Pure Boilers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dominic Eves
A podcast for heating engineers and homeowners alike, discussing heating systems, and the most efficient ways to heat your home.
Be sure to check out the Inta Stand at Installer Show this year (5B60). Darran and the team are there showcasing their impressive heat pump range of products and more!
Speaking of heat pumps, Darran will have some copies of Ian Edgeworth's Low Temp Heating handy pocket guide to give out. If you're looking to make that next step and want to get involved with fitting heat pumps, pick one up.
Are you looking to make the transition from fitting boilers to fitting heat pumps? Yes? Great, Shane has done just that and shares how he went about it.
Not sure if people actually even read this bit, so message me on Instagram if you do!
Looking to make the change from fitting a gas boiler to heat pumps? Have a listen to this and see how Vito can help. Vito offer a brilliant umbrella scheme that could be just what you're looking for to take the next step on your renewables journey.
We cover all the new planning changes around heat pumps and disucss if they'll help with increasing the number of installs.
Formerly known as Flamco, Aalberts HFC Technical Director of the UK & Ireland, Rob Clemson is today's guest.
Rob has a wealth of knowledge in the industry, you'll love this episode.
If you want to hear more from Rob about all things pressurisation and more, stay tuned for a major announcment from us.
John tells it how it is, my kind of guy! A great episode discussing what needs to be done to make some serious improvements to this industry.
Jason Perry from Clear Skies and Zak Hurst from Optimum Renewables are today's guests. Sit back and have a listen about the fun they've had with a certain accreditation body!
Aside from that, these guys raise some great points that are worth 48 minutes of anyone's time that has any sort of interest in renewables and heating in general.
Gather round!
It's not a rant really, Mark raises some solid points as always. Custom Renewables are leading the way in the renewables installation world. It's easy to see why!
What an event! So many great connections made. If you've not been, we strongly suggest you get to the next one.
A podcast rebrand with some exciting news. Rich Burrows and myself are running our first event in September (18th & 19th) - more of that to come in good time.
A few weeks ago Rich invited myself and Alan Rothwell to Salford Energy House to help with an install. We can't say too much just yet. But more will follow....
In the mean time, we're off to ISH in Frankfurt. What content would you like to see from us? We'll have all the kit with us.
Mark is back with an update on his very first heat pump install. What a beauty it is too. I've looked at the pics of his install many, many times on Instagram and said to myself, and others "look at this wonderful install!"
It's a work of art utilising kit from Viessmann, OSO and IMI Hydronics. I highly recommend you have a look for yourself.
Today's guest is Nick Eastwood, the Technical Director of Secon Renewables. Nick really knows his stuff! If you're looking to learn more about renewables, be sure to check out their training courses.
All the way from Sunny Scotland, it's the incredibly handsome, smart, humble hunk. B Sharp - that's great advice right there.
ENJOY!
I always learn so much from conversations with Barry, you probably will too.
We're back after a much needed break! Revitalised (ish!) and ready to go! Fresh off the back of Kimbo Betty's brilliant mastermind day of learning all thing hydronics, water quality, degree minutes and more.
Stay tuned for an interesting announcement!
Matt Rice from Oso Hot Water is today's guest. Top quality hot water cylinders that perform to the highest level, a must for heat pumps, and boilers alike!
Heating Installer Of The Year - Nick Irlam is today's guest. Nick is known for tackling larger projects and doing them to a very high standard. He has a knack of making it sound very simple! There's a load of work that goes into getting one of these larger bespoke projects started.
Find out just how much by listening.
A different episode this week. We have Steve Hall from WT Hall Builders. I met Steve at the Ripon Green Fair, his views on doing things right in terms of insulating and reducing air leaks in building made absolute sense to me. We need more Steves!
If you're looking for a conscientious builder. Steve is your man.
Arran Woodford is today's guest, he loves a Viessmann boiler and heat pump? Do you?
We discuss why Arran will never be MCS registered.
We cover all sorts in this episode. Look out for our new feature at the end of the podcast!
All the way from Sunny Sweden and the Esbe Factory. What a company this is! Amazing to hear all the history of the place on a factory tour and learn abuot the ethos of this family run business that's 118 years old!
Darren Myers is heading up the UK team as they look to expand into the market over here.
Henrik Hallberg is the Technical Innovation Manager at Esbe, he talks us through some of their brilliant products.
Keep your eyes peeled for some more content coming your way....
HEAT PUMP WEEK!
Mark joins us from Green Home Heating. A great episode with lots of nuggets to take away. If you're not doing video to promote your business, get on with it!
A really smart controller for your heat pump! If you haven't heard of Homely, check this out! If you have heard of Homely you'll want to listen anyway!
What the hell is heat pump week?
Let's find out with Emma from IMS Heat Pumps.
September 23rd-29th 2024
The one you've all been waiting for! Mr Damon Blakemore, say no more! Heat Pump Hero Damo is here to answer your questions! Let's go.
