In this episode, Imogen Bhogal explores the Luthmore Boiler, a battery powered alternative to a combi boiler that stores energy off-peak and delivers powerful hot water on demand.
Could this be the solution for homes where heat pumps aren’t suitable?
Timestamps
0:00 The future of UK home heating
0:39 Channel advert
1:03 What is the Luthmore boiler?
1:45 Installation requirements
2:01 How does it compare to a combi boiler?
2:38 Energy storage capacity explained
3:14 Heat batteries vs electric batteries
4:14 Power density: The key challenge
5:01 Why not just use a home battery?
5:59 Coefficient of performance comparison
6:42 Which homes is this suitable for?
7:15 Radiator upgrade requirements
7:41 Optimising with tariffs and solar
8:13 Live shower demonstration setup
9:38 App interface and real-time monitoring
11:36 Why showers need so much power
12:17 Cost comparison with gas boilers
13:07 Government schemes and incentives
14:20 Installation and maintenance requirements
15:27 The case for electric heating solutions
16:34 Controlling your energy bills
17:01 Final thoughts
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