virtually maintenance-free, you can save even more money.

How would you like an extra wellness area or hobby room instead of a storage room for your
fuel? Make use of space that would otherwise be needed for storing oil or wood pellets.
This all adds up to efficiency that is not only economical, but gives you room to breathe as
well.
Our unique operating cost calculator lets you know the exact costs to expect.
To compare various heating systems, take a look online at some sample operating cost
calculations at: www.dimplex.de.
Heat pump heating systems are so economical, they make sense even without subsidies.
Furthermore, with utilities and administrative authorities alike offering incentives to promote
the use of renewable energy, the installation of heat pump heating systems is becoming an
even more attractive option.
Contact your local authorities for information about incentives and support for energyefficient technology.
A lot of utilities offer special electricity tariffs for heat pumps, making their installation even
more economical.
Throughout the world, more and more governments are encouraging the installation of heat
pump heating and cooling systems so that the environmental protection goals of the Kyoto
Protocol can be reached.
Who does the future belong to?
If one ventures a comparison of fossil fuel energy and renewable energy, the proof is
indisputable:
only heat pumps are capable of securing a self-sufficient, economical and sustainable future
for forthcoming generations.
When compared with future-proof heat pump technology, the disadvantages of other types of
heating systems are all too clear.
Gas and oil not only pollute our environment; more significantly, they are non-renewable
energy sources, the costs of which will inevitably continue to rise.
Heating without a heat pump???
Heating without a heat pump???
Saying no to a future-proof, self-sufficient, economical heat pump means opting for oil or gas
heating instead, keeping you dependent on non-renewable, fossil fuel resources. Furthermore,
think of the unpredictable price increases of oil and gas, as well as the regular maintenance
costs that these heating systems require.

The same applies to pellet heating systems. Pellet heating depends directly upon wood pellet
fuel, which is already encountering production bottlenecks. And the high transport and storage
costs generated by this type of fuel must also be taken into consideration. For example, a
pellet heating system requires about 4.4 metric tonnes of fuel for an annual energy
consumption of 20,000 kilowatt hours.
ngeniously simple and simply ingenious.
Heat pumps are without question among the most effective heating and hot water systems
available today.
Since about 75% of their heating energy comes from the environment for free, they only
require an additional 25% in the form of electricity to produce a 100% heat output.
But how does this work?
Although it may sound unbelievable, this is simply the result of decades of experience in heat
pumps, making full use of the infinite solar energy available in our environment.
Energy is extracted from ground water, from the ground or from the outside air via so-called
heat exchange systems. This heat enters a heat pump cycle, where it is raised to a temperature
level suitable for heating purposes.
Energy on your doorstep.
Dimplex heat pumps offer you three different future-proof
heat sources, free of charge:
ground water, ground or outside air.
Water-to-water heat pumps
extract heat from the ground water. If the supply is readily available and the quality is
sufficient, ground water is the most efficient source of heat. However, it is also the most
sensitive one.
Brine-to-water heat pumps
extract heat from the ground, year-round, via ground heat collectors or borehole heat
exchangers with a high heating capacity.
Air-to-water heat pumps
utilise the outside air as their energy source. Even at temperatures as low as 25 C, heat
pumps can still extract heat energy from the outside air.
It doesn't just go round in circles.
A heat pump heating system consists of the heat source system, the heat pump itself and a
heat distribution and storage system.

Within the closed circuit of the heat pump, the refrigerant is responsible for transferring and
transporting the heat.
The actual heat gain from the environment takes place in the heat pump's evaporator. This is
where the liquid refrigerant comes into play, which boils and evaporates even in sub-zero
temperatures, thus storing the generated energy.
The volume of the refrigerant, now in gaseous form, is then reduced in the secondary
compressor. When the refrigerant is compressed, the pressure increases significantly, thus also
increasing the temperature of the refrigerant.
The heated refrigerant then flows on to the liquifier - a heat exchanger in which the heat
extracted from the environment is transferred to the heating system.
Thanks to a cooling process, the refrigerant now returns to liquid form and, after the
expansion valve has caused a reduction in pressure and temperature, it can once again absorb
heat from the environment. And so the ingenious cycle begins once again.
Ground water as heat source
Dimplex water-to-water heat pumps utilise the advantages of the relatively stable temperature
of ground water. Even on frosty winter days, this water remains at temperatures between +7
and +12 C.
However, there are a number of prerequisites for using ground water as the heat source: The
amount of water must be sufficient for continuous extraction when operating at maximum
heat consumption. Information about the performance of the suction wells and sink-holes, a
water analysis as well as authorisation from the water authorities must be obtained before
installing the system. more details ...
Ground water as heat source
Ground water temperature: between +7 and +12 C
Availability: year-round
Application: heating, domestic hot water preparation and passive cooling
Tapping: approval process, water analysis, two wells, pump test, well pumps, excavation and
building work
Ground as heat source
If a large enough horizontal surface is available in your garden or on your property, we
recommend installing ground heat collectors. Ground heat collectors consist of pressureresistant pipes in which brine - a mixture of water and antifreeze - circulates; these pipes are
buried in the ground.
Ground heat collectors

