Ground Source Heat Pump (NLC)

Mikie711 · Post by **Mikie711** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:51 pm

Looks like this might be Iain mentioned in this article.

Here is the company web site

tut · Post by **tut** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:45 am

Next time we visit the house I will pay more attention to the GSHP, and also try and get a figure for the running costs.

He did say that he had 10 x 50m trenches dug for the underground pipes.

tut

timmsky · Post by **timmsky** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:57 am

Kev wrote:Was wondering if anybody on here has had any experience of Ground Source Heat Pumps? The house we bought a couple of months ago has got electric panel/storage heaters and I'm looking to change them before winter really kicks in. I was originally looking to get oil fired central heating but when I started to look at alternatives I came across GSHPs. I quite like the idea, but trying to find someone who has had real life experience of them.

www.bir.scot

Or call us on 01349 877029

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:34 pm

Have you looked at biomass? I have just had a pellet boiler installed and the RHI payment is very good. It has just dropped a little but still very worthwhile.

Tut
If you install PV's or a turbine to generate the electricity to power the GSHP the heat generated would be totally free.

S

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:40 pm

timmsky wrote:
Kev wrote:Was wondering if anybody on here has had any experience of Ground Source Heat Pumps? The house we bought a couple of months ago has got electric panel/storage heaters and I'm looking to change them before winter really kicks in. I was originally looking to get oil fired central heating but when I started to look at alternatives I came across GSHPs. I quite like the idea, but trying to find someone who has had real life experience of them.
http://www.bir.scot

Or call us on <a href="tel:01349 877029">01349 877029</a>

Hi Iain,

Already have a GSHP installed through you, when you were at Ecoliving

Just trying to get my RHI sorted, it's amazing how difficult it is to get an SPF calculation done, but hopefully should have it this week.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:42 pm

Stephen wrote:Tut
If you install PV's or a turbine to generate the electricity to power the GSHP the heat generated would be totally free.

S

That's what my RHI is going to be spent on, solar PV, I wish I installed it at the same time as my GSHP.

timmsky · Post by **timmsky** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:04 pm

Hi Kev,

Great to hear you got on well with it. If you're needing SPF calcs, we do this (for a modest fee) and then the online RHI application is a breeze. Your SPF will need to be done by an MCS accredited company to be valid, but give us a call if you need any advice

Kev wrote:
timmsky wrote:
Kev wrote:Was wondering if anybody on here has had any experience of Ground Source Heat Pumps? The house we bought a couple of months ago has got electric panel/storage heaters and I'm looking to change them before winter really kicks in. I was originally looking to get oil fired central heating but when I started to look at alternatives I came across GSHPs. I quite like the idea, but trying to find someone who has had real life experience of them.
http://www.bir.scot

Or call us on <a href="tel:01349 877029">01349 877029</a>
Hi Iain,

Already have a GSHP installed through you, when you were at Ecoliving

Just trying to get my RHI sorted, it's amazing how difficult it is to get an SPF calculation done, but hopefully should have it this week.

timmsky · Post by **timmsky** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:05 pm

Call us if you're looking at PV and we can quote you or talk you out of it

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Kev wrote:
Stephen wrote:Tut
If you install PV's or a turbine to generate the electricity to power the GSHP the heat generated would be totally free.

S
That's what my RHI is going to be spent on, solar PV, I wish I installed it at the same time as my GSHP.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:22 pm

Thanks, the installer hasn't been very helpful regarding the SPF calc, but fingers crossed I should get it by the end of the week, only taken about 7-8 months

I contacted a number of companies, who are MCS approved and surprisingly no one was interested in carrying out the SPF calc and said the installer has to do it, even after telling them that wasn't true according to ofgem. Shame I never knew you started your own business.

It'll will be probably next year before we look at PV, unless you can talk me in to something better

timmsky · Post by **timmsky** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:53 pm

Any installer can do SPF's if they're willing, we've happily done a fair few for installs we didn't carry out, and of course all those we did. Yeah, I incorporated the company in April 2010, but didn't start trading until I left Ecoliving at the end of August 2010. We're 11 staff strong now with our own complete workforce of trained engineers so it's all heading the right direction. We cover ground and air source, biomass, PV and solar thermal. We offer everything as a complete package, from design through supply & install to annual maintenance. We've done a few high profile installs too and have just been awarded the contract to fit out the brand new renewables training suite in the Inverness College building

tut · Post by **tut** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:09 pm

Just had a long chat with Iain, we used to have the timmsky/tut chat show back in the old days, but time marches on, well for most of you at least.

Asked him about PV panels if I could get them for free or with a WP grant to work alongside the GSHP, and he gave me the following answer.

timmsky wrote:Call us if you're looking at PV and we can quote you or talk you out of it

tut

Post by **campbell** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:02 pm

timmsky wrote:Call us if you're looking at PV and we can quote you or talk you out of it

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Not a prob, Iain. We encourage genuine attempts to develop a business where the plugs are properly on-topic

Do consider something for the SE Offers forum if you feel able.

Welcome back. Thrilled to see business going well!

Mikie711 · Post by **Mikie711** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:03 pm

Phoned BIR today but couldn't get Iain but did talk to a guy called Chris who was extremely helpfull. Surveyor organised for after we move in to assess what size system we need. All very easy so far and seemed to know his onions. Certainly emailed through a bunch of info so all good.

tut · Post by **tut** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:18 am

Could you pass on the info to me please Mike.

tut

timmsky · Post by **timmsky** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:37 am

Sorry Mike, I was on the other line when you called, hopefully Chris was able to help you out.

Give me a shout if you need anything else in the meantime, but when Jim comes to survey the property he will be able to guide you through the best system and we can get you a full system design & quote

Cheers,
Iain

Mikie711 wrote:Phoned BIR today but couldn't get Iain but did talk to a guy called Chris who was extremely helpfull. Surveyor organised for after we move in to assess what size system we need. All very easy so far and seemed to know his onions. Certainly emailed through a bunch of info so all good.

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