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Robert J Whitney

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IEng MIET FCIPHE Fornax Technical Director, Heat Pump owner, Heat Pump system designer, Electrification Enthusiast, Efficiency! ♨️✊⚡️

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Are you an experienced heat pump engineer paying for your MCS umbrella?

Fornax's FREE MCS Umbrella Service is your new ideal partner.

Connect with Fornax today

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Fornax - Free MCS Umbrella Service

Our comprehensive umbrella service handles all the MCS certification, paperwork, and project management. Focus on what you do best - installing quality heat pump systems. Pay only pass-through costs, ...

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · 20d

Rental properties are often left behind when it comes to heating systems.

If you'd like to learn how Fornax can help future-proof your portfolio, get in touch and join the growing number of landlords getting ahead of the curve.

#HeatPumps #CleanTech #Fintech #NetZero #Landlords

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#heatpumps #cleantech #fintech #netzero #landlords | Fornax

Rental properties are often left behind when it comes to heating systems. This is because most landlords encounter: → High upfront costs for cleaner technologies → Different/unfamiliar maintenance r...

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Aug 24

Belper UK

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Aug 24

Recently enjoyed a day at @vaillantuk Farnborough training academy on the aroTHERM plus. It was an interesting and informative session with hands on.

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Aug 14

This evening’s sweet ride back from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston with Avanti West Coast after a successful day 😎 @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Aug 14

The first of six trains today - day trip to Liverpool for more heat pump wizardry. ⚡️♨️🧙

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Aug 7

A quality MCS umbrella service isn't just about compliance—it's about freeing up your time to grow your heat pump business.

This article from Fornax breaks down how a true partnership can streamline your operation and access flexible customer finance.

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How a quality MCS umbrella supports your growth ambitions

Fornax's MCS Umbrella streamlines admin tasks for heat pump installers, from grant applications to contracting, enabling business growth and efficiency.

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Aug 5

We have had a fantastic response to the launch of our MCS Umbrella service.

If you're interested in discussing what a partnership with Fornax would look like please book a call with me.

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Are you an experienced heat pump engineer paying for your MCS umbrella?

Fornax's FREE MCS Umbrella Service is your new ideal partner.

Connect with Fornax today

engineers.fornax.energy/mcs-umbrella

Fornax - Free MCS Umbrella Service

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Its not max output that matters, its the turndown ratio. The minimum output that the inverter reduces the output to.

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Without standard its just marketing spiel and anecdote 😏

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Yep but without a defined and testable standard how can performance be verified ?

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Its not an official standard as far as I know. They don’t even state the ErP Classifications for controls.

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 21

Are you an experienced heat pump engineer paying for your MCS umbrella?

Fornax's FREE MCS Umbrella Service is your new ideal partner.

Connect with Fornax today

engineers.fornax.energy/mcs-umbrella

Fornax - Free MCS Umbrella Service

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 20

Great stuff, just shout if we can assist in any way

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jul 20

Looking great! Will you be using an MCS Umbrella to certify and claim BUS?

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jan 16

Love it here. Great history and ambience and a cool selection of bars and restaurants. If you haven’t ever visited Liverpool I would recommend you plan a visit. Perhaps when its a but warmer though. Its a bit Baltic tonight🥶

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jan 2

Nice!

a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands in a room .

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jan 2

All the heat pump system designers watching their babies make it through the first cold weather of the winter

a man with glasses is saying i 'm a little bit nervous .

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Jan 1

@openenergymon.bsky.social the annual numbers are in. OpenEnergyMonitor says 12700/3631 =3.498 SCOP
FTC6 says 13135/3504 =3.749 SCOP

So 3.749/3.498=1.0718 and a 7% delta

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Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Dec 5

Double down. This is getting good. Showing balls.

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Nov 27

Totally different systems. Would make sense to do new builds with full hvac systems with heat and cooling

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Nov 25

Who fancies a trackday?

In final discussion about an AROC UK exclusive trackday for members only

Will likely be at the brilliant Bedford Autodrome

Limited spaces so when booking opens you will need to get it booked quickly to secure your place.

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Nov 25

Spotted this EV Fiat 500F for sale. Bargain for the right person!

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Nov 24

I won’t be attending any events I have to pay to be part of

Robert J Whitney @robertjwhitney.bsky.social · Nov 24

I wasn’t even aware of it