To calculate the horizontal surface required for 1,800 operating hours, the following rule-ofthumb applies:
Heat output of the heat pump in kW x 40. Thus, a 150-m house with a 7-kW heating load
requires a heat collector surface of approximately 300 m.
The pipes of the ground heat collector are buried in the ground at a depth of about 20 to 30 cm
beneath the natural frost line. To avoid any adverse impact on the vegetation in your yard, the
pipes should be spaced about 60 to 80 centimetres apart.
If not enough space is available, or if the heat pump is also to be used for cooling, borehole
heat exchangers are sunk vertically into the ground as an alternative to horizontally laid out
ground heat collectors. Pressure-resistant pipes in which the brine circulates are sunk
vertically into the ground at a depth of up to 100 metres.
Borehole heat exchangers
To calculate the borehole heat exchanger length required for 1,800 operating hours, the
following rule-of-thumb applies:
Heat output of the heat pump in kW x 14 = length of the borehole heat exchanger in metres.
Thus, a 150-m house with a 7-kW heating load requires a borehole heat exchanger with a
total depth of approximately 100 m.
If borehole heat exchangers are used for cooling, any excess heat will be emitted into the
constant temperature levels deeper in the ground.
Cooling can be passive, such as with panel heating and cooling systems, or dynamic, such as
with fan convectors.
During the cooling process, domestic hot water preparation can still be carried out.
Ground temperature: -5 to +17 C near the surface
Availability: year-round
Application: heating, domestic hot water preparation and passive cooling
Tapping: ground heat exchangers such as surface collectors, borehole heat exchangers, etc.
Outside air as heat source
When it comes to development costs and economy outside air as a potential energy source is
often underestimated.
Heat pumps are a cold heating medium and, as such, do not require burners as a result,
heat pumps can be installed directly at their energy source.
Thus, air-to-water pumps can simply be installed directly in your garden.

Our robust, powder-coated metal housings provide air-to-water heat pumps installed outdoors
with year-round protection against snow, dampness, wind and weather. Standard garden slabs
provide sufficient foundation for Dimplex heat pumps.
To connect your heat pump to the heating system in your house, two heat-insulated pipes are
laid in the ground for the flow and return flow, and a cable for the electricity to run the pump
is laid underground as well. Redundant frost protection maintains the operability of your heat
pump, even at sub-zero outdoor temperatures.
Outside air how cold does it really get?
Hof in Germany is a town situated in Upper Franconia near our factory in Kulmbach it is
also one of the coldest places in Germany. Year after year, reference stations indicate that,
even in Hof, the outside air can be a useful source of heat.
In Germany, the mean air temperature during the heating period is approximately 5 C.
The A2/W35 standard values quote the coefficient of performance at an outside temperature
of 2 C. Since the mean air temperature during the heating period is approximately 5 C, the
crucial Annual Performance Factor actually exceeds that of the specified coefficient of
performance considerably.
If, for aesthetic reasons, you do not wish to install the Dimplex air-to-water pump in your
garden, our indoor pumps offer a practical alternative. These heat pump systems can be
installed in almost any part of your cellar. In this case, your heat pump is then connected to
the outside air heat source via air ducts.
In general, air-to-water heat pumps also work exceptionally well in combination with a
second heat generator.
Air-to-water heat pumps
Availability: unlimited
For heating purposes and domestic hot water preparation
Also for active cooling using waste-heat recovery
The heat source is tapped via the foundations (outdoor installation), or via air ducts or air
hoses for the air circuit (indoor installation)
Power spectrum: for heat loads of up to approximately 30 kW
Can oil also be used to cool?
If you prefer not to break into a sweat when the temperature outside is scorching, our
innovative Dimplex heat pump solutions allow you to heat and cool with just one system.
Although the heat pump works as a heating device in winter, its water-based heating
technology can also be used as a cooling system in the summer months.

