Hi,
I'm currently building and looking for some advice on the type of heating system I should install: oil, geothermal or wood log gasification
Initially I thought that I was going to stay well clear of oil but am wondering if might be the most economical option.
I got a quote of €40,000 for the installation of a geothermal system. This mentions the use of a 14kW pump. Does this pump remain on all the type or how can one approximate its ON time per year? If the pump is constantly ON then the running costs of a such a system must be very high. What are peoples opinions of geothermal as a heating system.
I also got a quote for a wood log gasification boiler. I was wondering about the running costs of such a heating system and how much wood does it burn per year.
Also considering not putting any vents in the bedrooms. I realise their importance in rooms with an open fire but is their sole purpose in a bedroom the prevention of condensation? Could one achieve the same by ensuring that the windows are opened everyday for a couple of hours??
I'm currently building and looking for some advice on the type of heating system I should install: oil, geothermal or wood log gasification
Initially I thought that I was going to stay well clear of oil but am wondering if might be the most economical option.
I got a quote of €40,000 for the installation of a geothermal system. This mentions the use of a 14kW pump. Does this pump remain on all the type or how can one approximate its ON time per year? If the pump is constantly ON then the running costs of a such a system must be very high. What are peoples opinions of geothermal as a heating system.
I also got a quote for a wood log gasification boiler. I was wondering about the running costs of such a heating system and how much wood does it burn per year.
Also considering not putting any vents in the bedrooms. I realise their importance in rooms with an open fire but is their sole purpose in a bedroom the prevention of condensation? Could one achieve the same by ensuring that the windows are opened everyday for a couple of hours??