Craig from C Brookes Heating is this week's guest. Craig has been fitting air source heat pumps for a number of years, after making the switch from boilers. Low temperature heating design is where it all began for Craig after completing Kimbo's course.
Flushing of heating systems using Ricky's wonderful invention. Once you've used that, you'll want to fill it back up to the German Standard VDI 2035. Very good, very nice.
Do you know Rich Burrows? No, but thanks for the tip! This week we discuss the success of the installer show, Esbe valves, Inta kit and Only Fans - what more could you want? That's not a rhetorical question - let me know on Instagram please.
Mark joins us to discuss the business side of running a renewables company. Knowing your numbers is so vital to ensure success. We discuss the sometimes lonely world of running your own business and the mental health side of things.
The journey from from gas work to fitting heat pumps. Tune in to listen to the start of Mark Hall's journey as he renovates his forever home and fits his first heat pump in a 300 year old property.
Does exactly what it says on the tin! If you're fitting heat pumps, this is a must have in your armoury! No more bad backs from hauling heat pumps.
There are changes afoot! Have a listen to see what MCS has planned after taking on feedback from installers and homeowners alike.
Barry Sharp is today's guest. We look back at the Installer Show, discussing the noticeable increase in heat pump manufacturers compared to last year's show.
What does Barry think the cork in the bottle is regarding rolling out the number of heat pumps, it certainly seems the demand is now there. So, how do we fulfill it?
ARRRRGH ME HEARTIES!! Friend of the show Richard Burrows is today's guest. For those that don't know Rich, he's an independent online plumbing merhcant. We've used Rich personally for years, his industry knowledge is vast and he's always on the end of the phone to help his customers with any technical questions we may have!
We chat about what can be done to make heat pumps more affordable, and cover The Installer Show which is next week at the time of release!
Get involved with Captain Dick Ginger's Treasure Hunt and bag yourself an amazing prize!
Click link to join the treasure hunt - now!
How can we raise awareness about Heat Pumps? Emma has some good views on this! If you're looking to become an MCS heat puimp installer, Emma recommends some decent websites to make the paper work side of things more straight forward.
Today's guest is Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch. Director of Technical Services, Martyn has been in the game for a considerable time! There's lots to be gleaned from this episode as Martyn makes a strong argument for Hybrid Systems.
Do you think we'll see hybrid set ups become part of the governement funded grant?
Let's see.
One of the barriers to retrofitting a heat pump when removing a gas combi can often be the lack of space for a hot water cylinder. Well, today is your lucky day! As Rich Cooper from Sunamp has the answer! Have a listen to find out more about the range of Sunamp products and how they can help you transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
If you're looking for an apprentice, but don't know where to start. We've got the perfect guest for you! Hannah Hockley is here to help, making the process simple and straight forward. A wealth of knowledge on the subject.
Let Hannah help you, so you can concentrate on running your business.
Check out The Apprenticeship Partner here :-
https://www.theapprenticeshippartner.co.uk/
We're joined by David Smith from Primary Pro and Condensate Pro. Dave successfully sold his Heating Installation Business back in 2017 and is now providing innovative solutions to heating installers across the country.
A fascinating insight into the world of a renewables installation business. Dr Thomas Clark is today's guest from Green Flare Renewables.
Find out all about the Installer Show at the NEC on June 25-27th 2024. Lucy Dixon explains what to expect at this year's show with 600 stands!
Look out for some new tool demos and brand new product launches!
Not to be missed.
Want to ditch the fossil fuels but no room for a heat pump? No problem! Take a look at Tepeo's latest offering, The ZEB!
A great conversation with Rich from Heat Engineer, have a listen and get the app downloaded, it's a must for detailed heat loss calcs and more.
Some great features coming to the app very soon too. If you've got a phone/tablet with a lidar camera, you can map the room instantly.
Mark McManus, MD of Stiebel Eltron UK is this week's guest. If you're new to heat pumps or a seasoned installer, this is well worth a listen. Mark covers the free 5 hour training course they now offer along with some other really interesting points. He also discusses what makes their products the installer's choice, with the amount of thought that goes into designing all of their products.
We sit down with John, from John Wood Plumbing & Heating to catch up on business, including his one bit of kit he can't live without and favouriote app that saves him time at work.
We talk to Lee about growing his plumbing business to 16 employees then scaling back to half that.
A bit different this week as we catch up with Alex from Unilite. Illuminating dark spaces for tradespeople all over the world!
We catch up with Wayne Bettess to discuss what to consider when making the leap from employed to business owner.
We catch up with Ian Briggs this week to discuss plumbing and heating and how he goes about it in his business.
We catch up with Pete Booth aka pbplumber to discuss social media, apprenticeships and more.
An in depth chat with Kim Betty of The Heating Academy Northampton. Discussing Hydronics, Low Loss Headers and the various forms of separation on larger domestic heating systems.
What are the benefits of high recovery cylinder when used in an HMO or Social housing setup?
A good chat about OpenTherm, modulating boilers, fast recovery cylinders and setting up Intergas Boilers to get the very best from these versatile pieces of kit.