Made in the UK: challenges facing heat pump installers
So I did it – I supplied fitted and commissioned my first heat pump. It was just my luck that I had to commission it on the coldest day of...
22kW MasterTherm Inverter Heat Pump
Here is an installation we completed nearly six years ago in a 326-sqm solid stone, single glazed Manse in the Scottish Borders, that only had insulation in the loft....
Heat pump piping and operation for best system performance
For optimal heat pump efficiency, follow expert piping and control advice—avoid third-party thermostats, antifreeze, and buffer tanks to save money and boost performance. Discover how a direct system controlled by...
Why rural properties in the UK should have the option to switch to HVO from kerosene
Discover how using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) alongside air source heat pumps can significantly reduce household CO2 emissions while navigating the challenges of cost and resource use. Learn practical tips...
Panasonic Aquarea 16kW 3-phase ASHP
As soon as we moved into The Filter House in Suffolk in September 2020, we decided to upgrade it to be as eco-friendly as possible. The house is part ex-Anglian...
Win an Eve Energy smart plug and power metre
As the energy crisis deepens, we are giving away one Eve Energy smart plug and power metre to three lucky winners so that homeowners can get a better understanding of...
The future of the UK energy grid
As the UK transitions towards the electrification of transport and heating, there must be an underlying strategy to power electric vehicles and heat pumps. We sat down with Paul Jewell,...
What you need to think about when installing an air source heat pump
Those of you who have followed our journey at My Home Farm will know that we installed our air source heat pump in 2018 when information about heat pump systems...
Mitsubishi Ecodan 8kW Ultra Quiet ASHP
We replaced the gas boiler in our detached home (built in 2000) in early October. Prior to installation we improved the insulation over several years. We started by increasing the...
Weather compensation: The Lizzie curve
If you’ve ever installed a Samsung heat pump, or come to think of it a Midea or a Hitachi, you will note one similarity. When you set up your weather...