We are due to build a new house shortly, we plan to build using T8 poroton blocks, and to install underfloor heating both in ground and first floor. We plan to install a solid first floor.
We will be using solar panels, and are still unsure whether we should use either geothermal or a pellet boiler. The house will be 5,100sq feet.
We have an everlasting stream running around the full site. We have heard you can use a stream as a geothermal collector. We know nothing about this type of system, and what are the requirements. Does anybody know anything about this type of system, or have used this type of system themselves? We are concerned we need permission from the County Council to install this system in a stream.
Our Builder is suggesting using a dual system of both geothermal and oil due to the size of the house? Would prefer not to go in this direction.
Any opinions?
We will be using solar panels, and are still unsure whether we should use either geothermal or a pellet boiler. The house will be 5,100sq feet.
We have an everlasting stream running around the full site. We have heard you can use a stream as a geothermal collector. We know nothing about this type of system, and what are the requirements. Does anybody know anything about this type of system, or have used this type of system themselves? We are concerned we need permission from the County Council to install this system in a stream.
Our Builder is suggesting using a dual system of both geothermal and oil due to the size of the house? Would prefer not to go in this direction.
Any opinions?