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08-05-14, 04:51 PM
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We sometimes run the pool pump at night through...
We sometimes run the pool pump at night through the panels to cool it down when it gets too hot but that is with plastic panels. Not sure how the PVT would work.
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Solar Heating
08-02-14, 04:53 PM
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Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater
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Here are the results of our PVT design, done last...
Here are the results of our PVT design, done last year.
It is, in my opinion, good for pool heating but not quite so good for DHW although still a valid technology.
The pic shows two identical...
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Solar Heating
08-01-14, 09:03 PM
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Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater
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That SDHW system you mentioned is kind of cobbled...
That SDHW system you mentioned is kind of cobbled together. Not too professional.
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Solar Heating
08-01-14, 05:13 AM
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Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater
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This is and issue. As solar PV gets less...
This is and issue. As solar PV gets less expensive, SDHW looks less viable especially with the mechanical issues of an improperly installed system. I have a number of 25 year old systems still...
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Solar Heating
08-01-14, 05:06 AM
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Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater
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Mikesolar
If you move the cold water directly up to the...
If you move the cold water directly up to the attic to be warmed, what will you do with the condensate that is generated?
Other than that it is not a bad idea.
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Solar Heating
07-31-14, 05:15 PM
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Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater
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There is a whole thread on building the DIY heat...
There is a whole thread on building the DIY heat pump here somewhere. It isn't that hard and the amount of dehumidification/cooling/heating of the space is modest but the result is gas like cost to...
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Solar Heating
07-31-14, 04:50 PM
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Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater
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My take on this debate starts with what the fuel...
My take on this debate starts with what the fuel sources for your electricity is. If you burn mostly coal to make electricity in your area, then use high efficiency gas as your backup but if there is...
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