Air Source heat pumps are a fantastic renewable energy solution that can help you slash your energy bills, reduce your carbon emissions, and massively increase the energy efficiency of your home.

Many homes across Scotland can be powered entirely through air source heat pumps, but in some situations a hybrid system combines a heat pump with a traditional fossil fuel boiler to achieve maximum efficiency.

With so many energy options available it can be difficult to know exactly which heating system is best suited to your needs.

For this reason, Greener Energy Group has put together this simple guide to air source heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps to give you all the information you could need.

Air Source Heat Pumps  

Air source heat pumps are one of the most popular renewable heating systems available in the UK, using the natural heat found in the outside air and converting it into usable energy that can help fuel your home heating and hot water system.

An air source heat pump works in a similar manner to a refrigerator except in reverse.

First, the fan unit will blow outside air over pipers containing a liquid refrigerant, converting it into a gas which is then compressed to raise the temperature even higher.

This gas is then moved into a heat exchanger, warming the surrounding water or air that is then circulated throughout your home into radiators, underfloor heating, or into a water tank for future use.

Air Source Heat Pump Benefits

There are many benefits to installing an air source heat pump on your property.

These include:

Saving Money

Oil and gas prices have soared in recent months and finding an alternative renewable energy source has never made more financial sense.

Installing a heat pump either alone or as part of a hybrid system, you will significantly reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and protect yourself financially for the future.

Research suggests that a hybrid heat pump could save the average UK homeowner as much as 50% on their annual bills.

Government initiatives

By installing a renewable heat pump, you will qualify for several government grants and initiatives.

These include the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) that encourages people to move away from fossil fuels by offering quarterly payments for up to 7 years after the installation of renewable heating technology based upon the amount of energy you produce.

Reduce your carbon footprint

If you are considering a heat pump you are clearly conscious of reducing your carbon emissions and helping to save the planet.

Whilst air source heat pumps do require some amount of electricity to operate and are therefore not entirely emission free, but they are much more energy efficient, converting 1 unit of electric energy into 3 or 4 units of heat, making them a very impressive 300-400% efficient, compared to the 100% of electric systems and maximum 95% of gas combi boilers.

Hybrid Heating Systems

In Scotland, there are many older large buildings that cannot be further insulated and have extensive heat requirements that cannot be fulfilled fully by a heat pump alone.

In these situations, or because the location of your property is not optimal for maximum air pump performance, a hybrid heating system may be the perfect choice for you.

A hybrid heating system combines all the benefits of a hybrid heat pump with the efficiency of your existing fossil fuelled boiler to ensure you have stable and reliable heat all year round.

For the majority of the year, the heating and hot water for your home will be provided solely by your air source heat pump, with your boiler only kicking in to help when temperature drops during the winter months and demand is higher.

Which system is best?

If possible, it is always recommended that you power your homes heating system entirely using an air-source heat pump to maximise energy bill savings and help to save the environment simultaneously.

As mentioned, the hybrid heating Glasgow system was designed to allow those whose home is not yet suited to full renewable heating to still benefit from all the advantages of a heat pump without having to compromise their comfort.

If you are unsure about what heating system is most suitable for your home, or whether it is possible to install a heat pump on your property at all, take Greener Energy Group’s completely free HOME SUITABILITY SURVEY today or contact our expert team.

Contact Greener Energy Group

Greener energy Group are Scotland’s leading supplier of renewable energy heating solutions with over 30 years’ experience in the industry.

All our expert technicians are fully trained in both air source heat pump and hybrid system installation, meaning that once we have completed a home survey and identified the ideal solution for your needs, the system will be installed in more time at all, with very limited disruption to everyday life.

To start your journey towards cleaner energy, lower bills, and an ultra efficient home heating system call us today on 03335 77 66 99 or email us at info@greenerenergygroup.co.uk.

In the heat of summer, taking a dip in a hot tub may not seem that attractive, but they can actually be a fantastic asset to your outdoor space during the warmer months.

Many owners take advantage of the cooler temperatures of morning and evening to have a soak, a fantastic way to invigorate your body for the day ahead or soothe aching muscles after a hard shift at work.

