[Sticky] Heat Pump Books For Beginners – Bodge Buster & From Zero To Heat Pump Hero
@odd_lion will email you on Thursday. Just need to check if I have any more copies of Bodge Buster, or do you just want Hero?
Buy Bodge Buster – Homeowner Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast
@editor I suspect I need both. We're still trying to get rid of our gas combi, but several false starts (including Octopus) and rather half-hearted installer quotations later I'm still trying to figure out how. I suspect I'll need both books to get my head around what we need to do. Thanks in advance!
@odd_lion I still have two copies of Bodge Buster left (with a quite a few From Zero to Heat Pump Hero) and have sent you an email as promised.
Buy Bodge Buster – Homeowner Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast
@editor I purchased both books from Amazon and read this morning, I found them informative and I am thinking of getting a few Zero to Hero books to give to clients when they want a better understanding of the Tech.
@ashp-bobba, thank you for your support. It’s always incredibly encouraging to hear when someone from the industry finds the books useful. Writing from a place of experience rather than absolute expertise can feel daunting at times, so feedback like yours truly means a lot.
Buy Bodge Buster – Homeowner Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast
Hi Mars,
I bought the zero to hero book mainly for my wife as it is a great explainer of heat pumps. I have been on this journey for a while now nose deep in YouTube university!! I love your podcasts by the way, along with Heat Geeks, Urban Plumbers, etc so I was pretty au fait with the subject already. One suggestion I would make is to include the actual formulas (or is it formulae??) for things like COP etc. Other than that great resource and thanks for this forum as it has already helped me get a grip with baseline settings for my newly (bodged) install of a Grant Aerona3 on the ECO4 scheme.
Regards
Si.
Kind Regards
Si
——————————————————————————
Grant Aerona3 13kW
13 x 435w Solar Panels
Solax 3.5kW Hybrid Inverter
@grantmethestrength, thanks so much for the feedback. It’s always great to hear what people find useful and where they’d like to see more. I’ve actually just finished updating Bodge Buster, and the new version is now available (as of this week). It includes a foreword by Graham Hendra, more actionable content and detailed explanations of what I consider the key focus areas during pre-installations.
I’ve also started updating From Zero to Heat Pump Hero because people are looking for more actionable advice rather than just explanations. Adding more formulas is a fantastic suggestion, and I’ll definitely incorporate that into the next version.
Thanks again for your input. It’s really helpful as I work on making these books as practical and useful as possible.
Buy Bodge Buster – Homeowner Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast
I’ve updated Bodge Buster for 2025 to empower homeowners with the knowledge and questions they need to ensure their air source heat pump system is installed correctly. From questioning the need for buffer tanks or volumisers, to verifying system volume, heat pump sizing and ensuring weather compensation is activated, this book gives you the tools to hold your installer accountable and avoid costly mistakes.
And the book now also features a foreword from Graham Hendra.
A heat pump is a big investment, and a poor installation can lead to higher bills, cold rooms and endless headaches. Don’t gamble with your home’s heating… arm yourself with the knowledge to ask the right questions and ensure your system is installed and commissioned properly. Available in print and Kindle.
👉 Get your copy today: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
PS: Last week, we reinvested every penny from book sales into upgrading our website hosting, ensuring a faster, smoother and more reliable experience for our rapidly growing community. When you support Bodge Buster, you’re not just helping yourself… you’re helping us build a better resource for everyone in the Renewable Heating Hub community. Thank you for being part of our mission to make renewable heating accessible and hassle-free for all homeowners.
Buy Bodge Buster – Homeowner Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero has now also been updated for 2025 with new content: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
All proceeds from the books are all being reinvested into the running costs of this website.
Buy Bodge Buster – Homeowner Air Source Heat Pump Installation Guide: https://amzn.to/3NVndlU
From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzn.to/4bWkPFb
Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast
- 22 Forums
- 2,046 Topics
- 44.6 K Posts
- 94 Online
- 3,273 Members
Join Us!
Trusted Installers
Struggling to find a reliable heat pump installer? A poor installation can lead to inefficiencies and high running costs. We now connect homeowners with top-rated installers who deliver quality work and excellent service.
✅ Verified, trusted & experienced installers
✅ Nationwide coverage expanding
✅ Special offers available
Latest Posts
-
RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
Looking forward to Transparent’s insights once the dust...
By Mars , 1 hour ago
-
RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
@grahaml I cannot agree that it is a small percentage o...
By benson , 12 hours ago
-
RE: Warm weather and heat pumps.
You’re welcome @lucia - thanks for watching. I’ve alway...
By Mars , 14 hours ago
-
RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
In that case treating it as a separate space seems emin...
By JamesPa , 19 hours ago
-
For me, the Questions are here: 1) Does a Volumiser t...
By iantelescope , 23 hours ago
-
RE: Yes, the "zoning with ASHP" topic again...
This aspect of control is a bit variable from manufactu...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: Samsung Gen6 16kW tribulations
@emceed, can you please give us an update on your syste...
By Mars , 2 days ago
-
RE: ASHP Ecodan L9 error - No Heating but Hot Water
@phoenix15 Sorry to hear that, we are all the way down ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 days ago
-
RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
@editor Well last MAY i know was not the greatest for s...
By Andris , 3 days ago
-
What's the problem you are trying to solve. The answer...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
-
Good luck. For what it is worth my system was very def...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
-
RE: Massive Electricity Cost for Running My Air Source Heat Pump
I agree @mark-h The Building Regs are now very readable...
By Transparent , 5 days ago
-
RE: Help me understand my Mitsubishi Ecodan system
@carpenterstation When changing settings in the ser...
By RobS , 5 days ago
-
RE: Ecodan Legionella cycle - immersion heater problem
Thanks for letting us know @clockworks I admire your ...
By Transparent , 6 days ago
-
RE: Revised version of MCS-020 (noise standards for heat pumps)
As you say this is no change, which I personally think ...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
-
RE: What happens when the outside temperature exceeds the upper WC point?
@editor not via the WC curve but as @old_scientist ment...
By bontwoody , 6 days ago
-
RE: MHHS and Heat Pump compatibility
@toodles to be clear I don't know if there will be a re...
By Scalextrix , 7 days ago
-
I did not know this concept, although others might. I...
By Morgan , 7 days ago
-
RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation
@adamk it's probably filtering different providers in t...
By Mars , 7 days ago