Slim Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That seems pretty affordable. Can't work out from their site if it can be used in conjunction with an existing oil boiler. Might give them a call to find out. You need a water tank basically. Most combi's wont work with this kind of system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugger Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I'm all in favour of harnessing the energy generated by certain electricity industry executives - sewing mail bags, breaking rocks, rowing a slave galley, this sort of energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebrof Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That seems pretty affordable. Can't work out from their site if it can be used in conjunction with an existing oil boiler. Might give them a call to find out. You need a water tank basically. Most combi's wont work with this kind of system. Surely they will if you feed the combi from a tank that has been pre-heated by the sun. If it is as efficient as they calim, most of the time the combi wouldn't have to switch on. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxiememe Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 RSPB: 'UK can have wind power and wildlife...' http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-213213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That seems pretty affordable. Can't work out from their site if it can be used in conjunction with an existing oil boiler. Might give them a call to find out. You need a water tank basically. Most combi's wont work with this kind of system. Surely they will if you feed the combi from a tank that has been pre-heated by the sun. If it is as efficient as they calim, most of the time the combi wouldn't have to switch on. S Nice one Sebrof you have hit the nail on the head, at last someone who understands energy systems, you can use it to heat water most of the time in the tank but when there is not sufficient energy to heat enough water the combi can kick in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymacker Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 If only they could get power from bullshit this forum would not only power the island but the Uk as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Nice one Sebrof you have hit the nail on the head, at last someone who understands energy systems, you can use it to heat water most of the time in the tank but when there is not sufficient energy to heat enough water the combi can kick in. I'm not an expert, but not according to my plumber who installed the system, and a number of solar vendors at the energy expo, I asked them all. Some combi's are compatible and have a water store feed, but most aren't. There are solutions of course, you can apparently have a valve that will send the solar heated water to the combi if it's cool and directly to your heating system if it's hot. Here's what it says on a solar panel website: Is a solar water heating system compatible with a combination boiler? Most combination boilers (combi) are designed to take in cold, not preheated water and are thus not compatible with a solar water heating system. There are a few combi’s on the market that will accept pre-heated water and you should check with the manufacturer whether this is the case if you have a combi, or are installing a new one and wish to have solar as well. It is advisable to get the manufacturer of the combination boiler to state in writing that the combi boiler in question will accept pre-heated water. or I am building my own house and would like a solar hot water system. Is there anything I should consider before the heating system is fitted? Yes. If you are considering a solar hot water system you should think about what type of boiler you will require. System boilers heat-up a store of water (usually a cylinder) whereas combination (combi) boilers heat the water on demand and therefore a store is not required. All solar water heating systems need to store the heated water. So if you do want a combi boiler you will need a store somewhere in the property, also the combi boiler will need to be solar compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 There's a full page advert in this month's PC Plus for this company - http://nohotwaterbills.co.uk/default.asp In the advert they're advertising a discount for readers. Price is only £1,499. That seems pretty affordable. Can't work out from their site if it can be used in conjunction with an existing oil boiler. Might give them a call to find out. Seems these guys should be avoided like a case of cock rot. Numerous reports on t'internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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