How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Heat pump water heaters operate using a refrigeration cycle that moves heat from a high temperature source (the outside air) to a low temperature destination (the hot water in the tank). In nature heat flow tends to go from higher to lower temperatures. Heat pumps mimic this natural flow by using a refrigerant that boils…

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How Cool Will Evaporative Air Conditioning Make My Home?

The rule of thumb answer is an evaporative air conditioner can reduce the temperature by much as 14oC depending upon the external air temperature and humidity level. Your home’s orientation, shading, cross ventilation and insulation will impact on how hot your house gets. To maximise the benefit of evaporative air conditioning, the evaporative air conditioner…

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