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Re: How a heat pump works

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Post by jcstauffer »

WatchdogReset wrote: post #2

The heat pumps are one of the means of heating (and air conditioning) in the heart of the news. What is their principle of operation. You can ask questions here if there are points to clarify in the course

I'd like to get a heat pump to replace my existing baseboard hot-water system (currently powered by an oil furnace) without converting to a heated air system.

From what I've read, that's not quite feasible yet, since current systems can't produce a high enough temperature.

What are the prospects of that technology becoming viable in the next few years?

Re: How a heat pump works

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Post by boringg »

What is going on? Is there a global push to get everyone to switch to heat pumps. It seems that there is heat pump content everywhere. Clearly there is a push.

I understand that its for climate benefits but it feels very coordinated.

edit: didn't realize the attention I would get. Let me add someone answered my question -- a good product market fit and people talking is probably where the push came from. That said HVAC installers / heat pump manufacturers and governments are all pushing this hard right now. I believe in the benefit for most people and the climate benefits are great. I am always concerned on when there is large consensus on a hard push - worth looking at who the winners are and what the trade offs are.

Re: How a heat pump works

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Post by mhb »

boringg wrote: post #7

What is going on? Is there a global push to get everyone to switch to heat pumps. It seems that there is heat pump content everywhere. Clearly there is a push. I understand that its for climate benefits but it feels very coordinated. edit: didn't realize the attention I would get. Let me add someone answered my question -- a good product market fit and people talking is probably where the push came from. That said HV…

That and gas stoves bad.

Re: How a heat pump works

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Post by nicoburns »

boringg wrote: post #7

What is going on? Is there a global push to get everyone to switch to heat pumps. It seems that there is heat pump content everywhere. Clearly there is a push. I understand that its for climate benefits but it feels very coordinated. edit: didn't realize the attention I would get. Let me add someone answered my question -- a good product market fit and people talking is probably where the push came from. That said HV…

> Is there a global push to get everyone to switch to heat pumps.

I mean, yes. They're much more energy efficient than the alternatives and will play a key part of removing our dependence on fossil fuels.

> I understand that its for climate benefits but it feels very coordinated.

That seems like a good thing?

Re: How a heat pump works

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Post by kzrdude »

boringg wrote: post #7

What is going on? Is there a global push to get everyone to switch to heat pumps. It seems that there is heat pump content everywhere. Clearly there is a push. I understand that its for climate benefits but it feels very coordinated. edit: didn't realize the attention I would get. Let me add someone answered my question -- a good product market fit and people talking is probably where the push came from. That said HV…

Who do you imagine is pushing, and why?

Don't you want to resist to turn to explanations like this, that require some invisible force to pull the strings? I think there are more realistic ways to imagine this happening.

If for example a pop star is getting a lot of attention, in multiple countries, what is the mechanism behind that? And is it orchestrated?

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