Solar Thermal

Technical Feasibility Issues

 

  • Systems should be located in areas that will be un-shaded at all times of day, if possible. Gable roofs, chimneys, trees and other buildings in the vicinity should be identified as potentially shading the modules. They may cause the performance of the system to drop in the early morning or late afternoon.
  • The optimum elevation and angle for a solar water heating system will depend on when the hot water is required - for example, mid-day or early evening.
  • Unfortunately, the potential for vandalism should be assessed if the system can be seen from the ground or if it is accessible due to raised pavements or other buildings. Sometimes it is necessary to cover panels with heavy duty Perspex to protect them from thrown objects.
  • Until recently we have typically fitted solar water heating systems with standard gas-fired, AGA or oil-fired boilers. Recently, we are able to offer a number of systems that are specifically designed to be integrated with existing combination (combi-) boilers in order to maximise the fuel and carbon savings. These systems will be commonplace in new-build in the future and are available today to meet our customer demand.

Maintenance Requirements
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Solar water heating is a comparatively simple system that requiring no replacement of existing heating equipment. Our systems work hand-in-hand with existing heating infrastructure and can be installed, legally, by any DIY enthusiast or plumber. CORGI registration, or similar, is not necessary to adapt your space and hot-water heating in your home.

 

Obviously, we recommended that you seek correct technical advice regarding sizing, selection and integration of such systems with your existing heating set-up and use installers approved by the Solar Trade Association who follow adhere to guidelines upon best-practice and suitable after-care service for its members.

When your system is up and running you probably will never notice the free heat that you are gaining on a daily basis. Our systems are quiet, small and discrete. Performing day-by-day, year-after-year effortlessly. To continue this operation solar thermal systems should be maintained correctly. Whilst in the first few years an annual maintenance check is not really required, it is best practice to ensure that the collector surface is clean, there is no corrosion, sensors and fixings are properly in place etc. enviko will undertake this annual maintenance as part of its after-care service.

 

Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.

 

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