If your heat pump uses borehole heat exchangers as a heat source, these can also be used for
passive cooling in the summer, without the heat pump actually needing to be activated. In
summer, a supplementary heat exchanger is deployed to cool down the heating water.
To cool a building that is normally heated with fossil fuels, an additional air-conditioning
system has to be installed.
But choosing an adjustable - in other words, reversible - Dimplex air-to-water pump will
reduce your costs considerably, since only one system has to be installed.
The heat extracted by the reversible heat pump when cooling a building can also be used for
domestic hot water preparation or other heating needs, such as for heating your swimming
pool.
If a reversible heat pump is installed, the special heat pump tariffs offered by utilities can be
taken advantage of, not only for heating, but also for cooling purposes as well.
Active cooling
Reversible heat pumps operate with a refrigerating circuit that can be reversed via a so-called
four-way-reversing valve. The existing temperature level becomes active, meaning it is
cooled down via the compressor output.
Passive cooling
With passive cooling, an existing low temperature level, such as ground or ground water, is
transferred to the heating system via a heat exchanger. As opposed to the active cooling
process, the heat pump's compressor is not used here. It remains passive.
Perfect for new buildings and modernisation
Whether used solely as a heating system or in combination heat pump heating offers the
ultimate in heating, operating and living comfort.
Nowadays, heat is normally transfered via low-temperature heating systems which have
already become the standard for new building projects. These types of systems can be
installed either as underfloor, wall or radiator heating systems.
The heat pump manager has everything under control.
With the Dimplex heat pump manager, all the functions of modern heating regulation are at
your service. Furthermore, all heating, domestic hot water or swimming pool water heating
requirements will be met at the optimum energy output. Needs-based flow temperatures
ensure high COPs and, therefore, low operating costs.
The heat pump manager can be combined with a remote control via a modem and diagnostic
software, allowing remote inquiry and regulation of the system.
An integrated updating function offers specialists the option of loading updated software at
any time.

Modernising an outdated heating system does not mean having to do without the benefits of
heat pump technology.
We highly recommend that you precisely determine the actual maximum flow temperature
required for your system. Experience has shown that, even where modernisation is concerned,
most installed heating systems can easily be operated at temperatures of no more than 60 C.
Should higher flow temperatures be necessary, Dimplex offers special systems to accomodate
your modernisation needs: so-called medium or high temperature heat pumps.
Improved thermal insulation further savings potential?
Heating system modernisation with a heat pump becomes an even more attractive proposal if
you take the accompanying thermal insulation measures into consideration.
A flow temperature reduction of one degree equates directly to additional savings of
approximately 2.5%.
Reduction in investment costs
Reduction in the annual heat output
Lower heat flow temperatures
The same degree of comfort at lower room temperatures
There is one great name when it comes to modern heat pump technology: Dimplex. As the
largest manufacturer of electrically-operated heating systems worldwide, the Glen Dimplex
Group has been developing and producing innovative heat pump systems in its Kulmbach
plant for over 30 years.
You can count on the experience of Dimplex. Dimplex heat pump technology is highly
sophisticated and will pay for itself in just a few years. Thousands of installed systems are
daily proof of this. Let us convince you as well.
Dimplex heat pumps are accredited with the independent International Heat Pump
Associations seal of approval. This guarantees you full comparability and ensures adherence
to European standards.
We work closely with specialists from the electric, plumbing and heating industries,
guaranteeing additional planning and installation safety. Furthermore, Dimplex installation
partners will provide you with their competent advice and comprehensive service.
Financial benefits
Heat pumps mean independence from oil and gas prices
Fuels no longer have to be paid for in advance
Heat pumps generate the lowest operating costs
Heat pumps remain economical, even without the aid of additional subsidies
Heat pumps can be operated with cheaper electricity
Heat pumps increase the value of your home or building
Heat pumps operate virtually maintenance-free
Environmental benefits

Heat pumps reduce the use of fossil fuels

Heat pumps reduce CO2 emissions when compared to other heating systems
Heat pumps do not emit harmful gases on-site
Heat pumps operate with renewable fuel sources
Constructional advantages
Heat pumps are ideal for both construction and modernisation
Heat pumps can be used for both heating and cooling purposes
Heat pumps require no storage space for fuel and no gas connection
Heat pumps can be installed inside or outside your home
Heat pumps do not require either a chimney, a fuel storage area or a chimney sweep
Heat pumps are simple and easy to operate
Heat pumps provide the ultimate in heating convenience and living comfort
Heat pumps are future-proof
Heat pumps are modern and innovative
Heat pumps are tried and tested
Heat pumps are safe
Heat pumps operate quietly, are fully automatic and maintenance-free
Heat pumps are regulated, controlled and monitored by a heat pump manager
Further advantages of Dimplex heat pumps
The know-how of the worlds leading electric heating manufacturer
with over 30 years of experience in the development and production of heat pumps
Comprehensive quality assurance according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and environmental
management according to
DIN EN ISO 14001
Dimplex heat pumps are also accredited with the International Heat Pump Associations seal
of approval
Technology Made in Germany
If you have any further questions regarding heating and cooling with heat pumps, please
consult your local heat pump specialist. You will find the addresses at www.dimplex.de.
Thank you for your attention.