Best Nathan Gambling BetaTeach Podcasts (2024)

1
Heat Loss Tools - Heat Pump Ready Projects 1:10:56

10d ago1:10:56

1:10:56

This is the second episode of the special Heat Pump Ready podcast series, in collaboration with the Carbon Trust with funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. In this episode, Nathan talks to 4 Heat Pump Ready projects to discuss ‘How Innovation can improve the heat pump survey and design process’. Key topics discussed include:…

1
What do Heat Pump Installers Want? - Live Broadcast at the Installer Show 50:17

23d ago50:17

50:17

Emma Bohan from IMS Heating came up with the idea for surveying heat pump installation companies big and small. She brought me on board with the project and I had Nesta help with the construction of the survey and its analysis. The podcast episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Installer Show 2024 with some audience questions at th…

1
What Does a New Government Mean for Energy and Heat Decarbonisation 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

In the first episode of season 10 which is being sponsored by Ultimate Renewables Supplies Nathan speaks with Madeleine Gabriel the Mission Director for Sustainable Future mission at NESTA and Adam Bell, formerly a civil servant at DECC, BEIS and DESNZ and now policy Director at Stonehaven. Support the Show.…

1
Fabric Fifth - has SHDF Mismanagement Wasted Tax Payers Money? 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

In this episode I spoke to Nigel Banks, Technical Director at Octopus Energy. Nigel is author of Fabric Fifth which many now see as the common sense approach to retrofitting and decarbonising homes. Nigel spoke in a personal capacity. I was extremely grateful he came on the show. I have been critical of Octopus in certain regards but am also well a…

1
A conversation with Champion Heat Pump Installers 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

Nathan sat down with three regional winners for the 2024 Heating Installer Awards. They explain their winning installs as well as well as discussing the current trends happening in the industry Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Heat Pump & Fabric First Debate Featuring the Insulation Manufacturers Association 58:37

4M ago58:37

58:37

Nathan was grateful the IMA reached out to ask if their CEO, Simon Storer, could come on the podcast to contribute to a very interesting debate. Nigel Banks from Octopus (who wrote this fabric article) was scheduled to appear on the show and will be coming on for a follow up episode. Nathan was very grateful Richard Erskine, who could step in at sh…

1
The Heat Pump Installer Network 1:06:44

4M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Nathan sat down to chat all things heat pumps and training with Clayton Brown from CB Heating. EDF acquired CB Heating back in 2022 which is one of the largest heat pump installation entities in the UK. EDF’s strategic investment and partnership with CB Heating have supported the development of the HPIN Academy. This academy provides free training …

1
Radiator Outputs Could Cause Heat Pump Problems 51:04

5M ago51:04

51:04

Heat pumps move energy from and energy source e.g. air, ground water (hence they are called :air source, ground source) to a sink. The sink is the emitter system within a home e.g. radiators, underfloor heating (UFH) and fan coils. Engineers, Installers, designers and the occupants of a home rely on radiators having accurate power output data. Unfo…

1
The Ideal Experience for a Heat Pump Customer 1:15:46

5M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

In this episode Nathan chats to Paul Eastwood, Head of Energy Systems Planning at OFGEM and the past Senior Climate and Energy Advisor at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Also joining the heat pump conversation is engineer Barry Sharpe from Renewable Heat The discussion focuses on what an ideal customer journey is. Paul has had a h…

1
Current Issues at the Heat Pump Coalface 1:01:40

6M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Nathan chats to Barry Sharpe from Renewable Heat, Emma Bohan from IMS Heat Pumps and Steve Webster from EGE Energy about the MCS hybrid consultation, heat pump training as well as glycol and anti-freeze valves. Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
How Swedish Company AIRA Will Help the Heating & Energy Transition 1:02:31

7M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Sweden have had a long tradition with heating technologies and have incredible expertise regarding heat pumps. Nathan talks to the Swedish company AIRA, the new entrant to the UK's heating and home renewables industry. AIRA will be installing heat pump and other technologies across Europe bringing their expertise first to Italy, Germany and the UK.…

1
You are a Special Group of People - Thank you 48:34

7M ago48:34

48:34

As the title states, you are a very special group of people to me. You listen to me ramble on about heating for a start and I am very grateful for that.. So, thank you. I appreciate that very much. This is the first episode of 2024 and I wanted to do something a bit special. Something for you. As you know, this podcast is called BetaTALK... and the…

