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Tailor-made renewable heating solutions HEAT PUMP SPECIALIST BASSETTS WELCOMES RISING DEMAND FOR GREEN ALTERNATIVES...
B assetts has risen to meet the growing demand for heat pumps in Northern Ireland, offering a one-to-one service designing bespoke solutions for home- owners. The award-winning plumbers’ merchant specialises in providing renewable heating solutions, combining market-leading products with expert advice to help end- users find the ideal system to meet their individual needs. With its team of specialists designing tailor- made heat pump systems for numerous self-build clients each week, it is clear to see that more people than ever are turning to green alternatives to gas and oil. With the recent publication of the NI Executive’s Path to Net Zero Energy action plan, a greater push towards a diverse range of renewable energy sources such as heat pumps seems inevitable. However, Chris McCready, Manager at Bassetts Heating Innovation Centre, attributes the growing demand for heat pumps to the soaring fuel prices. “The record high level of gas prices in Northern Ireland has been a bigger driver of demand for renewable heating than anything the government has done to push people towards that technology,” he said. Chris explained that most of the heat pump solutions currently being designed by Bassetts are for new builds, as the cost of retrofitting a heat pump into an existing house can often be prohibitive. “Many people who are interested in changing to heat pump technology don’t realise that to retrofit one into their home can be a more expensive project, depending on how much work needs to be carried out to meet the criteria,” he added. “It really is more a new-build scenario in most cases, as to retrofit you need to look at the quality of your double glazing and doors, pump the external cavity, block any open fireplaces, get loft insulation, change
Bassetts’ Heating Innovation Centre – The first of its kind in
steel radiators to aluminium, and the water cylinder will need a larger surface area coil.” Bassetts provides two models of air source heat pumps. The Swedish-made CTC is for houses between 4000-6000sqft, while the Grant Arona 3 is better suited for homes between 2000-3000sqft. The company has been operating in Northern Ireland for over 40 years and, with 16 strategically located branches, is the province’s largest plumbing and heating merchant. To view Bassetts’ range of renewable heating technology, book a visit or training session at its brand-new Heating Innovation Centre.
Northern Ireland – marks the latest move in a long- term investment strategy by Bassetts. The cutting- edge training centre, at the company’s Clady branch, provides training and offers installers and self-builders the opportunity to learn about the advantages that renewable heating offers. Training dates for March- April are now live. To book your place, email heatingcentre@ bassettsonline.com
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