Bubble Box are Scotland’s leading provider of Aquavia hot tub spas and with over 23 years of experience in the industry, we understand just how beneficial a tub can be during the summer.

We have put together this guide, offering advice on the best ways to enjoy your hot tub when temperatures rise, helping you maintain a relaxing and healthy environment at all times.

Social Hub

Summer means BBQs, drinks in the garden, and relaxing with friends long into the night, and a hot tub is the perfect addition to any social occasion.

Your friends and family will love coming round for a soak and are a fantastic centrepiece to your outdoor space.

At Bubble Box we offer spas equipped with an industry leading Bluetooth audio surround sound system, allowing you to enjoy music in the tub without the need for wires or additional speakers to be carried outside.

There is also a panel within the cabinet itself to operate the system and the speakers can be controlled directly via any phone or mobile device.

Bluetooth technology means that your hot tub can be the hub of the party, providing entertainment, comfort, and relaxation all night long.

Relaxation and Recuperation

As summer approaches it’s time to get back outside and do what we love most.

The popularity of hiking, golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities soars during the summer and there is nothing better for aching muscles than a nice relax in the hot tub after a long day of having fun.

Hot tubs Glasgow are proven to be extremely effective at releasing tension, easing sore muscles, and generally fuelling recuperation after exertion.

The buoyancy of the water also contributes to relieving stress and promoting relaxation within the joints and muscles.

At Bubble Box, our we offer a range of spas that can be equipped with a Relax Impact system, using massage nozzles to blow air bubbles onto your body when submerged.

These bubbles produce a relaxing, stimulating effect and are one of the very best methods of promoting muscle repair and recovery following a summer workout.

Cool Off

The name hot tub does not do much to promote their usability as a tool to cool off, but on a warm summers day, this is exactly what they offer.

By setting the temperature of your hot tub to below that of the average human body temperature 37.5°C you can hop in and enjoy the refreshing water at any time.

It is worth remembering that it is easy to get dehydrated in the summer when using a hot tub, so drinking plenty of water is another way to both cool down, and to protect your health.

Poorly insulated hot tubs have a tendency to overheat in the summer as their flimsy roofs act as a greenhouse, baking in the sun and warming the water underneath to uncomfortable temperatures.

In order to ensure that you are able to use your spa to cool off, you should check that you have purchases a hot tub cover that offers sufficient thickness and quality.

At Bubble Bath, our Energy Saving Cover offers unrivalled insulation, preventing the heat from the sun from penetrating to the water beneath.

At 130mm thick at its maximum, a cover like this allows you to always have your spa at the perfect temperature whatever time of year, saving you money in the winter, and ensuring a nice cool refreshing dip during the summer.

Contact Bubble Box Today

To take advantage of all the fantastic benefits of having a bespoke hot tub installed in your garden or patio this summer, get in touch with Bubble Box today and our expert specialists will be delighted to help.

We have over 23 years of experience in the industry and are proud to supply customers across Scotland with an industry leading range of the latest ISO 9001 certified Aquavia spas.

All our spas offer fantastic quality, with a 15 year structure warranty and the most reliable technology on the market.

To learn more about any of our spas contact us today by phone on 01505 850 325, or via email at spas@incaukltd.co.uk

Hot tubs are a wonderful addition to any home, providing a luxury touch to your outdoor space and a fantastic hub for social gatherings or a chilled out evening alone. But how much do they cost?

At Bubble Box Glasgow, a leading supplier of bespoke hot tubs in the Glasgow Area, one of the first questions new customers ask our expert team is how much they should expect to pay in terms of ongoing running costs.

Luckily for them, where you purchase a high quality hot tub system, such as the luxury Eco Spas designed by our partners Aquavia Spa, the answer is pleasantly surprising.

The main ongoing costs of owning a hot tub are:

1. Electricity costs

There are a number of factors that determine just how much electricity your hot tub will use and the impact on your energy bills that will have.

These include:

Type of Hot Tub

Some spa types are incredibly expensive to run with inflatable hot tubs costing as much as £4 per day to run during the summer and even more when temperatures drop.

