R290 heat pumps for new builds
When the Future Homes Standard comes into effect in 2025, housebuilders and developers will be required to install low carbon heating systems into their new build properties. Grant’s Aerona 290 air source heat pumps not only provide a sustainable, renewable solution for your developments but we also have renewables experts to support with designs, on-site set-up and after-sales care.
Grant Aerona 290 Heat Pumps
The Aerona 290 air-to-water heat pump range is Grant’s fifth generation of heat pump following over four decades of being in the heating sector. Using the more energy efficient R290 refrigerant which is also more environmentally friendly, compared to other heat pump refrigerants, the Aerona 290 range features five heat pump models ranging in heating outputs from 4kW up 15.5kW. Quiet Mark approved, A+++ energy rated (at 35°C water flow temperature) and with excellent SCOPs, the Aerona 290 heat pump also has remote monitoring functionality using the intuitive Aerona Smart Controller, a feature which is hugely beneficial for end-users and a selling point for new build properties. The Aerona 290 range is also available with a 7 year guarantee when installed by a G1 Installer (T&Cs apply).
Heat Pump System Design & Onsite Support
Whether you have already specified heat pumps in your properties or you are looking to install heat pumps on your next development, Grant UK have the in-house expertise to support you, your installers and your homeowners.
Our Design and Specification Team can assist with heat loss calculations, system specifications and quotations, as well as underfloor heating designs and drawings – simply send in your plans and our Team can help you work out the best heating solutions for your different types of properties. We also have Sales Support Technical Engineers in the field who can come to site and help with the R290 heat pump set-up, assisting your installers and helping with the all-important customer handover. R290 heat pump installations must comply with safety and protection zones, so speak to our Renewables Team for guidance on correctly specifying and siting R290 heat pumps on your developments.
Package Heating Solutions
Alongside the supply of highly efficient heat pumps, Grant UK’s product portfolio also includes hot water cylinders, underfloor heating systems, aluminium radiators and solar thermal systems providing you with a one-stop-shop for complete package solutions for your properties and their heating requirements. Discover more about our range of sustainable heating products and package heating solutions by following the links below:
Free online heat pump training
The Grant eLearning Academy is an online training platform where professionals can learn more about renewable and sustainable heating systems. With dedicated zones for installers, merchants and specifiers and developers, our eLearning Academy is home to a wide selection of training materials including express product courses as well as RIBA and CIBSE approved heat pump CPD seminars. The on-demand courses, which can be started, paused and resumed at anytime, include a free express training course on the Aerona 290 heat pump range. This course provides an overview of Grant’s R290 heat pumps, their key features and benefits and also covers the safe practices and protection zones when installing an R290 heat pump.
Why specify R290 heat pumps?
Homes built today are more energy-efficient than ever before as a result of advances in technologies and building materials. Heat pump technology has also significantly evolved in recent years with R290 heat pumps being the latest innovation in the sector. These units use R290 refrigerant, also known as Propane, which is a natural hydrocarbon and has an incredibly low Global Warming Potential (GWP) value of 3. The GWP of R290 refrigerant is significantly lower than the GWP of other heat pump refrigerants (download our infographic here to view a comparison) which means it is a more eco-friendly refrigerant as it remains in the atmosphere for less time. R290 refrigerant is also very energy efficient as it has excellent thermodynamic properties, helping it to be more efficient than other heat pump refrigerants.
To learn more about what is R290 refrigerant and the advantages of R290 heat pumps, please take a look at our blogs.
R290 refrigerant gas is a natural hydrocarbon which is better known as Propane. It is non-toxic, odourless, and has excellent thermodynamic properties. R290 refrigerant is already widely used in air conditioning systems and refrigeration and it is becoming increasingly used in air source heat pumps.
Air source heat pumps which use R290 refrigerant have many benefits. They have a lower Global Warming Potential value of 3 which means R290 heat pumps are more environmentally friendly. They are also highly efficient and have quiet operating noise levels.
In order to access the Grant eLearning Academy and the online courses, users must first create an account. This is a really quick process that takes less than five minutes to complete. You will need an enrolment key (please use GUKWEB0820 if you are an installer or heating engineer, use GMERCH1120 if you are a merchant or use GUKSPEC21 if you are a specifier or architect), your company details, and you will also need to confirm your password for your account. Once you have successfully set up your account, you can start viewing the courses.
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