Air to air heating for studio

waterford_21

I've converted some bedrooms in my bungalow to a studio for work. My existing ofch is not great and having these rooms taken off the loop will certainly help, so I'd like to put in an air-to-air heat heat pump just to heat this new area - something like this:-
http://www.comparetheheat.com/products/air-to-air-heat-pumps/heat-pump-products/careq6000.html
Seems very reasonable - not sure if I can buy it in Ireland but am checking it out.

But I really need some help - as my plumber knows nothing or doesn't want to know about any of this "new fangled stuff"!
So, is there anyone I can talk to who will assess my situation and advise if this is the right product for me?
Will also need expert advice on how much insulation this studio will need in order to make the heat pump efficient.
Will i need another heat source to boost heat if weather is very cold?
Etc. So many questions, and just don't know who to ask?
Are there advisors who know the products/what's new/how they compare - who can give me some honest and reliable advice. I read here how many people get stung with inadequate systems, disappointing running costs etc. and I really can't afford to make those mistakes.
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks - Eileen

threeball

waterford_21 wrote: »

I've converted some bedrooms in my bungalow to a studio for work. My existing ofch is not great and having these rooms taken off the loop will certainly help, so I'd like to put in an air-to-air heat heat pump just to heat this new area - something like this:-
http://www.comparetheheat.com/products/air-to-air-heat-pumps/heat-pump-products/careq6000.html
Seems very reasonable - not sure if I can buy it in Ireland but am checking it out.

But I really need some help - as my plumber knows nothing or doesn't want to know about any of this "new fangled stuff"!
So, is there anyone I can talk to who will assess my situation and advise if this is the right product for me?
Will also need expert advice on how much insulation this studio will need in order to make the heat pump efficient.
Will i need another heat source to boost heat if weather is very cold?
Etc. So many questions, and just don't know who to ask?
Are there advisors who know the products/what's new/how they compare - who can give me some honest and reliable advice. I read here how many people get stung with inadequate systems, disappointing running costs etc. and I really can't afford to make those mistakes.
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks - Eileen

You need a refrigeration engineer not a plumber. To work on this stuff you need to be F-Gas certified. There are plenty of brands out there doing those wall mount units, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Sanyo, Hitachi. All the big japanese names. Daikin and Mits probably the biggest providers. Running costs shouldn't be an issue as you're only heating air so it will warm up quickly. So can be switched on when you arrive in, in the evening and be warm in mins. Just search for airconditioning or refrigeration companies in the waterford area and get a couple of prices.

waterford_21

@Threeball - that's a great start - thanks for that.

waterford_21

Bump!!!
Anyone using this type of heating - would love to hear from you!

Many thanks,
Eileen

eire1

These are just standard wall mount air conditioners. They're used all across the world.
As a Refrigeration engineer I can tell you that one of those units is approx €2,000 to supply and install. And as Treeball said you need a ref engineer to install them. Certain details of the room need to be taken to assess what type of unit is required for the room: size, no of windows, no of radiators etc.

Can you not get your plumber to install more radiators no?

waterford_21

Eire1 - thanks for your input!

I'd rather keep this area ona separate system from my central heating - as its stretched to capacity already! I wanted something a bit green and with low running costs - and this just seemed to fit the bill.

What about insulation - does the room need to be very well insulated, i.e. windows taped, floor insulated etc.

Is it economical to run - for low level heat to keep the place from getting too cold? Prob only need it on high for five hours a week.

Any input much appreciated. Maybe I'm on the wrong track here - is there anything else that might be more economical - in a stand-alone system.

Is this ur business - if you're interested in discussing this with me - can you PM me ur number perhaps?

Tnx again - much appreciated.

eire1

The room would have to be insulated yes. These units work by extracting heat from the outdoor air and depositing the heat into the room. If it becomes too cold outside these units are useless and will just freeze doing damage to the outdoor unit.
They are 230v but the costs depend on the size of unit eg 5kw/7.5kw unit, and size of the load in the room that it has to heat or cool.

Maybe electric heaters would be a better bet for you.