On the other hand, if you purchase a well-insulated premium hot tub from a respected installer hot tubs can be energy efficient and have a limited noticeable effect on energy use in your home.

Aquavia Eco Spa’s can be combined with an Energy Saving cover that uses many layers of polyurethane foam to maximise heat retention and by opting for this option you can expect to save use around 67% less energy than standard tubs.

The most energy efficient hot tubs on the market will only cost around 75p per day.

How you use your hot tub

Like any electrical appliance the more often you use your hot tub, and the duration of each session, the more you will pay.

It is recommended, to avoid health concerns such as heat stroke, that you only use your hot tub for up to 15 minutes at any one time at temperatures lower than 40°C and if you abide by these guidelines, you will significantly reduce the running costs.

2. Maintenance and repairs

So, running a hot tub doesn’t have to be a major financial commitment in terms of electricity use, but what about servicing and repairs if something goes wrong?

A hot tub service will usually cost around £150, and costs can be limited by using a respected local supplier to avoid paying additional call out fees to cover travel times.

For the best hot tubs and maintenance in the Glasgow area look no further than Bubble Box.

All Aquavia Spa products supplied and installed by Bubble Box come with unique warranties that help to give you peace of mind that if anything does go wrong you won’t have to break the bank paying for replacements or repairs.

Aquavia Spas come with the following warranties as standard:

• 15 years on hot tub structure
• 10 years on acrylic coverings
• 2 years on components.

The Aquavia factory in Barcelona holds a range of quality certificates including ISO 9001 (Quality assurance) and CE markings (proving compliance with EU standards).

Aquavia can confidently offer these extended warranties due to the quality of their products making product faults extremely rare in the first place.

3. Ensuring Water Quality

In order to keep the quality of the water in your hot tub you may need to purchase a number of filters and water purifying chemicals that can add to the ongoing expenditure.

Bubble Box hot tubs, however, come equipped with Clean Water Technology that introduces ozone in the water through the internal filtration system.

This process helps to neutralise any debris found in the water including soap, body oil, and inorganic matter.

This system itself requires no observation and once activated will do its job and turn itself off again once finished.

Some of our spas are also equipped with Ultraviolet Treatment that uses UV technology to eliminate any bacteria in the water.

This system keeps your hot tubs water clean and fresh, breaks down combined chlorine, prevents mould growth, and reduces the need for chemical cleaning products by up to 80%.

This shows that by opting for a high quality hot tub system that includes in-built water cleaning products you can reduce the amount you need to spend on water purification to almost zero.

Contact Bubble Box Hot Tubs Glasgow

For information on any of our energy efficient range of industry leading hot tub spa systems contact us today on 01505 850 325 or fill out our contact form and one of our expert team will be delighted to help.

When you choose to have an Aquavia tub installed by our professional installers you will benefit from self-cleaning technology, extended warranties, and highly insulated materials meaning you can enjoy all the luxury and benefits of hot tub ownership without the expense of lower quality products.

Your carpet is a vital part of your home, creating a warm and cosy environment for you and your family to enjoy all year long.

It is also, however, the furnishing that experiences the most wear and tear of any soft furnishing with heavy traffic in living areas attracting to dirt and debris that simply cannot be removed using conventional cleaning methods such as vacuuming.

To keep your carpet looking fresh and new, and to remove all deep lying allergens from the fibres, you should have your carpet professionally cleaned at least once or twice a year.

These are 7 of the biggest advantages of hiring a professional cleaning company such as Acorn Carpet Cleaning to help maintain the carpets in your home.

1. Eliminate Stains

Its every homeowner’s worse nightmare, you’ve finally decided on the perfect carpet to suit your home, only for a spillage or stain to leave it damaged beyond repair.

Coffee, wine, pet urine, mud, and ink are all causes of stains that are difficult to remove and can leave ugly marks if mistreated.

Professional carpet cleaners will use a hot steam treatment technique to eliminate stains or, where this is impossible as the stain is embedded, minimise its visibility.

2. Create a healthy living space

Dust and allergens that gather in the fibres of your carpet cannot be completely removed through vacuuming and other DIY cleaning methods.

These lead to bacteria growth that can result in health problems such as asthma attacks, allergic reactions, coughs, sneezing, and migraines.

