I was on a Advanced fault finding course recently.
But whilst we know that the new range of Heatpumps designed to either work alongside a C/H boiler or even replace them.
Are basically reverse cycle a/c machines.
What became apparent was that many of the operating issues are much more relevant to chillers.
Especially where the heat loads or flow rates apply.

It certainly seeems to be the next growth area, especially within the U.K. Where apparently after 2016 fossil fuel heating will not be allowed to be installed on "New Builds".
Add to that the fact that next year (I think?) there will be finacial incentives for installing heatpumps, be it new or retrtofit.

At present these are being marketed at the building / Plumbing trades.
Which some would argue is wrong, maybe not!

If a monobloc is used then all that is connected is a power supply and 2 water pipes.
When it's refrigeration circuit has issues a qualified refrigeration engineer is required.
Now that is music to my ears provided our own industry does not de-value our input?

Has anyone else been watching this side of "Our Market?"


Grizzly