Kensa Heat Pumps, the UK supplier of heat pumps and manufacturer of the award winning Shoebox heat pump, has added a new ground source heat pump series for 2017, said to offer 15% efficiency enhancements. Manufactured in Cornwall, the new Evo ground source heat pump series builds upon Kensa Heat Pump’s eighteen years of experience designing heat pumps specifically for …
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Spoiler alert – not all jobs go according to plan and this one had Roger on the ropes. Replacing a central heating pump is a simple enough DIY job, but years of plumbing experience come in very handy when the job gets too wet. The old broken pump goes out to be replaced by a brand new Grundfos UPS2.
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After conducting a thorough heat loss survey, Roger has a chat with John and the Heat Geeks to determine the best strategy for installing John's new heat pump.
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As energy efficiency and sustainability become increasingly important, homeowners have various home heating choices. In the second instalment of our home heating series, Roger looks at heating systems and explains their features and benefits.
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Given the energy crisis it makes sense to find ways to reduce hot water usage. One way to do this is to install a tankless water heater.
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Hundreds of installers are today being asked to help deliver a £450million government scheme to heat the nation’s homes and small businesses with new green technology.
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Bathroom underfloor heating systems offer an efficient, evenly distributed warmth, turning what was once a chilly tile ordeal into a cosy, welcoming experience.
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Have you suffered a central heating failure after the summer break?
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We've covered lots of underfloor heating systems but this one is a little different because it provides a structural deck and underfloor heating in one system.
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BSS, the heating and pipeline product distributer, has added a selection of quiet, reliable and robust Salamander pumps to its product range. Whether mains- or gravity-fed, for individual items or for a whole system; the new range provides pumps to boost water pressures for both light commercial and domestic installations. Products on offer include: HomeBoost Mains Water Pump; ESP Super …
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Regulars will know I'm underwhelmed by government’s Green Deal and the way the RHI favours companies willing to cut the red tape required to become an approved contractor.
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Roger is back into heat pumps and looks at the £5000 grants being offered to UK homeowners. Are £5k Grants For Heat Pumps Money Well Spent?
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Thermal Earth has carved a niche in revolutionizing the UK’s heating solutions through renewable energy since its inception in 2006. With a focus on bespoke, high-efficiency heating systems for homes, it has emerged as a leader in offering an expansive range of renewable energy services and products sourced from top manufacturers. The company takes pride in its diverse lineup of …
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The UK's 'Clean Heat Market Mechanism' (CHMM), a policy initiative to reduce the country's carbon footprint, has faced significant criticism for its implementation and, particularly, its strategy of fining gas boiler manufacturers.
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With their large expanses of glass, Conservatories are often subject to significant temperature fluctuations. Various methods exist to improve their warmth, ranging from glazing upgrades to heating solutions and insulation techniques.
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This is why the Clean Heat Market Mechanism was doomed from the start.
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Replacing a boiler in your home is typically going to be one of the most expensive costs that homeowners face, with new boilers costing anywhere from £1000 to £7000.
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Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch Group returns to talk about the future of gas boilers with Roger. Worcester Bosch Boilers 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/products/boilers Worcester Bosch Heat Pumps 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/heat-pumps A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. …
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There has never been a better time to become a Green Homes Grant installer, says Samuel Riley of training provider North West Skills Academy.
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