Professional carpet cleaning companies use cleaning equipment that applies high temperature water to the very roots of your carpet fibres, eliminating allergens and leaving the entire carpet completely sanitised.

This will help improve the air quality within your home and generally make your living space a more comfortable place to be.

3. Remove Mould

Mould developing on your carpet is another side effect of DIY cleaning attempts that can cause a range of health problems.

If the liquid from your home carpet steamer or cleaning products does not dry properly, you may be left with damp patches on your carpet that promote mould growth.

Signs of mould growth include discolouration and unpleasant smells and its presence can lead to dermatitis, eczema, and various other allergic reactions.

4. Reduce high traffic signs

Carpeted areas that experience high levels of footfall, such as hallways, and landings, will wear faster than the rest of your carpet, due to the dirt that is traipsed through them.

Although preventing carpet deterioration completely is impossible, professional carpet cleaners will be able to get rid of the dirt itself, which can cause the carpet to become darker, and ensure that the difference between these areas and the rest of your home is much less apparent.

5. Freshen up your home

With all these reasons that carpets require ongoing maintenance, why bother at all? Well, carpets are a fantastic furnishing addition for any home, providing the finishing touch to your living space.

Just as a new carpet can completely revolutionise the look of your home, so to can a professional carpet clean.

If your carpet is looking tired and you are considering shelling out hundreds for a replacement a deep clean could have your carpet fibres looking as good as new and give your home the fresh look you’re after.

6. Remove cleaning residue

Sometimes despite their product description, home cleaning products can actually leave a sticky residue behind after being used.

If steamers or the products you use to treat your carpet are old, they may be faulty or damaged and leave some cleaning solution behind after use.

This can result in stains and damp patches that may attract mould, bad odours, or pest insects.

Professional carpet cleaning equipment is not only designed to make sure that no residue is left behind, but their hot water extraction method will also remove any existing grime that has been left by previous cleaning attempts.

7. Remove Odours

There are many things that can cause your carpets to develop a nasty smell that can make your living place a less than pleasant place to be.

These include:

• Coffee
• Pet Urine
• Food Waste
• Any other spillages

The deep cleaning method, used by professional carpet cleaning companies, is often the only way to completely eliminate these odours and allow you to enjoy your comfy carpet once more.

Contact Us

To take advantage of these fantastic benefits and many more contact Acorn Carpet Cleaning today on 0141 212 0212, info@acorncarpeting.co.uk, or via our Live Chat.

Acorn carpet cleaning is a respected and highly regarded family owned company based in Paisley and provides customers throughout the West of Scotland industry leading carpet cleaning solutions.

Our expert team puts customer service at the heart of everything we do. providing a flexible, reliable, and friendly service and taking the utmost care of your home when on the premises.

If you have been injured by a slip or fall, you should contact a New York trip and fall lawyer. A slip and falls lawsuit is a common legal problem that occurs when someone falls and injures themselves on another’s property. These injuries can be traumatic, so you should seek medical attention immediately. You should not post about the incident online or on social media. It is best to avoid making any statements to insurance companies or landlords until you’ve received legal advice.

A trip and fall accident lawyer’s primary responsibility is to represent the victims of these accidents. These injuries are usually severe and can result in life-changing injuries. For instance, you may need orthopedic surgery if you have a broken bone. In these cases, a trip and fall attorney will examine the condition of the bone to see if it is fractured. Often, a fracture is treated with hardware that remains in the body for life. Removing this hardware requires major surgery.

A trip and fall attorney is also able to help victims avoid making common mistakes. He or she will advise you on what to do after the accident and what not to do. For example, it is critical to report the incident to the property owner immediately, because if you wait too long, you risk losing your claim. You should also make a report with the property owner and ask for a copy of it.

In the event that an accident occurs, it’s important to seek medical attention and visit a doctor immediately. This can be important evidence in your case against a property owner. You should also take down details of the accident and the conditions that caused it. If you have been hurt, a trip and fall lawyer can help you get the compensation that you deserve. So, contact an NYC trip and fall attorney to get started on your claim.

