Hi,Everyone I talk to has their own opinions about underfloor heating / fuel choice (gas/oil/pellet)/ radiator choice (standard / solo) / running costs etc… .. OR they are trying to sell something to me and make it out to be wonderful! All systems seem to have their pros & cons.
Just in addition to this, there's an SEAI guide on passive solar design at seai.ie/Renewables/Renewable_Energy_for_the_Homeowner/Solar_homes_catch_the_sun.pdfWhat ever about a heating system .... and good luck with that ....Be sure to catch the passive energy of the sun also. Stand on your site on of these lovely mornings and work out the best place for your biggest windows to help heat the main body of the house. Best hour I ever spent...
We had solar flat plate panels, but as you will see from previous posts we were not happy with them. ....BUT do your home work on the performance of the various types/makes and don't take the word of the sales person. Look at what the print says. The performance between various brands is eye opening. I was surprised when I saw the stats on the various systems.
Hi, I posted the post I wrote late last night, after a long day at work and was very tired and forgot to clarify, I do not sell pellet boilers or solar systems.
I am sharing what I experienced and what I have learnt over the past few years....
Does that mean that you have to cover your roof with panels to heat a buffer and then in turn heat your floor slab. What about all those lovely drab dreary dull days? What will heat your house then? What about the capital cost and will you ever re-coup it?Underfloor heating with solar panels on the roof the best bet. It might cost more now but in the long run you'll be laughing.
Hi all,
I am in the process of researching heating systems for a new build (2 storey; 2500 sq ft; block build) and am very confused by all the different home heating options available.
Am just at the stage of putting together a specification (in conjunction with a draughtsman who did plans/planning permission for me) so I can put it out to tender.
Everyone I talk to has their own opinions about underfloor heating / fuel choice (gas/oil/pellet)/ radiator choice (standard / solo) / running costs etc… .. OR they are trying to sell something to me and make it out to be wonderful! All systems seem to have their pros & cons.
I have not yet appointed an engineer for the build and was just wondering – is the engineer the person who can advise me on the best heating system for the house that will ensure it is cosy and efficient to run or are their heating specialists who can advise in this area?
To be honest I don’t know a whole lot about heating systems but I am looking for a heating system that is easy to use, responsive to changing weather and not too expensive to run – any advice appreciated.
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