Home heating blogs relating to oil and renewable technologies for industry professionals and homeowners
When making any significant changes to a property, it is important to know whether or not planning permission is required. Here, we explain why most Grant heat pump installations do not need planning permission and while this blog is primarily aimed for installers and specifiers, the content will also be of interest to homeowners.
Yes, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) can be retrofitted into existing or older properties - not just new builds. However, for the heat pump system to perform efficiently and meet the heating demand of these homes, installers must ensure sufficient energy efficiency measures are in place and that the system has been accurately designed. This blog explores the topic of retrofitting heat pumps and the important installation steps installers need to follow.
As a heating engineer and installer, it is crucial to understand the importance of designing a well-functioning heat pump system. System design is an essential component of modern heating and designing a system that is tailored to a building's needs can significantly impact its efficiency and performance. In this blog, Grant UK’s Design Manager, Steve Burton, talks through the processes involved in specifying and sizing a heat pump system.
Air source heat pumps use refrigerants to absorb heat energy from the air outside and convert it into useable energy to heat our homes and hot water. For the last few years, R32 refrigerant has been widely used in heat pumps but, as heat pump technology continues to evolve, so too has the choice of refrigerants used in heat pumps with R290 emerging as an alternative. In this blog, we take a closer look at R290 refrigerant and its role in home heating.
R290 refrigerant, which is commercially known as refrigerant grade Propane, is being increasingly used in air source heat pumps because it is a more eco-friendly refrigerant option. If you are a heat pump installer interested in working with R290 heat pumps, there are some important differences you need to be familiar with. In this blog, we will go into detail about the importance of understanding R290 refrigerant including safety considerations and best practices for installation.
Air source heat pump installations which achieve MCS certification will not only comply with the high standards set by this organisation but they can also be eligible for government funding, such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Installers looking to install MCS certified heat pump systems can do so either by becoming MCS accredited themselves or by partnering with MCS certification umbrella schemes. Here, we explain these pathways in more detail and explain how Grant UK can support installers with achieving MCS accreditation for their heat pump installations.
Over the last few years, the number of new build developments making the transition from gas boilers to cleaner, renewable heating systems has been increasing. With the Future Homes Standard due to come into effect in 2025, all developers and their installers will need to be confident about low carbon heating systems because the installation of fossil fuel boilers in new build properties will be banned. In this blog, we take a closer look at installing heat pumps in the new build sector, exploring Government legislation and installation best practices.
Air source heat pumps are going to be a major part of the landscape as we look ahead to a future where homes are kept warm with low carbon heating systems. For installers and heating engineers yet to make the move to renewables, the heat pump sector is an exciting field to work in but it may appear daunting at first. In this blog, we will share some advice about how installers can develop their heat pump knowledge with training, online resources and more.
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