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In our example, how much more energy efficient is a hydronic system compared to an air-based VAV system?

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Does choosing a hydronic system affect the indoor climate?

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Do Grundfos Modular HVAC systems reduce the HVAC system footprint?

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A distributed pumping system is self-balancing – what does this mean?

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Do you know how much energy in a commercial building is consumed by a HVAC system?

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Can Grundfos products be monitored and controlled via a BMS system?

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1: In our example, how much more energy efficient is a hydronic system compared to an air-based VAV system?
An increase in energy efficiency of 35%
1: In our example, how much more energy efficient is a hydronic system compared to an air-based VAV system?
No real energy savings – but 35% installation cost savings
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1: In our example, how much more energy efficient is a hydronic system compared to an air-based VAV system?
The savings depend on water pricing
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2: Does choosing a hydronic system affect the indoor climate?
No, you choose a hydronic system to save money on installation and energy
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2: Does choosing a hydronic system affect the indoor climate?
Yes, indoor climate is improved, and you get cost savings as well
2: Does choosing a hydronic system affect the indoor climate?
Yes, the improved indoor climate makes it worthwhile paying for an expensive solution
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3: Do Grundfos Modular HVAC systems reduce the HVAC system footprint?
No, the benefits come from reducing complexity and time spent on selecting and sizing
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3: Do Grundfos Modular HVAC systems reduce the HVAC system footprint?
Yes, but the compact size comes at a high price that the building owner needs to consider in relation to the maximised rentable square meters
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3: Do Grundfos Modular HVAC systems reduce the HVAC system footprint?
Yes, benefits come from ensuring maximum profitability of rentable square meters as well as reducing complexity and time spent on selecting and sizing
4: A distributed pumping system is self-balancing – what does this mean?
No need to integrate a primary pump into the building’s management system
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4: A distributed pumping system is self-balancing – what does this mean?
No time-consuming balancing and commissioning process is required
4: A distributed pumping system is self-balancing – what does this mean?
No need to manually check return and control valves – they adjust automatically
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5: Do you know how much energy in a commercial building is consumed by a HVAC system?
On average 10-20%
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5: Do you know how much energy in a commercial building is consumed by a HVAC system?
On average 30-40%
5: Do you know how much energy in a commercial building is consumed by a HVAC system?
On average 50-60%
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6: Can Grundfos products be monitored and controlled via a BMS system?
No, Grundfos pumps provide load adaptive performance, so no external control is possible
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6: Can Grundfos products be monitored and controlled via a BMS system?
Yes, Grundfos pumps still require manual monitoring and control
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6: Can Grundfos products be monitored and controlled via a BMS system?
Yes, Grundfos pumps can be monitored and controlled via a BMS system as well as offering load adaptive performance