Membership

Membership

Why Join The HPA is the leading voice for the pump industry. We use our strong links with Government’s and policymakers, the media and press and a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the right policies and strategies are implemented to grow the industry. ...
The Vapour Compression Cycle

The Vapour Compression Cycle

HOW DO HEAT PUMPS WORK? The Vapour Compression Cycle This consists of 4 primary components: Evaporator: This is a heat exchanger which takes low temperature heat out of the source (ground or air) and transfers it to the circulating refrigerant. The refrigerant is...
FAQs

FAQs

FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Find below some of the most common questions that arise when talking all things heat pumps. How do you buy a Heat Pump? Heat pumps require installation by a trained installer in order to ensure a high level of quality. Please contact an...

Glossary

Glossary of Terms There are many technical terms used in the description of Heat Pump systems; most of them are self-explanatory, but a glossary of terms will help to explain what they mean. Most technical terms concern the refrigeration system found in all heat...
Facts

Facts

Facts about Heat Pumps Although most heat pumps use a motive force (electricity or gas) with a fossil fuel component they enhance the performance by extracting energy from Renewable sources. The key is to ensure over the annual cycle much more heat is produced than...