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by j2d
28 Oct 2011, 18:33
Forum: Solar Power
Topic: Had my Solar PV installed last week and couldn't be happier!
Replies: 34
Views: 21868

Well i'm happy with it, and it seems to stop the floor getting cold in the winter even without the electric underfloor heating on.

Had it on today too, even on a completely overcast day, the solar was producing more than enough to power it and the dishwasher!

Happy days

John
by j2d
26 Oct 2011, 20:17
Forum: Solar Power
Topic: Had my Solar PV installed last week and couldn't be happier!
Replies: 34
Views: 21868

It sounds like you have no insulation under the floor, John. That is an horrendous waste of energy and I would use the system as little as possible. I fitted a layer of compressed insulation specially designed to be used with electric underfloor heating, it wasnt cheap, but stops any of the heat go...
by j2d
25 Oct 2011, 21:34
Forum: Solar Power
Topic: Immersion usage for spare generated power
Replies: 1
Views: 2500

Immersion usage for spare generated power

Hi,

I've read quite a few posts on here and navitron re this unit a few people have made that dump your unused solar power into the immersion heater to heat up your water.

Are these units on sale anywhere yet?

John
by j2d
25 Oct 2011, 21:31
Forum: Solar Power
Topic: Had my Solar PV installed last week and couldn't be happier!
Replies: 34
Views: 21868

Thanks for the comments. Re the electric underfloor heating, we did look into the wet system and this was my 1st choice, but the concrete floor would have been a bitch to remove to make way for the pipes, ideal for new builds, but not when you already have a solid floor. So I decided to go electric,...
by j2d
24 Oct 2011, 23:00
Forum: Solar Power
Topic: Had my Solar PV installed last week and couldn't be happier!
Replies: 34
Views: 21868

Had my Solar PV installed last week and couldn't be happier!

Had my Solar PV installed last week - and couldn't be happier with my choice West facing roof in Essex 16 x 245W sunlink panels Aurora one inverter Energy monitor Both with a 10 year guarantee All for £9750!!! The installation went like a dream, a team of 5 turned up at 8am (1 doing the electrics, t...