Does MCS-accreditation guarantee competent heat pump installations?
Ever since we started writing and posting about air source heat pumps on My Home Farm, I’ve been amazed by how many comments and emails we’ve received from homeowners that...
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Stelrad Compact K3 Radiators
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We have an 18kW air source heat pump, and over the course of the last two winters, we’ve experienced some rooms not coming to temperature when outside temperatures have dropped...
Advancements and heat pump developments
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We recently had the opportunity to interview the team at Vaillant and they share their thoughts about the air source heat pump market in the UK....
The European Heat Pump Association tells us about the future of the industry
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We recently caught up with Thomas Nowak, Secretary General, European Heat Pump Association to find out how the heat pump market and industry is evolving on the continent....
Eve Thermo smart TRVs
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In 2019, when we moved into our home, we replaced all the “old school” thermostatic valves (TRVs) with Eve Thermo smart TRVs. For us, it didn’t make sense that we...
What does the future have in store for heat pumps?
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In part two of our interview with Bob Beattie we find out what the future has in store for air source heat pumps and what the most common misconceptions are...
How to control an air source heat pump
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When switching from an oil or gas boiler to an air source heat pump (ASHP), in some retrofit projects you may need to introduce some additional devices to get more...
What to think about when switching to renewable heating
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Paul Lane, Director of Highland Plumbing and Heating, has been installing heat pumps and solar thermal for over 10 years and he has seen his fair share of horror stories...
Open Loop Water Source Review
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We purchased a small plot of land in Roche, Cornwall, in 2010 with the potential to accommodate a single house subject to planning permission. The plot included a derelict, stone-built,...
Noise, costs and the future of ASHPs
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We catch up with Kevin Ellis, Renewables Sales Manager at Grant UK, to get his views on air source heat pumps and what the future holds. Kevin Ellis has worked...