Mars Mlodzinski

Plug into the Brand

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Plug into the Brand is your inside line to the companies shaping the future of renewable energy. We go beyond the brochures and glossy ads, sitting down with the people behind the products to ask the questions homeowners and installers really want answered. From heat pumps and smart controls to solar, batteries and more, every episode dives deep into a brand’s technology, real-world performance and what makes it different. You’ll hear straight from product managers, engineers and innovators about how these solutions work, what to look out for, and how to make the smartest choices for your home...

Author

Mars Mlodzinski

Episodes

Is Stiebel Eltron the Premium Heat Pump UK Homeowners Have Been Missing? 16.11.2025 26:56

Nick Maddison from Stiebel Eltron walks us through their heat pump range, explains how their engineering philosophy differs from mainstream big box manufacturers and reveals why their units deliver true rated outputs even at extreme cold temperatures. We also dive into remote monitoring, servicing, design support, smart home integration, SG-ready controls and the jaw-dropping silence of their new...

What’s Inside a CTC Heat Pump & How Does it Compare to Other Brands on the Market? 04.07.2025 12:53

In this episode, we talk to Tim from Go Geothermal to find out why CTC is quietly winning homeowners, installers and specifiers over with its solid Swedish engineering, 100+ years of heritage and decades of experience in renewables. Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our web...

Is Havenwise Right for Your Heat Pump? 03.07.2025 15:09

Looking for a way to get the best out of your heat pump without the headaches or extra hardware? Meet Havenwise, the smart service making heat pumps simpler, cheaper and stress-free for UK homeowners. In this episode, we sit down with Henry from Havenwise to explore how their easy-to-use app quietly optimises your heat pump in the background while giving you total control when you want it. Havenwi...

Heat Pump Installation Standards: Time for a Shake-Up – Flexi-Orb vs MCS 01.07.2025 15:17

Is the MCS monopoly about to be challenged? In this episode of Plug into the Brand, we sit down with David Lindsay from Flexi-Orb who are trying to shake up renewable energy accreditation in the UK. From PV and batteries to heat pumps, Flexi-Orb is stepping in with a mission: real competition, real standards and real consumer protection. Homeowners are fed up with failed complaints and the “gateke...

Mitsubishi's New R290 Ecodan Heat Pump & The MELcloud App Overhaul 29.06.2025 18:21

The UK's heating revolution is in full swing, and in this episode, we go straight to the source at InstallerSHOW to get the inside scoop from Mitsubishi Electric! Join us as James from Mitsubishi Electric unveils the groundbreaking R290 Ecodan heat pump, a game-changer designed to overcome common barriers to heat pump adoption. Discover how this innovative monoblock unit can deliver higher flow te...