ASHP/PV Suppliers in NI

[Conor]

I've been shopping online for things like an ASHP and a PV setup... I'm waiting for the inevitable "we don't deliver to NI"

 

I'm doing mostly DIY install... who locally would supply a ASHP and who would sell PV panels, inverts etc?

[dpmiller]

good Q.  Plenty will want to make a killing on the install...

 

Funny, I emailed RED for some info on their ASHPs at the start of the week; still waiting a response.

[Declan52]

Your best bet is to try and find out who had a stall at the last self build show and take it from there. 

[StevieD]

have you considered Daly renewables? i have spoken to them and they seem to be the business. I have heard good reports of them locally, may be a premium price but by all accounts provide an excellent service and have good aftercare too. He was straight laced when i spoke to him, he will tell you what you need from an engineering perspective as opposed to a sales pitch. 

[Declan52]

5 minutes ago, StevieD said:

have you considered Daly renewables? i have spoken to them and they seem to be the business. I have heard good reports of them locally, may be a premium price but by all accounts provide an excellent service and have good aftercare too. He was straight laced when i spoke to him, he will tell you what you need from an engineering perspective as opposed to a sales pitch. 

They would be one of the most popular companies here doing this work. Plenty of sites beside me with their advertisement on the site fence. I talked to them at the self build show years ago and they do really know their stuff but like most good things you will pay extra for that premium service.

[StevieD]

47 minutes ago, Declan52 said:

but like most good things you will pay extra for that premium service.

it is true but i think its one area in a build you want to get right and not mess about and have different trades getting involved or try and save corners. Brother had a fallout with a plumber who didnt pressure test the UFH before screeding/tiling, once it was switched on and the inevitable leek was realized (upstairs), quite a bit of damage and tearing up to find and fix that joint. 

 

Dalys had a good examples of systems they have installed, ASHP/GSHP/PV panel/etc. and covering different types of houses (bungalow, 250m2 up to a mansion) and compared it to alternative method (oil burner, rads, etc.), obviously everything is taken with a pinch of salt but i was impressed and do want to use them when i get going. 

 

There are some things i don't think are worth it for a new build (beam vacuum system, conservatory, sash windows, those big bespoke windows above the front door) and save it for things that are important - decent heating system that is low maintenance and economical (long run). 

[Conor]

5 hours ago, StevieD said:

have you considered Daly renewables? i have spoken to them and they seem to be the business. I have heard good reports of them locally, may be a premium price but by all accounts provide an excellent service and have good aftercare too. He was straight laced when i spoke to him, he will tell you what you need from an engineering perspective as opposed to a sales pitch. 

 

Yes. Spoke to them a couple years ago under recommendation from our architect. From the casual conversation the ballpark numbers mentioned were about double the DIY route. But time and quality are important and I might not be able to deliver either... so going back to them for a proper quote I think.

 

C.