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Heat pumps are rubbish – I’m not having that new fangled technology in my house

Graham HendraNov 8, 202123 June 20254

I have been flogging heat pumps for 13 years, and it has been great fun at times and extremely frustrating at others. I love this technology and it always winds

Smart controllers for your central heating system

MarsOct 21, 202117 March 20221

Rob Whitney from Resideo gives us a rundown on smart home controllers (TRVs and thermostats) and how they can make a heat pump central heating system run more efficiently. He

The Importance Of Heat Pump Sizing And Heat Loss Calculations

MarsOct 12, 202123 June 20250

Join Jez, Head of Renewable Heat at Midsummer Wholesale, as he explores key insights on heat pump sizing, heat loss calculations, and refrigerant advancements. Sponsored by the Ground Source Heat

Are the UK government’s ambitious heat pump targets realistic?

MarsOct 9, 202123 June 20251

Discover key insights from Richard Lowes of the Regulatory Assistance Project on the UK’s target to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, potential ways to reduce costs, and tips

What is the MCS and how does it protect homeowners?

MarsOct 7, 202117 March 20220

Ian Rippin, CEO of the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), explains what the MCS is and how it provides protection to homeowners in the UK. We have a candid conversation about

Issues facing the heat pump industry in the UK

MarsOct 1, 202117 March 20220

We sat down with Bean Beanland, director for growth and external affairs at the Heat Pump Federation, and discussed the biggest challenges facing the heat pump industry in the UK,

Myths about air source heat pumps

MarsSep 29, 202117 March 20220

Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are a brilliant way to make the transition from fossil fuels to green heating – reducing both your carbon footprint and energy bills at the

Different types of heat pumps

MarsSep 27, 202117 March 20220

We speak to Bob Beattie and he explains the different types of heat pumps (air to air, air to water and ground source) and shares his knowledge and insights that

Renewable liquid fuel alternative for kerosene: hydrotreated vegetable oil

MarsSep 26, 202123 June 20250

Malcolm Farrow from OFTEC discusses how hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) can reduce emissions by 88% as a sustainable alternative to kerosene for UK home heating. Discover the benefits of low

Graham Hendra makes some bold predictions

MarsSep 20, 202117 March 20221

We sit down and have a fun and candid conversation with Graham Hendra, an experienced heat engineer with over 30 years’ experience in air cons renewables and heat pumps. In

Premium Heat Pumps: Is There a Real Difference Between Quality and Cost

Why you would be wise to talk to a heat pump manufacturer when considering a heat pump system?

Mice, Vermin and Your Heat Pump

Heat pumps are rubbish – I’m not having that new fangled technology in my house

Smart controllers for your central heating system

The Importance Of Heat Pump Sizing And Heat Loss Calculations

Are the UK government’s ambitious heat pump targets realistic?

What is the MCS and how does it protect homeowners?

Issues facing the heat pump industry in the UK

Myths about air source heat pumps

Different types of heat pumps

Renewable liquid fuel alternative for kerosene: hydrotreated vegetable oil

Graham Hendra makes some bold predictions