A Grant trio of technologies keep new build home in Perranporth up to temperature

Tom Smith Plumbing and Heating Services, G1 Installers who specialise in renewable, eco-friendly technologies, completed the installation of a hattrick of Grant products in a new build property in Perranporth, Cornwall. An Aerona³ heat pump, Wave cylinder and Uflex underfloor heating system are working together to fulfil the heating requirements of this new family home.

The Project
Property: self-build domestic
Heat source: air source heat pump
Products installed: Aerona³ 10kW air source heat pump, Grant hot water cylinder, and Uflex Underfloor Heating System

Why the customers chose a sustainable heating system

In 2020, the build of a new detached home located in the heart of Perranporth in Cornwall was completed. The property, which has four bedrooms, a master bathroom, ensuite and a ground floor shower room, was designed to deliver comfort for its owners which also included the installation of a renewable heating system. An air source heat pump was selected as the heat source alongside a new hot water cylinder and an underfloor heating system which have been installed to meet the space heating and hot water demand of this sustainably built home.

“The clients gave us a design brief and we came up with a system to suit the needs of their property,” writes Tom Smith, the installing engineer. “Being an eco-friendly build, this property needed a sustainable heating system that would help the client achieve a low carbon footprint. The Grant cylinder and 10kW Aerona³ heat pump were a perfect match and couple that with the Uflex underfloor heating meant it was an all-star Grant team of technologies we put forward and then installed into the property.”

Features of the Aerona³ air source heat pump range 

The 10kW heat pump is one of four models within the Grant Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump range. Some of the features of this R32 heat pump include:

• Inverter driven air-to-water heat pump 
• Monobloc design
• Highly efficient air source heat pumps achieving an ErP rating of A+++ (35ºC water flow temperature) 
• The 10kW model’s excellent performance is marked by its high SCOP value of 5.22, demonstrating its efficient operation even when external temperatures are low
• Compact footprint and quiet operation
• MCS certified so eligible for Government funding.

If you are interested in reading more about R32 refrigerant heat pumps, please visit our Blog.

Why are heat pumps good for new homes?

Developers and self-builders are increasingly turning to Grant air source heat pumps when choosing a suitable heating system which is not reliant on fossil fuels. New properties are built with excellent levels of insulation and installing heat emitters with large surface areas is easy to scope into the early phases of a build, two factors which contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a low temperature system, such as an air source heat pump.

You can read more about air source heat pumps in new build homes here:

• Why are ASHPs perfect for new build homes?
• A guide to heat pumps in new builds – for installers and developers

This property in Perranporth shows why heat pumps and underfloor heating are an ideal match for new builds.

The installer’s review

“Grant Uflex underfloor heating has been installed throughout the ground floor and first floor of this property,” continues Tom. “By installing this underfloor heating system, both floors become the surface area through which heat can be evenly distributed into the living spaces of the home. This large surface area enables the client’s desired room temperatures to be met by the heat pump system while also helping the heat pump itself to work in its most efficient operation.”

Tom Smith Plumbing and Heating Services, G1 Installers based in Redruth, regularly install Grant’s renewable technologies. “As a business, we are striving to deliver heating systems which are sustainable and in line with the eco-friendly ethos that many of our clients hold,” comments Tom. “I enjoy working with Grant’s products because they are trusted appliances, installer-friendly, and the technical back-up and after-sales support is great. This installation was one of three eco-houses we have completed in Perranporth in the past six months and a mixture of Grant renewable heating systems have been fitted in all the properties, proving how greener, more sustainable heating solutions have helped our clients realise their goals of an environmentally friendly home.”

Choose Grant UK – supplier of award-winning heat pumps

Grant UK have a comprehensive product portfolio which provides customers with choice when it comes to finding the right type of heating system for different types of homes, from new homes and self-builds through to retrofit, older properties. We also have the in-house expertise to support renewable heating installations from start to finish. Follow the links below to read more:

• Discover Grant’s range of efficient heating products
• Homeowners can find local installers using our online Find an Installer search
• Installers can access free product training, including heat pump courses
• Work with our in-house Design Team to specify a new Grant renewable heating system.