Case Study: All-Electric Heating & Hot Water Upgrade in Stourbridge, Birmingham

Project Overview

M4RT was approached by a homeowner in Stourbridge, Birmingham with a clear brief: to deliver a future-proof, all-electric heating and hot water solution that could take full advantage of their existing solar PV system and off-peak electricity tariffs. The goal was to completely eliminate reliance on gas by removing the existing combi boiler and replacing it with modern, energy-efficient technology.

The Solution

We proposed and installed a dual-system solution using the Tepeo ZEB (Zero Emission Boiler) and the Sunamp Thermino 150 ePlus hot water battery. Together, these innovative technologies store and deliver heat and hot water using low-carbon electricity, helping the customer reduce both emissions and energy costs.

Key Installation Details

• Tepeo ZEB Installation:

  The ZEB unit was installed neatly in the customer’s kitchen, with careful attention paid to minimizing visible pipework. The compact size and silent operation of the ZEB made it an ideal fit for this residential setting.

• Sunamp Thermino 150 ePlus:

  The Sunamp unit was sited in the garage, replacing the hot water supply previously provided by the gas combi boiler. All necessary pipework was installed to integrate seamlessly with the existing system.

• Boiler Removal & Finishing:

  We decommissioned and removed the old gas combi boiler from the garage and restored the wall, leaving a clean, finished appearance.

• System Integration:

  The ZEB was connected to the home’s existing radiators, and the control system was upgraded to ensure intuitive operation and full compatibility with the new all-electric setup.

• Enhanced User Visibility:

  The new system provides the homeowner with greater visibility over energy usage, making it easier to manage consumption and take full advantage of cheaper, off-peak rates and solar generation.

  
  

Customer Review

“Mart replaced our gas combi boiler with a Tepeo ZEB heat battery and Sunamp Thermino hot water heat battery. We are now free of gas in our home and, although it's early days, all the signs are good. It's so much easier to see how much energy we are using. Mart and his son turned up early each day during the installation, put in full days and kept going for 4 days until the work was done. He explained everything that needed to be done and I'm confident the work has been done to a high standard. They even tidied up the existing plumbing that wasn't due to be replaced. I'd recommend M4RT any day of the week.”

Conclusion

This project is a great example of how M4RT helps homeowners transition away from gas to smarter, more sustainable energy solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like the Tepeo ZEB and Sunamp Thermino, we delivered an efficient, low-carbon system that meets the client’s needs today and into the future.