Re:Germany extends lifetime of all 3 remaining nuclear plants
by ajmurmann on Monday October 17, 2022 @03:57PM
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That's not that easy with German homes as they are heated with hot water pipes and walls are typically solid. You could maybe install a device that emits hot air in a single room, but to install a forced air system, you'd need to in essence remodel the entire home. In addition, you'd have worse outcomes because now the nice warm floors are gone.
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Re:Germany extends lifetime of all 3 remaining nuclear plants
by nawitus on Monday October 17, 2022 @04:51PM
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In that case you need to install air/water heat pump, which not only heats the house but also the potable water. They're more costly than regular heat pumps, but are _better_ choice than individual heat pump units around the house.
It's a more difficult situation if the house lacks water circulation (heated floors/radiators).
Re:Germany extends lifetime of all 3 remaining nuclear plants
by ajmurmann on Monday October 17, 2022 @10:21PM
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Why an air/water heat pump and not just a water heat pump? AFAIk heat pumps are becoming quite popular in Germany in recent years and are definitely a very viable option unlike "air conditioning".