1
Coding the Heating Industry 1:00:20

8M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Season 9 is sponsored by Grundfos and in this episode Nathan speaks to James Twallin about the software and codes behind the heating industry. Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Is MCS Fit For Purpose? 1:31:06

9M ago1:31:06

1:31:06

In this episode Nathan chats to Paul Spence, a very competent and highly regarded heating engineer. Paul installs a range of heating system types including heat pumps. It's a long but highly interesting episode. If you want to hear Paul's credentials first skip to around the 1hr 05 min mark... and then come back to the beginning of course. Paul als…

1
Look at the Best Performing Heat Pump Systems in Real Time 57:48

10M ago57:48

57:48

Here is the link to the heat pump installer survey (lot's of prizes to be won) In this episode Nathan speaks with Glyn Hudson and Trystan Lea who along with open source enthusiasts have created open energy monitor and heat pump monitor. Heat pump installers and consumers are installing monitoring equipment such as heat meters onto their heat pump s…

1
How Do We Get Flexible Demand on the Electric Grid 49:00

10M ago49:00

49:00

Nathan speaks with Sandra Trittin, co-founder of tiko Energy Solutions and co-host of the podcast Talking New Energy from LCP Delta. Joining Sandra is Talking New Energy's other host Jon Slow partner at LCP Delta. The discussion centres around how we may be able to heat pumps, batteries and EVs as as virtual power plants to increase the flexibility…

1
Industrial Heat Solutions with Caldera 46:12

11M ago46:12

46:12

In the first episode of a new season Nathan chats to James Macnaghten, CEO of Caldera. Caldera manufacture and supply thermal storage solutions for industrial heat processes. Get early access to their investment opportunity here Thank you to season sponsors Grundfos Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
A Live Chat with Ian Rippin CEO of MCS 35:21

11M ago35:21

35:21

This was a recorded live show at Installer 2023 and featured Ian Rippin from MCS along with Ken Bone and Leah Robinson from Your Energy Your Way. Ian discusses the consultation and the new changes coming. Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Making the Transition Work for Both Consumers and Installers 42:56

1y ago42:56

42:56

Econic is a new venture from Nathan's friend Christophe Grossbaier. Its aim is to make the transition from gas boilers to heat pumps smoother for both customers and installers and uses a hybrid heat pump business model to achieve this. With an engineering background and Masters from Cambridge University, Christophe appreciates heat pumps can heat a…

1
Are Heating Manufacturers Misinterpreting Building Regs 35:38

1y ago35:38

35:38

Nathan dives into the history of heating systems and looks at why chemical inhibitors were introduced to prevent corrosion. He also points out that manufactures are possibly misinterpreting the building regulations e.g. they are getting confused with a requirement within the building regs and the guidance contained in an approved document. It also …

1
Listening to the heating engineers 1:06:29

1y ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In this episode Nathan interviews Faye Wade, his favourite academic researching the heating industry. This is because Faye understands that the most vital component of the industry is the engineer and that we need to really listen to them. Joining Faye are Nathan's friends Leah, Sovay and Rhiannon who are all involved in installing and maintaining …

1
Special Bulletin: The Heat Pump Ready Programme Episode 1 50:50

1y ago50:50

50:50

Alongside usual episodes from the BetaTalk Podcast, Nathan will be helping the Carbon Trust and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero disseminate knowledge around the learnings from the Heat Pump Ready Programme with around 10 extra podcast episodes. This is episode 1 of these special Heat Pump Ready bulletins. The Heat Pump Ready Programm…

1
Exhaust Air Heat Pumps and PVT with NIBE 37:18

1y ago37:18

37:18

In this conversation Nathan chats with Jonny Hancock, product manager at NIBE about some of the products and solutions they have on offer including their new exhaust air heat pump being launched at the InstallerShow 2023 You can find the links discussed on the show below NIBE Training University of West London PVT case study Support the Show.…

1
Heat Pump Quotations - solving the mystery 43:56

1y ago43:56

43:56

*Update: in this episode Damon and host Nathan realised after editing there was a mistake. An easy one to make as engineers like Damon have so many numbers running around in their head. He mentions he sizes radiators to 50°C when in fact Damon is one of the engineers who designs to a lower flow temp of 40-45*C for a radiator heating circuit. In thi…

1
How British Gas Zero Will Decarbonise Homes 58:56

1y ago58:56

58:56

I really enjoyed this episode chatting with Andrew Middleton, Managing Director at British Gas Zero and Steve Petrie, regional manager at British Gas Zero who also is a former British Gas engineer. I brought along for the ride my friend Adam Gilhespy from Carno to help me host the conversation as he also is a former British Gas engineer and like An…

