Are Octopuses Slowing Consumer Adoption of Heat Pumps?
In the meetings and conversations I have with heat pump engineers, installation companies and others around the UK, a theme is emerging: people who are unable to get an Octopus...
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Symbiotic Cities and Self-Regulating Bodies in the Future of Home Heating
From ancient fires to Victorian coal furnaces and fossil fuel boilers, humanity’s quest for warmth has deeply impacted our planet, driving climate change and environmental decline. Today, bio-integrated architecture and...
Energy in Motion: Understanding Heat Pumps through Dance
Heat pumps efficiently warm buildings by transferring energy, not simply raising temperature, debunking common misconceptions about their effectiveness. With proper design, these systems deliver optimal heating using minimal electricity, making...
What is Wrong with our Heat Pump Installation?
Heat pumps are touted as a sustainable solution for home heating, but transitioning from traditional boiler systems can introduce significant challenges. In our case, the switch to a heat pump...
Get Ripped, Not Ripped Off: Win a Copy of Bodge Buster
As the UK sees a surge in the adoption of heat pumps as a sustainable heating solution, the concern over subpar installations has equally risen, leaving homeowners in search of...
Are Solar Diverters Necessary for Homes with ASHPs and Solar PV?
As homeowners embrace solar PV systems and air source heat pumps for greener energy, the role of solar diverters in hot water heating sparks important debate. Exploring whether diverting surplus...
Jürgen Klopp: Similarities Between Heat Pumps & Football
Discover how Liverpool’s legendary manager Jürgen Klopp inspires a fresh perspective on renewable heating, using football analogies to explore the shift to eco-friendly heat pumps. This imaginative interview blends sport...
Does This Heat Pump Make People Like Me Irrelevant?
I’ve been in air conditioning and heat pumps for 34 years as of this week. For 25 of those years, I did tech support, but I hung up my spurs...
DIY Heat Pump Installations: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles
Discover how to successfully install a DIY air source heat pump in your home, including key insights on planning permission and permitted development rights in the UK. This guide covers...
How To Balance Radiators & the Role of the Lockshield Valve: A Homeowner’s Guide
Maximise your heat pump’s efficiency by expertly adjusting your radiators’ lockshield valves to ensure even heat distribution and reduce short cycling. Learn practical tips on setting the lockshield valve alongside...
