Renewable Energy Services in Wales

If you’re building your own eco friendly home, or you’re a developer or architect who strongly believes that there is a more sustainable way to build, then we can help.

We can point you in the right direction and supply the latest green solutions. We are continuously sourcing and researching the best eco building products, suitable for any project. All of our materials are selected for their sustainability, quality and environmental credentials. At Plumb 4U, we pride ourselves on our ongoing customer support, expert technical help, manufacturer’s guarantees and quality installations.

Solar Panels

Solar water heating (known as solar thermal) captures heat from the sun and uses it to heat up water for use in the home. Panels on your roof absorb heat from the sun, the water in the panels heats up and this hot water is pumped through a coil in your cylinder which transfers the heat to the water in the cylinder.

Air source heat pumps

• Instead of taking heat from the ground, they extract heat from the air outside your home, using an evaporator coil.
• Individual models vary but many operate effectively down to -15oC.

Ground source heat pumps

• A long loop of pipe, filled with water and anti-freeze, is buried in the earth in either horizontal trenches or vertical bore holes.
• The liquid in the pipe (or ground loop) absorbs heat from the ground 8 - 12 degrees C all year round.
• Heat exchangers extracted the absorbed heat and the liquid goes back ito the underground loop.
• Mains electricity boosts the heat from the ground to the level needed by the heating system.

Rain water harvesting

Water is an increasingly scarce resource and we are using 50% of our clean water to flush toilets, wash clothes, cars and to water gardens. Rainwater harvesting simply collects rainwater and substitutes it for mains water in non-potable applications. At the Green Building site we supply both above and below ground systems for domestic, commercial and garden use.

BENEFITS

• Reduced mains water consumption (saving up to 50% for domestic and up to 80% for commercial).
• Lower energy usage to pump rainwater than to process potable water.
• Reduced risk of flooding as water is retained.
• Continued water supply during hose pipe bans (subject to design).
• Our systems are suitable as part of SUDS (sustainable urban drainage system).
• All our systems manufactured by a UK Rainwater Harvesting Association Accredited manufacturer.

Underfloor heating

Whether you are considering warming your bathroom floor tiles; taking the chill off those cold kitchen tiles; adding an extra luxurious feel to wood and laminate floors; conservatory heating or a total underfloor heating solution for a new extension, we have the solutions you are looking for.

For further information about any of the services above or to discuss your eco friendly solution please contact us and we will be pleased to help.