Dylandog

[Dylandog]

Hi, i am a new member,  after a quick look on the web for information about ashp, I find myself here, my lodge home is under construction and I am keen to install ashp air to water for ufh and dhw, I came across some info that was 4 years  old and has opened my ears, I am not too bothered about the RHI and using MHS certified installers as the general opinion of expensive and a bit of a catch 22 situation.  I have good plumbing skills and some experience of electrical installation.  My first question is what brands are worth a look and where's  best to buy? Cheers Bob 

[Mr Punter]

Hello and welcome.

 

There is loads of stuff on here about ASHP, partly as many have no access to mains gas.

 

Ecodan are one of the best known brands.

[SteamyTea]

Welcome

The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind

Even when doing 90 miles an hour down a dead end street

But in the world of fibreglass, one is still looking for a gem

Be careful of  that travelin' salesman that I have heard about

 

I can't go on, it is getting naff.

 

Most Japanese and American units are fine, just make sure they are inverter types, and sized (oversized) correctly for your needs.

[joe90]

Ebay, (but do your homework first on what you require) I bought a rebadged unit still shrink wrapped on a pallet fir £850, it was a punt but paid off massively as I found it was actually made by an American company that makes millions of them with a good reputation.

[SteamyTea]

1 hour ago, joe90 said:

bought a rebadged unit

Yours is a Carrier unit.

If you buy from eBay, make sure you can get spares easily, i.e. control boards, it may be a zero volt switch, and command units, or you may not be able to configure properly.

And get the original manufacturer's manual.

And, and, check what refrigerant gas it uses.