Could This Battery Boiler Replace Gas AND Heat Pumps?

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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 Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk