Nusku heat pumps - a less disruptive replacement for a combi-boiler.

[LnP]

Might be of interest for people looking to replace a gas combi-boiler with no room for a DHW cylinder and don't want the disruption of up-sizing radiators. https://nusku.co.uk/news/nusku-set-to-turbocharge-switch-to-heat-pumps.

It's an R290 heat pump with a high flow temperature so presumably some loss of coefficient of performance.

 

In a recent LinkedIn post, they say:

"Benefits include:

➡️Integrated hot water cylinder saves space and installation time 
➡️Fewer connections for better reliability and lower maintenance 
➡️High temperature heat pump reduces need for radiator upgrades 
➡️Future-ready system with built-in smart controls for easy use and optimisation 
➡️Engineered for minimal noise and disruption to the home

Prototypes are being trialled in homes across Bristol, with wider trials to follow ahead of launch next year"

[SimonD]

Good ideas there. They look like they have a very good team for development. I just wonder how well resourced they are to build it and scale, but looks promising.

I really do wish we could change the record though and stop trying to make every new heating solution like a gas boiler and instead try to build a new message around the transition, but I suppose with so many people still harking on about North sea oil & gas, it's an uphill struggle.

[MikeSharp01]

Very interesting / exciting. Always good to see a product engineering business start-up spreading its wings. Loads of challenges ahead but looks like a strong team.