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The DIY Route to an ASHP: How One Homeowner Took Matters Into Their Own Hands

iancalderbank28 March 20239 February 2024

28 March 20239 February 2024

I’m a 51-year-old data networks (IP) architect with a strong interest in all things engineering and tech, and a confident DIY plumber. I had already refitted and added multiple radiators,...

Do You Need Three-Phase Supply for Air Source Heat Pump and Electric Vehicle in the UK?

Mars27 March 202327 March 2023

27 March 202327 March 2023

Most homes in the UK have a single-phase electricity supply, which is sufficient for the majority of household appliances. With the growing popularity and uptake of renewable energy solutions like...

Top Considerations When Choosing a Heat Pump for Your Home: Beginner’s Guide

Mars25 March 202325 March 2023

25 March 202325 March 2023

If you’re considering upgrading your home heating system, a heat pump is an excellent option to consider. Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as a way to...

The Great British Heat Pump Disaster: A Satirical Investigation

Mars24 March 202328 March 2023

24 March 202328 March 2023

The humble heat pump – that unsung hero of energy efficiency and home heating. But what happens when the people installing them are more akin to cowboys than qualified professionals?...

10 reasons to install a heat pump in the UK

Mars23 March 202325 March 2023

23 March 202325 March 2023

As the world continues to focus on reducing carbon emissions, more and more homeowners in the UK are turning to sustainable solutions to heat their homes. One such solution is...

The secret workings of compensating heat pump controllers

Alec Morrow30 January 202330 January 2023

30 January 202330 January 2023

If heating was a new technology and you were tasked with designing a system and components you would start by looking at what customers expect and want from the heating system....

Tips on choosing a heat pump installer – unbiased, homeowner advice

Mars26 January 202325 January 2023

26 January 202325 January 2023

As the UK gears up towards 600,000 heat pump installations per year, we have seen an increase in poorly designed installations that are costing a lot of money to run...

The myth that old, leaky houses can’t be heated by heat pumps: a homeowner’s perspective

cathodeRay15 January 202315 January 2023

15 January 202315 January 2023

Most people think that unless you have a modern, well insulated house, solar and batteries, heat pump systems are a gamble. I have to suggest that, while anecdotally there may...

How to correctly install heat pumps so that they work properly and efficiently

Brendon Uys2 January 20232 January 2023

2 January 20232 January 2023

I was recently asked by the organisers of PowerEx Live to do a presentation for them in December 2022 outlining how to install heat pumps correctly so that they work...

Made in the UK: challenges facing heat pump installers

Alec Morrow19 December 202219 December 2022

19 December 202219 December 2022

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...

The DIY Route to an ASHP: How One Homeowner Took Matters Into Their Own Hands

Do You Need Three-Phase Supply for Air Source Heat Pump and Electric Vehicle in the UK?

Top Considerations When Choosing a Heat Pump for Your Home: Beginner’s Guide

The Great British Heat Pump Disaster: A Satirical Investigation

10 reasons to install a heat pump in the UK

The secret workings of compensating heat pump controllers

Tips on choosing a heat pump installer – unbiased, homeowner advice

The myth that old, leaky houses can’t be heated by heat pumps: a homeowner’s perspective

How to correctly install heat pumps so that they work properly and efficiently

Made in the UK: challenges facing heat pump installers

Transforming a Derbyshire Property into an Energy-Efficient Haven

Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?

The Importance of Choosing a Quality Heat Pump Installer for Peace of...

Do not install a heat pump if it’s not been correctly designed

Biomass, PV-T, Pellet Boilers or Heat Pump?