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Solar thermal panels are possible with a combi boiler
Posted by Gabriel Wondrausch on 27th August 2010 at 9:56 am
Solar hot water panels require a cylinder, but it is possible to use them with a combi boiler. This video explains how it works. And for those who prefer to read the information, here's a summary: If your combi boiler accepts pre-heated water (some d…
Posted in: Solar heat & hot water
Solar thermal panels: flat plate or evacuated tube?
Posted by Gabriel Wondrausch on 8th October 2010 at 9:08 am
Which type of solar water heating system works best. Watch this video to weigh up the pros and cons of flat panel versus evacuated tubes. The main difference comes down to the efficiency. With evacuated tubes, the vacuum provides almost perfect insulation. A fl…
Posted in: Solar heat & hot water
10 tips for avoiding the solar thermal cowboys
Posted by Gabriel Wondrausch on 10th December 2010 at 1:04 pm
If you're thinking of some solar thermal panels for Christmas, here's our video of 10 top tips to help you find a good installer (with a transcript for those who prefer to read): 1. Make sure that the installer looks at the condition of your roof on the ins…
Posted in: Solar heat & hot water
Can I use solar thermal panels to heat my house?
Posted by Gabriel Wondrausch on 15th December 2010 at 9:06 am
Generally solar thermal panels are only used for space heating in new build properties in the UK, and not retrofitted into existing houses. This video tells why (with an abbreviated transcript if you prefer to read): On the continent almost 30% of systems a…
Posted in: Solar heat & hot water
Get the best out of your solar thermal system
Posted by Gabriel Wondrausch on 11th January 2011 at 9:04 am
Installing the solar thermal panels on your roof is just the first step. It's very important to know and work with your system to get the best out of it. Key to maximising the amount of water heated by the sol…
Posted in: Solar heat & hot water
Servicing your solar water heating panels
Posted by Gabriel Wondrausch on 5th April 2011 at 10:56 am
With summer coming, solar thermal panels will be working harder, so if you haven't had yours serviced recently, now's the time to think about getting it done. This video talks through what a service involves for solar thermal panels: both evacuated tubes and flat plate. …
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