A trip and fall lawyer analyzes your case and determines if it’s worth your time. A good attorney will be able to convince a jury of the valid points of your case. This can be crucial in getting a fair settlement. Your claim can be worth millions of dollars, so you must be confident that you can get the money you deserve. In addition, a good lawyer can ensure that you get maximum compensation in a slip and fall case.

In a slip and fall case, a slip and fall attorney will investigate your claim and evaluate the merits of your case. In the event that the case is successful, the attorney will seek compensation on your behalf for any non-economic damages that you have sustained. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the severity of your injuries, including whether or not they were life-altering. If you have been injured by a trip and fall, a skilled lawyer can help you find a way to get the compensation you need.

While a trip and fall lawyer will help you file a lawsuit, the statute of limitations for such claims is strict. Often, the statute of limitations is three years, but it can be shorter for the municipality or city named in your lawsuit. If you have been injured by a slip and fall, you can seek compensation for your injuries. However, in cases involving fatalities, you should contact an experienced New York trip and fall attorney as soon as possible.

The lawyer will investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident and investigate your claim. The attorney will also work on obtaining photographs of the location of the accident. The photographer should also document the exact location of the accident. A trip and fall lawyer will take pictures and obtain evidence to support your claim. A slip and fall injury can lead to serious injury and destabilization of a person’s life. In such cases, a top New York trip and fall attorney will be able to provide aggressive representation for you and your family.

Zeef (pronounced “zee-ef”) is a community-based platform that helps companies automate and scale their e-commerce transformation journeys. Zeef offers tools to help you manage all the aspects of your e-business from marketing, supply chain, sales, customer service, and finance. These tools make the whole process of e-business easier for the business owner and more manageable for you as a manager. What does that mean for you?

When you build your own e-business, you are faced with many challenges. The biggest challenge is hiring a team of experts who can bring the right expertise and knowledge to your project so that it is executed well and meets the original business goal. When your project starts, you need to find people with the appropriate skill sets to execute and manage your project so that things run smoothly. Using an outside perspective is often recommended so that you have a third party with an objective view to analyze the details of the transformation and the current business situation. One way that Zeef helps you find curators is by providing tools like the Zeef Directory, which can help you find the right e-business curators in your area.

There are many benefits to using the Zeef directory. Not only is it a complete online search tool but the directory also provides users with a platform to interact with the curators listed on their site and get valuable feedback on the way they work. The idea behind online curation is to build a community of users who can review the projects that have been curated and suggest changes that have been approved. The idea behind human-powered curation is to have a group of people review each project and suggest ways that the project could be improved.

In addition to providing users with a useful online search tool, the Zeef directory allows them to earn affiliate links through which they can earn additional revenue. Each project listed on the directory has a link leading back to the Zeef partner site. Therefore, if a user finds a relevant website, he or she will be able to buy products and services from the affiliated site with affiliate links that lead directly back to the Zeef partner site. The more affiliate links a user has, the more revenue share he or she will earn.

However, the benefits of listing your content on a directory come only if you choose quality over quantity. Choose directories that have an established reputation for curating quality content. As long as your content engages users and entices them to visit the Zeef site, you should do well. If your content lacks focus, intrigue, or originality, you are unlikely to generate much attention.

Before listing your content on the Zeef directory, spend some time reflecting on whether your website or blog would fit well with the directory’s theme. The best way to get started is to conduct a web search for keywords related to the niche your website or blog is about. Once you have identified some keywords or phrases that you think will be useful, look for other sites that feature content that is similar to what you are planning to publish on Zeef.

Be sure to work with a seasoned SEO consultant who can help you create a meaningful and keyword-rich description tag for each page of your website or blog. The key to successful SEO is being able to attract site visitors and convert them into customers. Your description tag must effectively convey what your website or blog is about. Remember, the goal is to make your readers want to visit your site.

Another important thing that Zeef is designed to help you do is to make your content easy for site visitors to navigate. Links should be obvious and there should be a nice navigation panel that makes it easy for the reader to find the information that he or she is looking for. Finally, the site visitors love a site that is written by an expert and is full of content. If you can accomplish these things, you will find that your website traffic will grow dramatically over time.