Buying Guides
Our experts have put together the top things to consider for each of our product ranges. Helping you choose the best product for you and your family.
Portable Heating
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Sustainability
Sustainability plays a key role in the future of Dimplex. We believe it's our moral responsibility to do what we can for future generations.
What is COP and EER?
The Coefficient of Performance (COP) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) are measures of a heat pump or heating and cooling solution’s efficiency. They indicate a ratio of useful heating or cooling produced by the unit against the energy it consumes. For example, the COP of a heat pump that can provide 3kW of heat against the input of 1kW of electricity is 3. The EER that generates a cooling effect of 12BTU against the input of 1kW of electricity is 12.
What Building Regulations are changing during 2020?
2020 has been dubbed the year of change for the built environment, with Government keen on updating compliance targets for new and existing dwellings to enforce change in industries HVAC strategies.
What are the different types of heat pumps and where would you use them?
There are three types of heat pumps available for the built environment, classified by where they source their primary energy: air, ground or water. Each has its benefits depending on the application and specific design conditions.
Virtual reality and robotics: the future of building and design?
40% of architects and designers say technology will have biggest impact on industry in next 18 months
UK housing: Fit for the future?
On the 21st February 2019, the Committee on Climate Change(CCC) released their report on whether UK homes are fit for the future in regards to the challenges of climate change.
Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan: Clean and green, but is it enough to support the decarbonisation of heat?
Boris Johnson has launched his Ten Point Plan for a green industrial revolution. Ahead of COP26, this aims to show how committed Government is in making the UK a world leader in sustainability. But will this plan finally offer the infrastructure needed for the decarbonisation of heat?
How do we maximise the potential of heat pump technology to help us achieve net-carbon objectives?
The roadmap to achieve the UK’s 2050 net-zero carbon target is still relatively unclear. This creates uncertainty about the implementation of low carbon solutions in the industry. The lack of direction in turn affects the ability to plan for future developments. Difficult specification choices, doubts over futureproofing strategies, and lack of preparedness for regulatory changes, are just some of the factors affecting heat pump specification in new developments and existing buildings in both residential and commercial sectors.
Which technologies are the most viable to deliver the decarbonisation of heating?
To deliver the decarbonisation of heating, we should deploy a wide range of technologies that can help to eliminate the use of high carbon fossil fuels. Electric solutions, especially those that utilise renewable energy, offer a viable route to ensuring our homes are heated in a low carbon way. To successfully transfer to electrical infrastructures and make the necessary adjustments that bring us closer to achieving the UK’s 2050 net zero target, the industry will need a clear plan with achievable interim targets.
How can technological innovation in heat pumps help address the challenges of climate change?
Innovations in heat pump technology are set to give us the tools for the decarbonisation of heat within commercial and residential developments. With over 30% of UK carbon emissions attributed to the heating of our buildings, tackling the carbon emissions connected with heat will represent a large contribution to our ongoing battle with climate change.
Summer Economic Update – Construction and Housing
On the 8th July 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced the Summer Economic Update within the House of Commons.
Spring Budget 2021
The 2021 Spring Budget is Government’s most recent financial statement on how to booster the economy and battle the Covid-19 pandemic. As one of the UK’s biggest industries, what does the budget have in store for specification and construction?
What are the specification drivers of monobloc and split system air source heat pumps for residential dwellings?