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Posts in 2024
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Can heat pumps only be installed by an MCS approved installer?
Sunday, March 17, 2024
This post isn’t about Checkmark’s core market (helping keen DIYers to install an air-to-air mini-split air conditioner or heat pump in their home office, workshop, kitchen etc.). Instead, it’s about a misunderstanding that I often …
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Heat pumps with up to A+++ energy rating
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Swedish company FläktGroup has announced a new heat pump range which has a SCOP of up to 4.76. That’s incredibly efficient - 4.76kW of heat for 1kW of electricity. FläktGroup’s FGAH-AH models are reversible air-to-water heat …
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Possible planning rule changes
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A new UK Government consultation on permitted development rights was issued on 13 February 2024. The consultation seeks views on potential changes to several existing permitted development rights including those for electric vehicle charge …
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F-gas fine issued to Appliances Direct
Sunday, January 07, 2024
Buy It Direct, owner of online retailer Appliances Direct, has been fined £37,500 following legal action taken by the Environment Agency. The news was welcomed by REFCOM , one of the industry certification bodies. The company was found to be in …
Posts in 2023
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UK to launch Clean Heat Market Mechanism in 2024
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Following a consultation earlier this year , the UK Government are to introduce a Clean Heat Market Mechanism in 2024. As part of the Government’s response to the consultation, there will be a mechanism whereby manufacturers will be …
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Welcome to the blog
Friday, October 06, 2023
Lots of websites have a blog, so we thought we would too! We’ll update it with industry news that we think is relevant to DIY installers, along with anything else we find interesting. Here’s a picture of another kind of air-conditioning …