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  1. 29-Mar-12, 17:18 #1
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    Possibly renovating an old building and I'm enthusiastic about more sustainable/eco friendly heating for a large open building. Anyone any comments or recommendations regarding ground source or air exchange type systems. Running costs, efficiency etc?
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    I'd go GSHP with solar panels to provide power for the pump. Air source can be a bit probelmatic when the outside temp gets very low.
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    I always fancied this as it is such a neat system

    http://www.thermaskirt.com/
    http://www.skirtingboardheating.co.uk/index.asp

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    If you're close to wick then try and catch a bunch of that stuff Rob Gibson spouts. Makes great fuel when you dry it out!
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    Here is a Video on YouTube you might find interesting, it is on Alternative Heating in a Huf House.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=030TM...ayer_embedded#!
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  7. 30-Mar-12, 21:52 #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kodiak View Post
    Here is a Video on YouTube you might find interesting, is is on Alternative Heating in a Hu Houase.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=030TM...ayer_embedded#!
    Thanks K, I love those houses.
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