1
Whole Life Carbon with Daikin and XCO2 1:15:16

1+ y ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Recycled refrigerant and Energy Performance Declarations are discussed in this episode alongside the wider discussion around whole life carbon and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Nathan's guests are: Ryan Philp, the Business Development Manager at Daikin Ellie Burkill, Energy Sustainability Consultant at XCO2 Sara Godinho, Associate at X…

1
How to Heat Terrace Houses with Heat Networks 44:38

1+ y ago44:38

44:38

The BetaTalk podcast speaks to friends at Kensa about their approach to using heat pump technology for domestic heating. Nathan and Wouter Thijssen, MD at Kensa Contracts, explain 5th generation heat networks (known as ambient loop) and how they are different to other types of district heating. For more info about the check out the links below ITV …

1
The EPC debate 59:18

1+ y ago59:18

59:18

Fantastic guests and a fantastic episode which digs deep into the Energy Performance Certificate. Nathan is joined by Madhuban Kumar, CEO of Carbon Laces; Stuart Fairlie, MD of Elmhurst Energy and Marcus Shepheard from the Climate Change Committee Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Are Gas Heating Engineers Valued Enough? 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

Lots of frustration among gas engineers. Do we value the work they have been doing for so long? They are an incredibly important sector of the heating community as we will be relying on them for the transition. Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Leading Experts Discuss Fabric, Heat Pumps, Innovation and Policy - 100th Episode 1:20:40

1+ y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

This is the 100th episode so a big thank you to all the listeners and all those who have taken part. BIG THANK YOU TO MyEnergi who are this season's sponsor It features European policy expert Louise Sunderland from the RAP UK policy and innovation expert Guy Newy from Energy Systems Catapult (past sponsor of the podcast) AND expert heating engineer…

1
Building Fabric Issues With Leading Passivhaus Architect Mark Sidall 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

50:29

Mark from the architectural practice LEAP discusses with Nathan airtightness, ventilation, thermal comfort and passivhaus. Questions arise such as should more loft insulation be put in and how windows ideally should be fitted. A few papers are mentioned and the links can be found here: Passivhaus Secrets (Free Documentary Case Studies) Passivhaus T…

1
Measuring the Best Heat Pump System Designs 1:19:15

1+ y ago1:19:15

1:19:15

Measuring Heat pump system design with Brendon from Heacol Link to slides for the test can be found here THE TEST RIG Brendon discusses how he first designed the test rig with Ulster University for testing the heat pump he had built which is specifically adapted for UK climate, the UK's building stock and how the homes in the UK are commonly heated…

1
Is Transitioning from a Gas Engineer to Heat Pump Engineer Challenging? 1:07:26

1+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

We chat to Szymon from Urban Plumbers who is now installing heat pumps to get a glimpse into that journey. Szymon has a great YouTube channel which you can find here Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Heat Pump Certification with KeyMark 42:28

2y ago42:28

42:28

Nathan chats with Tarik Bellahcene from the European Heat Pump Association about Keymark Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
World Ventilate Day 48:06

2y ago48:06

48:06

We spoke with Graeme Fox from BESA about the first world ventilate day. You can watch live also their webinar which will also be recorded 12:00pm GMT - Tuesday 8 November 2022 Join our panel of experts as they discuss how good ventilation can improve health and wellbeing as well as protect buildings. We will share top ventilation tips and practical…

1
Boiler or Boiler with a Heat Pump? 46:40

2y ago46:40

46:40

We chat to Phil Jones from Alpha about boilers and their need to be working better with proper control. We also mention the hybrid offering from Alpha where for aprox. £3100 a home owner can have a new boiler which is connected to a 4kW fan coil unit outside. Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening Support the Show.…

1
Heat Pumps in Scotland 1:01:58

2y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Fantastic episode with Barry who runs Renewable Heat up in Scotland. We discuss his heat pump journey as well as his work with the plumbing and heating association Snipef. We discuss lots such as MCS, the NIBE PVT system, sizing heat pumps and the new service which www.heatpimpsurvey.com provides which measures rather than calculates heat loss. We …

1
Importance of Modulating Flow Temps - UK's First Modulating Domestic Oil Boiler 41:14

2y ago41:14

41:14

Nathan chats to the MD of EOGB about a UK first - a domestic modulating oil boiler. The boiler uses open therm to modulate the flame and will output different flow temps to the radiators or other heating emitters. Nathan starts the episode with a little pre-amble about the importance of flow temps constantly changing to match the demand of the prop…

