The benefits of decentralised generation of domestic hot water
Securing decentralised water quality – hot water without the risk of legionella
A Comparison between a 2-pipe system with heat interface units and a conventional 4-pipe system with central hot water preparation.
Decentralised heating of domestic hot water
- Decentralised flow heating giving security to residential development heat network operating companies.
- Saving on domestic hot water and circulation pipes from the central heating system to the residential units.
- Low system temperatures in the building pipe-work network, as hot water pipes and circulation pipes are not required.
Centralised domestic hot water storage
- Large storage system subject to mandatory testing by residential development landlords and property owners.
- Increased effort for pipe network, as hot water pipes and circulation pipes are required.
- High temperatures in the building piping network in order to maintain drinking water hygiene and avoid the risk of legionella.
- *58 % energy saving with 2-pipe systems compared to central domestic hot water systems*
Further benefits
- No need to store domestic hot water in cylinders.