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 Homely Optimisation controls and the core features of Homely Installing Homely with Grant Aerona³ R32 heat pumps Useful resources: To help ..read more

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 current role A look at the heating sector – what has changed & what needs to change Working towards ..read more

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 system The different types of UFH – traditional screeded, low profile & dry solutions The key considerations whe ..read more

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 years Looking ahead with low carbon heating – education, infrastructure & 2025 In-depth perspectives from a merchant and an installer Useful resourc ..read more

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 homes Heat pump installation and running costs Maintaining heat pumps – servicing & lifespan Useful resources: For support specifying and designing heat pump systems, please visi ..read more

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 loss Retrofit heat pump installations – what to remember Hybrid technologies & their opportunities  Useful resources: Grant UK deliver a range of resource ..read more

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 for heat pump installations. What’s discussed: Is the Government’s strategy achievable and does it g ..read more

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 heating sector and renewables training Hurdles and opportunities with heat pumps and renewable ins ..read more

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 a traditional heating system and an air source heat pump Field research and the development of Gra ..read more

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 Zero? Field trials researching the use of HVO in oil boilers What needs to be done to persuade Gov ..read more