Net Zero Heating Show

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Episode 13: Mental health in the heating sector

2024-07-0540:531

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, and Rob Muldoon from the Mind Your Head Podcast as they talk about the important subject of mental health and wellbeing in the heating sector and wider construction industry. Matthew and Rob openly discuss the stresses faced by professionals working in these sectors as well the support available.What’s discussed: Common worries and stresses for heating professionalsPersonal experiences and the importance of talkingResources availab...

Episode 12: Upscaling heat pump installations – how will we do it?

2024-07-0547:05

Join Terry Townend, Area Sales Manager at Grant UK, as he welcomes Griff Thomas from GTEC and Jez Climas from City Plumbing Supplies to discuss how the heat pump sector will achieve the installation targets set for the coming years. Terry, Griff and Jez discuss the opportunities and challenges around upscaling air source heat pump installations for heating engineers and merchants. What’s discussed: Government targets and legislationBoiler Upgrade Scheme and MCSHeat pump training for...

Episode 11: Homely Heat Pump Optimisation with Grant heat pumps

2024-01-2623:52

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, who talks to Paul Williams from Homely and Neil Sawers, Commercial Technical Manager at Grant UK, to discuss Homely optimisation controls and their compatibility with Grant Aerona³ R32 air source heat pumps. During this episode, Matt, Paul and Neil discuss the heat pump controls and their role in setting up and managing an efficient heat pump system. What’s discussed: An introduction to HomelyOptimisation controls and the core...

Episode 10: A product showcase – underfloor heating

2023-05-0331:37

Join Helen Rishworth, Content and Communications Manager at Grant UK, along with Stuart McWhinnie and Steve Burton from Grant UK’s in-house Design and Specification Team as they talk about all things relating to underfloor heating. Stuart and Steve discuss the features and benefits of underfloor heating systems as well as exploring the key factors relating to designing and installing this type of heat emitter. What’s discussed: The benefits of an underfloor heating systemThe differe...

Episode 9: An interview with Emma Morris

2023-05-0334:22

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, as he interviews one of the leading female figures in the sustainable heating sector – Emma Morris, Underfloor Heating and Renewables Sales Consultant at E. Tupling distributors. In this episode, Matthew chats with Emma to learn more about her career, some of the challenges she has faced and her outlook on the industry in the years to come. What’s discussed: Emma’s career so far – how it started & a typical day in her curr...

Episode 8: Retrofit installations - insulation, heat pumps & hybrids

2022-11-2844:44

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, Rich Cartwright, Director and Innovator at Heat Engineer Software Ltd, and Neil Sawers, Grant UK’s Commercial Technical Manager, to explore the retrofit market, discussing the energy saving measures existing housing stock can adopt as well as looking at heat pump and hybrid solutions for retrofit installations.What’s discussed: Insulating our homes and reducing heat lossRetrofit heat pump installations – what to rememberHybrid tech...

Episode 7: Misconceptions of heat pumps

2022-11-2840:34

This episode explores a selection of common myths and misconceptions about air source heat pumps. Kevin Ellis, Renewables Sales Manager at Grant UK, picks up this conversation with Roly Gurner from Oceanair Distribution and Neil Sawers, Grant UK’s Commercial Technical Manager, who discuss the facts when it comes to heat pump technology. What’s discussed: Heat pumps’ suitability for new and existing homesHeat pump installation and running costsMaintaining heat pumps – servicing &...

Episode 6: Challenges & experiences in the marketplace

2022-11-2830:14

In this episode, part of Series II of the Net Zero Heating Show, Kevin Ellis, Grant UK’s Renewables Sales Manager, is joined by Steve Alldritt, Technical Director for the City Plumbing Energy Efficiency Team, and Jack McGovern, Managing Director of Lincolnshire installation company The Glow Group Ltd, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the heating sector. What’s discussed: Key changes in the heating sector in recent yearsLooking ahead with low carbon heating – education,...

Episode 5: Sky’s the limit with heat pump installations

2022-03-0250:35

In this episode, Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, is joined by Ken Bone from Your Energy Your Way to discuss how to maximise the potential of an air source heat pump installation. We chat to Ken about system design and the benefits of combining technologies as well as learning more about some of his recent heat pump installations.What’s discussed: Steps involved in designing a heat pump systemInstalling heat pumps with plate loaded cylinders and solar thermalAdvice for...

Episode 4: Biofuels and their place in the road to Net Zero

2022-03-0250:14

This episode of the Net Zero Heating Show explores an alternative low carbon heating solution – biofuels. Helen Rishworth, Grant UK’s Assistant Marketing Manager, is joined by Neil Sawers, Commercial Technical Manager at Grant UK, Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, and John Weedon, Director of Mitchell & Webber Ltd, to discuss the role biofuels can play in helping decarbonise hard to heat homes. What’s discussed:What are biofuels and where do they sit in the road to Net...

Episode 3: Heat Pump Installations & Low-Loss Headers

2022-03-0246:23

In this episode, Kevin Ellis, Grant UK’s Renewables Sales Manager, is joined by Neil Sawers, Commercial Technical Manager at Grant UK, and Jamie Vickers, Director of LPS Renewables Ltd, to discuss air source heat pump installations using a low-loss header. With plenty of technical discussions, the guests explore some of the challenges heat pump installations can present and how a low-loss header and system volumiser can provide the solution. What’s discussed: Key differences between...

Episode 2: Installers & Net Zero – adapting your business for renewables

2022-03-0236:27

This episode takes a look at how two installation companies have adapted their businesses in the ever-changing landscape of the heating industry. Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, is joined by two G1 Installers – Tom Smith and Arwel Sharp – to discuss how they have developed and grown their companies by transitioning them into the renewables sector and embracing the opportunities presented by sustainable heating systems. What’s discussed: Routes of getting into the...

Episode 1: Heat & Buildings Strategy – what it means for heat pumps & installers

2022-03-0242:50

In this first episode of the Net Zero Heating Show, Grant UK’s Renewables Sales Manager, Kevin Ellis, is joined by Tim Pollard, Principal of Pollard and Pollard consultancy, and Patrick Wheeler, Director of VitoEnergy and Heat Geek, to discuss the Government’s strategy to decarbonise home heating. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the Heat and Buildings Strategy as well as exploring the important role installer training will play in order to deliver Government targets...

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