The number of households with heat pumps needs to increase tenfold in the rush to net zero — one couple tells Martina Lees how they fitted one on a tight budget
They’d get a lot more people onto heat pumps if they didn’t block grants on any unit that can cool as well as heat.
Even then, I think I’d still want gas to heat my hot water. The electrical system can’t cope with doing that on demand. I used to have a hot water tank, and I’m not going back to that. Combi boilers are so much more convenient.
Heating systems can afford to be slow though.
I’m pretty sure I saved more than this 30% (which given it’s in a headline, is going to be an absolute best case scenario) by going to Agile Octopus.
Both is an option. IE have a water tank that can heat water on lower power slowly. Making use of reusable energy. And a heat bump to efficiently use it. (Not really doable on a small boat)
And fit gas (i use electric) instant water heaters at the taps. I have it set up that I can turn it on and often use if when connected to shore power in winter.
But use a tank heated by a solar dump when possible.
Given how cheap solar panels are now. (£69 for 410w panal plus shipping) if your able to fit stuff yourself. It is worth the effort.
They’d get a lot more people onto heat pumps if they didn’t block grants on any unit that can cool as well as heat.
Even then, I think I’d still want gas to heat my hot water. The electrical system can’t cope with doing that on demand. I used to have a hot water tank, and I’m not going back to that. Combi boilers are so much more convenient.
Heating systems can afford to be slow though.
I’m pretty sure I saved more than this 30% (which given it’s in a headline, is going to be an absolute best case scenario) by going to Agile Octopus.
As someone fitting solar to a small boat.
Both is an option. IE have a water tank that can heat water on lower power slowly. Making use of reusable energy. And a heat bump to efficiently use it. (Not really doable on a small boat)
And fit gas (i use electric) instant water heaters at the taps. I have it set up that I can turn it on and often use if when connected to shore power in winter.
But use a tank heated by a solar dump when possible.
Given how cheap solar panels are now. (£69 for 410w panal plus shipping) if your able to fit stuff yourself. It is worth the effort.