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hello, I’m struggling to get headway for a suitable plumbing installation for my house. Most companies just want to put in what they are familiar with, however it’s an old 17th century house and I think it needs a one of design. Are there qualified engineers who can actually design a bespoke heating/ hot water system combining technologies such as ASHP/ solar and solid fuel where necessary? From a plan I’d then want to install where I can a majority of it myself due to challenges with pipe routing etc. Thanks in advance.
 
bob norfolk said:
hello, I’m struggling to get headway for a suitable plumbing installation for my house. Most companies just want to put in what they are familiar with, however it’s an old 17th century house and I think it needs a one of design. Are there qualified engineers who can actually design a bespoke heating/ hot water system combining technologies such as ASHP/ solar and solid fuel where necessary? From a plan I’d then want to install where I can a majority of it myself due to challenges with pipe routing etc. Thanks in advance.
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Sound idea , dealing with old and listed buildings is a very special area...we used to operate in Bath and North East
Somerset and I know the pitfalls....pm me if you like
Rob Foster aka centralheatking
 
ShaunCorbs said:
Rob Berridge EngTech (@HeatingConsult) on Twitter

Send that lad an email will cost you tho as nothing’s free in this world
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Rob is a good friend of mine and frankly I'm miffed you beat me to him Shaun :mad:;)
He has just completed a passive house design qualification too. He works in very close association with Neil Bunning the MD at IMI. Top notch guy & great guitarist :cool::)

If you'd like his details DM me.
 
Thanks for the help, and yes paying for a design is what I want to do but it’s finding someone with the experience of modern technology and an ancient house, and unfortuneately it’s not somthing I can get from a DIY book which I’ve done before for standard heating systems.
 
bob norfolk said:
Thanks for the help, and yes paying for a design is what I want to do but it’s finding someone with the experience of modern technology and an ancient house, and unfortuneately it’s not somthing I can get from a DIY book which I’ve done before for standard heating systems.
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What area do you live in ?
we can direct you if you wish
chking
 
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bob norfolk said:
Hello, Norfolk. Cheers
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Why dont you put up some plans and piccys in here we can all have a gander and you can
look at the collective wisdom
as a start. Or I can direct you to accredited people whom will design and advise for a fee with me. The attachment is some of the titles I have articles in
regards Rob Foster aka centralheatking
 
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Rob Foster said:
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Why dont you put up some plans and piccys in here we can all have a gander and you can
look at the collective wisdom
as a start. Or I can direct you to accredited people whom will design and advise for a fee with me. The attachment is some of the titles I have articles in
regards Rob Foster aka centralheatking
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Bit old them aren’t they Rob?
 

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