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This is Why Heat Pumps May NOT Be The Future

Skill Builder · 2.5M views · 2021-07-19 · 13:12

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Overview

A UK tradesman's rant on the disadvantages of air source heat pumps, covering grants, heat pump types and whether they are worth it. He argues they are impractical for many British homes.

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HN uses it mostly as a contrarian or skeptical reference, with some commenters noting it glosses over details.

Discussed on HN; no positive recommendation is recorded in this export · HN mentions 2021–2022

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Power grid, heating & buildingsHome, DIY & practical skills
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air source heat pumpuk housinghome heatinggreen homes grant

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hasmanean · 2022-07 · Criticism

For a video that glosses over the details but loudly proclaims this “ugly truth” there’s this one. I can’t tell if he is a paid shill for the gas industry or just obtuse, or maybe a voice of common sense in the wilderness…. [VIDEO]

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politelemon · 2022-03 · Reference

I don't know how true this is since I'm no expert, there's a YouTube video explaining why heat pumps may not be so simple a solution at least in the UK [VIDEO] Interestingly the prediction he made, regarding gas prices, did come true.

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kblev · 2021-12 · Reference

Heat pumps are rather inefficient according to this video [1]. Are you not bothered by all the noise it generates? Why not just use electric heater instead of a heat pump? 1 - [VIDEO]

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