My Irish Heat Pump Odyssey - high SCOP monobloc install Heat Geek/Urban Plumber style

marcexec · 2026-03-27 19:58:58

Content warning: I compulsively over-research and am probaly addicted to the Heat Geek & Urban Plumber YT videos. I'll document my experience with installers that I have for what should be the crowning upgrade to our house and probably have a bit of a rant as well. The objectives: True monobloc unit to minimize noise as…

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#32 09-06-2026 11:27AM

eiritated

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@marcexec how is your mission progressing?

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#33 22-06-2026 08:21AM
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@eiritated not well, installers are busy etc. and other DIY stuff is getting in the way.
I have narrowed it down to three that I'm actively pursuing:
Grant via the recommendation here
SE, local partner is busy but was potentially amenable to another plumber doing all the radiators
Vaillant via C&F Quadrant, who are not picking up the phone or replying to emails… They are the preferred option still as placement could be an issue

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#34 23-06-2026 11:58AM

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Got through to C&F, they confirmed that Vaillant is about to enter the Irish market and the Pro (not the new Plus) was certified/listed last week by the SEAI, so grants will apply now.
Holding out for a technical discussion with them now.

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