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Air to water heat pumps provide an eco-friendly solution to heating our homes. Air to water heat pumps work by transforming energy in the outside air into usable heat, helping to reduce heating bills by up to 60% and cutting CO2 emissions by 50%. You can read more about this innovative heating method in our previous article on how does an air to water heat pump work.
There are two main types of heat pump that you&#;re likely to have heard of before. These are &#;split heat pumps&#; and &#;monobloc heat pumps&#;. There&#;s often a lot of confusion as to what exactly the difference is between these two heat pumps. That&#;s why we&#;ve put together the following short and simple guide, detailing the main differences between the two, and which is the best option for your home.
A monobloc heat pump is a single unit heat pump that&#;s located outside of the home. It consists of a singular outdoor unit in which the compressor, heat exchanger and water side of the refrigeration cycle is contained.
As you might guess from the name, a split heat pump, unlike a monobloc heat pump, uses more than one unit. A condenser collects heat from the air and sends the heated gas to an indoor unit that is located inside the home. This is where the hot gas that&#;s been transported in, is used to heat the water. The indoor unit also houses your hot water cylinder.
The main difference between split vs monobloc heat pumps is the setup and units required. Whilst a monobloc heat pump only requires a singular outdoor unit, a split pump requires both an indoor and outdoor unit. A monobloc heat pump heats the water outside, whereas with a split system, the heated water is all contained inside the house.
When it comes to choosing between a split vs monobloc heat pump, it really depends on the individual requirements of your property. Monobloc heat pumps are cheaper to buy and easier to install, however they will be more expensive to run as the heat pump has to work harder to heat the water from the outside and transport it in. As a split unit is contained within the building it is cheaper to run, and the outdoor unit is usually smaller and quieter. However, the system is usually more complicated to install.
So ultimately, deciding between a split vs monobloc heat pump depends on your budget and the space and layout of your property. Our knowledgeable team at Pipelife are always happy to help advise you on the best option for your home.
We offer both split and monobloc heat pumps to cater for individual homeowner requirements. These are:
The Yutaki S heat pump consists of an exterior inverter unit that is connected to an interior hydraulic unit. When in heating mode, the exterior unit absorbs heat from the outside (at temperatures as low as -20 °C), and transfers it to the water cycle via the interior hydraulic unit.
What&#;s particularly special about this air to water heat pump is that it also has a cooling mode for use during the summer. Working in the opposite way, it can draw heat outwards towards the exterior. Highly effective in producing hot/ cold water to supply radiators, fan coil units, underfloor heating or a combination of these, the Yutaki S heat pump is a versatile option. When connected to a tank, it can also be used to produce domestic hot water.
An integrated system that provides heating and cooling as well as domestic hot water, the M Thermal heat pump is a year-round solution that can replace the need for traditional gas/ oil boilers or work alongside them. A compact, single unit is installed on the outside of the property and the heat pump is connected to the indoor heating system using two insulated pipes and the electronic connection cables under the ground.
Available in single-phase capacities of 4KW to 16KW, or three-phase capacities of 12KW to 30KW, the M Thermal heat pump is a fuss-free, not to mention an efficient, solution for heating your home.
For more information on any of our air to water heat pumps, or to request a quote, please don&#;t hesitate to get in touch with us.
With a number of different options on the market, it can be difficult to know which type of air source heat pump is right for yours or your client&#;s project. Split or monobloc heat pumps are just one of those defining factors, and something we are increasingly asked about here at Freedom HP as the demand for renewable heating solutions grows.
The terms &#;split&#; and &#;monobloc&#; refer to the system type itself.
Monobloc heat pumps
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A monobloc heat pump is similar to a boiler in that it is a &#;one block&#; system, with all of its components (except the hot water cylinder which is inside the home) inside a single unit that sits outside the home. A Midea 4 Mono is an example of a great monobloc system.
They differ from split heat pumps because the components of the refrigeration cycle are in the outdoor unit. Only water connections need to be made to the back of the heat pump and there will be a wiring centre inside the house or in the outdoor unit for pumps etc. to wire back to.
Because they don&#;t require someone with F Gas qualifications to get involved with the use of refrigerants, monobloc heat pumps are a great way for heating installers to get involved with these renewable solutions. Through relevant heat pump training courses and with the support of a knowledgeable distributor such as Freedom HP, you can be well on your way to carrying out your own installations.
Benefits of monobloc
Easy install
All in one box
Easy maintenance
Split heat pumps
In comparison, a split heat pump has both an outside unit (incorporating the heat exchanger and refrigerant) and an internal unit (containing circulation pumps, heat exchangers etc.) which is sometimes combined with the hot water cylinder.
Some split systems, such as the Hitachi Yutaki S-Combi, can combine the internal unit and hot water cylinder into one sleek unit.
Benefits of split
Can be installed further away from the property (up to 75 meters)
No glycol / anti-freeze required
Smaller and quieter
Which is right for your project?
Typically, most homes will require a monobloc heat pump. Split systems are an option for more complex installations as they can be installed up to 75 meters away from the home, which gives greater installation flexibility.
With heat pumps set to revolutionise the way we heat our homes, there is no better time to get involved. Give us a call on or to discuss your project and find out how we can support you.
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