Net Zero Heating Show

The Net Zero Heating Show is the podcast from Grant UK that explores all things renewables and sustainable in domestic home heating. Members of the Grant Team have been joined by expert guests from the heat pump and renewables sector to discuss the topics that really matter to heating installers and engineers.

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Episode 14: Getting smart with heat pump controls

October 10, 2024 • Grant UK • Episode 14

Join Rob Dyer, one of Grant UK’s Technical Sales Support Engineers, who talks to Damon Blakemore, of Blakemore Renewables, to discuss the important role that controls play in an air source heat pump system. During this episode, Rob and Damon talk about the different types of heat pump systems, load compensation and the heating curve, and the ways a heat pump controller can positively or negatively affect a system. Damon also shares insight into some of his recent heat pump installations and installing Grant’s Aerona Smart Controller.

What’s discussed:

S-Plan and Open Loop air source heat pump systems
The role of correctly set-up heat pump controls
Installing the Aerona Smart Controller and its core features

Useful resources:
To read more about the Aerona Smart Heat Pump Controller and to access the technical specifications and manual for this product, please visit www.grantuk.com/professional/products/air-source-heat-pumps/aerona-controls. If you are interested in product training on the Aerona Smart Controller, which is provided in the free 1-day Aerona 290 Installer course, please visit www.grantuk.com/professional/training/courses/grant-aerona-r290-air-source-heat-pumps or contact Grant UK’s Training Team directly via training@grantuk.com.

Damon Blakemore has been working in the plumbing and heating industry for nearly 20 years. In recent years, he has discovered a real passion for renewables and Damon has been recognised as one of the leading renewable specialists in the North of England, winning Installer of the Year for Yorkshire and the Humber in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Based in Sheffield, Blakemore Renewables has completed projects nationwide and Damon’s dedication to the renewables sector has also seen him receive several national awards, including winning Silver National Winner and Most Sustainable Installer 2024.

This episode was recorded on 29th August 2024. To watch this episode of the Net Zero Heating Show, please visit Grant UK’s YouTube Channel to view the video - www.youtube.com/MyGrantUK.