Hi all - I'm diving into the world of ASHPs and I am trying to source reputable installers in my area. I have used the chat bot and it has recommended Good Energy but they say they are not installing in my area. Leighton Buzzard - Bedfordshire. I have currently received a quote from Emerging Living Technology Heat which looks reasonable at first glance but hasn't gone into too much detail about the install - albeit they confirmed that they have initially designed the system for a flow temperature of 50 degrees which means that I wouldn't have to replace any rads in my property (it's a 1970s) build which I have insulated as much as I can. Current EPC rating of a C, which i've been advised is as high as we will be able to get it.
Quote is attached - would welcome feedback from experienced members.
My advice is reject unless they will delete the buffer tank.
Its also one of the cheaper heat pumps with some of the poorer inbuilt controls for not a particularly cheap price given that there is only 1 rad change. Absolutely nothing wrong with the Samsung Gen6 as a heat pump but the UI is poor, controls relatively inflexible and many people fit Homely to supplement these. Many people get away happily without Homely but I think you should seriously consider it if you go with Samsung.
Interesting that they are suggesting in the schematic to retain the existing DHW cylinder and plate loading it, something that I and a few installers have long advocated should at least be considered. The proposal shows a replacement DHW tank however, doesn't say what size.
If they will delete the buffer tank and secondary pump then its worth pursuing to the next level else dont go there.
Designing for 50 isnt great but not a disaster, I would push them and anyone else to do an alternative design for 45 or less.
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