1
What Are the Most Efficient Boilers - modulation & PDHW 58:28

2y ago58:28

58:28

We are joined by Richard Burrows from Mid Wales Plumbing and Heating Supplies who is an expert on heating control strategy. Richard talks about the types of modulation - load compensation and weather compensation and how all boilers should be controlled this way. To understand modulation I have written an article with a funny analogy here With advi…

1
Heat Pump Pipework Insulation Problems & Solutions 27:48

2y ago27:48

27:48

Nathan chats with his friend Dave who runs and owns Condensate Pro and now Primary Pro. Primary Pro is a polyethylene product which comes pre painted making it easier to use than class O insulation. He has also developed Bond & Seal which can be applied all weathers unlike the contact adhesive which is used for Class O. The conversation is a useful…

1
Heating Industry Diversity 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

Nathan is a big supporter of diversity within the heating industry and this special episode is the first ever BetaTalk podcast takeover e.g. Nathan is not in it. The episode has been hosted by three remarkable women who are involved in plumbing and heating: Sovey, Leah and Rhiannon. They interviewed one of Nathan's friends Andy who has been involve…

1
Heat Pump Policy in Practice 1:15:36

2y ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Nathan has a great chat with Daniel Newport from the Tony Blair Institute for Climate and one of his regular renewable heating engineers James from Elite Services Group based in Hull. Daniel previously held a senior position at BEIS and was part of the team that introduced the target of 600,000 heat pumps by 2028. All sorts of interesting stuff in …

1
A Live Podcast at the Installer & Elemental Show at the NEC 46:36

2y ago46:36

46:36

Nathan hosted a live podcast to discuss heat pumps at the industry's favourite show. On the guest panel were Heat Architects Steve Webster and Si Posket along with the podcasts expert guest on commercial refrigeration Lisa-Jayne Season 6 of BetaTalk is being sponsored by Farnell We also like to thank the European Heat Pump Association and Key Mark …

1
How Well do Heat Pumps Perform - looking at the OFGEM data 1:26:06

2y ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Ofgem have been collecting performance data on heat pump installs and Nathan chats to Collin Meek from RB&M who has analysed the data. The report summary can be found here Learn what COP (coefficient of performance) SCOP and SPF (seasonal performance factor) all mean as well as their limitations. Are heat pumps in the UK performing well? Find out i…

1
Homes with NO Energy Bills - The Octopus Ilke Homes 41:06

2y ago41:06

41:06

Can a home have no energy bills? Yes. We chat to Nigel from Ilke Homes who have just partnered with Octopus Energy for an exciting project where the occupant is expected to pay no energy bills. The homes will use heat pumps, lots of solar PV and batteries. Hear how they work on this episode. This episode is accompanied by a special patron episode w…

1
Energy Storage & Heat Batteries using WarmStone and Phase Change Materials 52:34

2y ago52:34

52:34

Meet Nathan's guest Tom Lowe who heads up the Thermal Storage Association with founding members SunAmp, Caldera and Tepeo. Tom has had previous roles in OFGEM, British Gas and Buld Energy so there is lots of great discussion in this episode Use the 10% discount code BETATALK10 with Farnell purchases over £50 Support the Show.…

1
Carbon Coop Retrofit - a Conversation with Marianne, Matt & Johnathan 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

55:52

In this first episode of season 6 I chat with some of the people in the Carbon CoOp team You can hear what they are all about and how they have been helping people navigate through the cacophony of retrofit and renewable heating advice. They are one of my favourites out there and really understand the challenge. Matt is very much an enthusiast, lik…

1
The Heating Controls Industry - A Chat with David Newton 1:06:48

2+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Nathan speaks to his good friend and his control expert David Newton. David started his career in controls back in the 70s and has interesting stories. The conversation centres around the fact it is not a technical problem which needs solving but a human one. Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
A Conversation with The European Heat Pump Association 1:06:48

2+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

In this episode Nathan talks to Thomas Nowak the Secretary General of the EHPA. Thomas has a wealth of knowledge in the European Heat Pump space and has been disseminating good advice for quite some time. Take a listen We are currently the #1 energy podcast in the UK here Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

1
Protons for Breakfast - Flow Temp and HTC Measurements 1:04:52

2+ y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

In this episode Nathan chats to retired physicists Michael de Podesta about his video on how to quickly get an idea of the heat loss of your home. You can follow him on Twitter at @Protons4B and find his blog here Support the Show.By Nathan Gambling BetaTeach

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nathan Gambling BetaTeach Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide