Innovative zero-emissions alternative to gas combi boilers and heat pumps comes to market
Two former Dyson engineers have launched a new, zero-emissions boiler set to replace traditional gas combis.
The Luthmore is a tankless, battery enabled heating solution that delivers instant, powerful hot water at 30 kW and reliable central heating at 10 kW – the same level of performance as traditional combi boilers. Unlike combis, the Luthmore boiler is powered by six non-rare earth Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, meaning grid and solar energy can be stored at off peak tariff times, and released throughout the day, providing direct cost control and user convenience.
Luthmore boilers: Neat heat
It is designed to be a straightforward, cost-effective option for installers, and their customers looking to specify a zero-emission solution for small to medium dwellings. Tankless and flueless, and where heat pumps are not a suitable option, the boiler requires minimal space and set-up – meaning less time on-site, and disruption to clients.
“The heating sector is under pressure to decarbonise, but there’s been a gap between ambition and practical solutions. Installers don’t have time for extensive retraining or invasive new systems that are difficult to explain to customers.
“The Luthmore boiler bridges that gap. It delivers the performance of a combi in a zero-emission format that’s simple to fit and simple to sell. By equipping the trade with hands-on training, practical resources and customer support, we’re helping installers feel confident in leading this transition.”, said Will Jameson, Luthmore’s Commercial and Corporate Director.
Will Jameson
The firm’s backers include installers and housing developers, and the manufacturers claim it is already attracting significant sales enquiries.
Al Benton-Jones, Director of installers Duck Plumbing, said:
“This is a revolution in the boiler market and a gamechanger for installers switching to low-carbon heating. Carefully designed to allow the installer to carry out the installation quickly and without the need to wade through pages of literature. From the moment you take the boiler out of its box you really can’t go wrong with the fitting. It’s plug and play on another level.”
Will Jameson added: “After four years of development and rigorous testing, we are so excited to bring this pioneering technology to market. We represent a new way of heating homes in a cost effective, sustainable way, without sacrificing the performance and ease of set-up associated with a classic combi boiler.
Whether it’s the compact design which fits the same space as a combi and uses the same plumbing infrastructure, or its ability to meet both current and anticipated housing standards, the Luthmore Boiler is an affordable low-carbon solution for installers and consumers.
We’re incredibly energised by the market interest. Our solution supports the move away from gas in a way that is unbeatably simple, providing the same power and quality but in a more cost-effective way.”