Hi all
recently moved into our house, and have some queries about the solar installation. The builder installed two 2m2 panels (combined effective area 3.5m2), and a 500 liter tank. The spec called for 5m2 effective area of panel and a 400 liter tank. Anyway, the panels are not working as great as I had hoped, just getting into the mid 40's on a sunny day.
Basically, I am wondering if I should double up on the panels. We would like the panels to be sized properly for 5 to 6 adults. Part of the reason for sizing the tank at 500 liters may be because it is a heat dump for the back boiler on the solid fuel stove.
Any help would be appreciated.
recently moved into our house, and have some queries about the solar installation. The builder installed two 2m2 panels (combined effective area 3.5m2), and a 500 liter tank. The spec called for 5m2 effective area of panel and a 400 liter tank. Anyway, the panels are not working as great as I had hoped, just getting into the mid 40's on a sunny day.
Basically, I am wondering if I should double up on the panels. We would like the panels to be sized properly for 5 to 6 adults. Part of the reason for sizing the tank at 500 liters may be because it is a heat dump for the back boiler on the solid fuel stove.
Any help would be appreciated.