In this episode, Imogen Bhogal explores the Luthmore Boiler, a battery powered alternative to a combi boiler that stores energy off-peak and delivers powerful hot water on demand. Could this be the solution for homes where heat pumps aren’t suitable?
0:00 – The future of UK home heating
0:39 – Channel advert
1:03 – What is the Luthmore boiler?
1:45 – Installation requirements
2:01 – How does it compare to a combi boiler?
2:38 – Energy storage capacity explained
3:14 – Heat batteries vs electric batteries
4:14 – Power density: The key challenge
5:01 – Why not just use a home battery?
5:59 – Coefficient of performance comparison
6:42 – Which homes is this suitable for?
7:15 – Radiator upgrade requirements
7:41 – Optimising with tariffs and solar
8:13 – Live shower demonstration setup
9:38 – App interface and real-time monitoring
11:36 – Why showers need so much power
12:17 – Cost comparison with gas boilers
13:07 – Government schemes and incentives
14:20 – Installation and maintenance requirements
15:27 – The case for electric heating solutions
16:34 – Controlling your energy bills
17:01 – Final thoughts
Credit to : Everything Electric TECH