Tag: Pumps
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Are heat pumps worth it? Three factors to help you decide
While environmental experts and the government continue to encourage homeowners to make the switch to a heat pump, one of the first questions most people ask is ‘are heat pumps worth it?’ Costing more than a boiler replacement and usually requiring additional work to your existing emitters (for example, radiators), we asked energy expert, David…
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Industry pushes for heat pumps to be included in ‘salary sacrifice’ scheme
More than 35 energy and green industry organisations are calling on the UK government to make heat pumps part of the “salary sacrifice” scheme. The open letter – signed by companies like OVO Energy, Suez, and The Electric Car Scheme, and coordinated by the REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) – asks ministers…
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Kevin McCloud says ‘heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses… but neither are gas boilers’
Kevin McCloud, known for his expertise in home design and sustainability, remains a strong advocate for heat pumps as a greener alternative to traditional gas boilers. Despite their growing popularity, McCloud acknowledges that heat pumps are not a universal solution, especially for homes that are poorly constructed or lack proper insulation, but neither are gas…
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Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass
On Thursday 24 April 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating will be hosting an exciting new masterclass, which will be available to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members. ‘Everything You Need To Know About Heat Pumps’ will be hosted by Michael Holmes, one of the UK’s leading property experts and Homebuilding & Renovating’s Director of Content, and he’ll…
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Heat Pumps – Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions
Heat pumps are one of the most popular indoor heating solutions. While it is hard to say they are the most popular choice, it is safe to say that they are the fastest-growing indoor heating technology as reported by the IEA (International Energy Agency). To give you a picture of just how popular it is,…
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Thompson Pumps Showcasing JSC Series at ARA 2025
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., ISO 9001 certified and one of the country’s manufacturers of heavy-duty bypass and dewatering pumps will feature two of its pumps at this year’s American Rental Association (ARA) Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 30 – Feb. 1. Thompson Pump’s JSC series of pumps provides automatic self-priming, large solids handling…