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Cavfan · « **on:** January 31, 2012, 16:07:56 PM »

Hi all
Considering having this fitted for hot water heating 'out of season'. Just wondered what costs I can expect other than the set up ones of course. Also what maintenance is involved if any?
thanks
Maria

Eric · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2012, 17:11:40 PM »

After initial installation the costs are zero. Two things to remember though;

1. You need sunny days, and I mean sun not bright and cloudy, to heat the water.
2. You need to put anti-freeze in them every winter, 1Lt is enough.

Jim Fraser · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2012, 18:07:01 PM »

Last years price - 1200 Tl for a 3 panel single tank pressurised system, this included fitting an immersion heater this is about 200 TL more expensive than the older less efficient twin tank system.
Running costs - as the only moving part is a float assembly water valve costing less than 20 Tl then apart from leaks or breakages, definitely zero.

mercury · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2012, 10:12:26 AM »

If you are using this in the Winter you will need an emmersion heater fitted into the tank. We have had to use ours quite a few times this Winter due to lack of sun and the bad weather. What are u using in the Summer months now for hot water? Could you not just have an electric shower fitted?

Alan Keating · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:01:17 AM »

A point worth checking prior to your selection relates to mains water pressure, this varys with your location and system type.
If your pressure is low, you may need to purchase a system pump; these start at around 200Tl. This issue needs to resolved prior to any purchase, it clearly is a cost/maintence issue. For a "guide", a pump will take around 40 watts at the small end; the ideal immersion temperature should be 60C. I trust this helps.

Cavfan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2012, 11:17:54 AM »

Thanks all I think I am going a little potty! We already have solar panels - I dont know what i was thinking about. Its an electric shower we were considering - so clearly the points around water pressure is worthy of consideration. Sorry was having a senior moment!

Liz 101 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2012, 13:45:01 PM »

My neighbours bought an 8kw electric shower from a shop opposite B&Q a couple of weeks ago. It was 120tl including fitting & can be used with the solar heated water when available

mercury · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2012, 16:29:08 PM »

Bayram will fit it for you off this forum.

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