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Not So Hot: Too Many Subpar Heat Pump Installations in the UK

MarsApr 10, 202410 July 20240

Heat pumps stand at the forefront of the UK’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of home heating, promising an eco-friendly substitute to conventional fossil-fuel systems. Yet, a detailed analysis

Samsung’s Cold Shoulder: Should Heat Pump Manufacturers Be More Accountable?

MarsApr 8, 20248 April 20242

We recently encountered a concerning situation on the Renewable Heating Hub Forums that highlights a crucial question for the renewable heating industry: Should heat pump manufacturers take more responsibility when

World’s Most Expensive Kettle: Undersized Heat Pump

Graham HendraApr 7, 20247 June 20259

This week, I was contacted by someone living in a 200m^2 new build house, equipped with a 4 kW Mitsubishi CO2 heat pump. Despite the advanced setup, he was uncomfortably

Heat Pump Paradox: The Industry’s Adoption Divide

MarsMar 30, 202430 March 202413

To gauge the personal adoption of heat pump technology among experts, we conducted a poll targeting professionals in the heat pump industry. This simple survey aimed to show whether those

Assessing Heatmiser Neostat Accuracy: How and Why to Calibrate Them

MarsMar 26, 202426 March 202418

Moving into our home brought the advantage of an already installed underfloor heating system, regulated by Heatmiser Neostats. These devices, promising precise control and energy efficiency, became a focal point

Ground Source Heat Pump Systems and Their Design

Brendon UysMar 24, 202424 March 20240

This article showcases a ground source heat pump installation I spearheaded, with Darren Jones expertly handling the plant room’s pipework. At the heart of this project is a 28kW single-phase

Perfectly Paired: Solar PV and Heat Pumps

HeatableMar 22, 202423 March 20242

Heat pumps hold the potential to significantly reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels for heating homes. However, numerous challenges stand in the way of realising their full potential. These

Ditching Boilers: 60% of UK Homeowners Considering Installing a Heat Pump

MarsMar 21, 202422 March 20240

As the dialogue around sustainable energy solutions grows louder, heat pumps have been fully thrust into the limelight. The past few years have seen this technology transition from a relative

How Do Refrigerants Actually Work?

Graham HendraMar 17, 202417 March 20241

Water boils at 100°C, as everyone knows. Inside the water, there are numerous molecules moving rapidly, similar to ping pong balls in motion. The hotter the water, the faster they

Heat Pump Winter Update: Setpoint vs. Weather Compensation

MarsMar 16, 202417 March 20240

It’s time to find out how our air source heat pump system performed this winter and whether set point flow temperatures are better than weather compensation. Takeaways

Who’s Who in the Heat Pump World: A Homeowner’s Guide to Decoding Heat Pump Industry Logos, Certifications and Complaints

Meet Wattson – Your AI Assistant for All Things Heat Pump

Thermostat Wars: Why Women Really Do Feel the Cold More at Home and What That Means for Energy Efficiency

Not So Hot: Too Many Subpar Heat Pump Installations in the UK

Samsung’s Cold Shoulder: Should Heat Pump Manufacturers Be More Accountable?

World’s Most Expensive Kettle: Undersized Heat Pump

Heat Pump Paradox: The Industry’s Adoption Divide

Assessing Heatmiser Neostat Accuracy: How and Why to Calibrate Them

Ground Source Heat Pump Systems and Their Design

Perfectly Paired: Solar PV and Heat Pumps

Ditching Boilers: 60% of UK Homeowners Considering Installing a Heat Pump

How Do Refrigerants Actually Work?

Heat Pump Winter Update: Setpoint vs. Weather Compensation