The Fully Charged Podcast The Heat Geek: Happier With A Heat Pump and Why Hydrogen is Dead!
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Jan 27, 2025 Adam Chapman, the founder of Heat Geek, shares his passion for sustainable home heating and energy efficiency. He argues against hydrogen as a viable heating solution and emphasizes the untapped potential of heat pumps. The discussion covers the importance of retraining heating engineers, addressing misconceptions about installation, and the role local tradespeople play in the clean energy transition. Chapman's enthusiasm for efficiency transformations is contagious, inspiring listeners to consider innovative heating technologies.
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Heat Pump Installation Disaster and Success
- A family installed air source heat pumps but had a disastrous experience initially.
- After a second set of engineers fixed the installation, their heating bills decreased significantly.
Heat Pumps Work Everywhere
- Heat pumps can work effectively in any setting with proper installation. The key is finding an installer who understands the physics of heat movement.
Underfloor Heating Comfort
- Older underfloor heating systems often used on/off heating, leading to discomfort. Modern systems use low and slow, weather-compensated heating for better comfort and efficiency.