In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
[quote=andy s]Dave,
If what you want is just something temporary for the hot water, the quickest cheapest way is to get a hot water cylinder from OBI or Castorama. You would need to get one sized at around 80litres for it to do a kitchen sink and a bathroom for an average size bathroom. Don't use it long term because electricity is very expensive, but for something to put in and take out, they're good. Put some control on them though, even if it is a switch to turn it on and off. Use it! It will save you a lot of money!
On the geothermal side, bear in mind that your electricity supply is probably around 3.5kw. This means that whilst wonderful systems, you would probably have to turn it off if you wanted the lights on! Pellet boilers work well. We opted for gas because we have mains gas in our village.
From the point of view of solar water heating. Again these are great, but if your not there all the time, you either need to keep the system circulating (Not good - expensive) or have a 'drain back' system to stop the water boiling in the solar collector. You will also find the flat panel systems tend to be a lot cheaper, but the tubular systems will work better in winter times. How much this bothers you will depend how much of a problem it is to run the heating on mild days with low altitude sun etc etc. Also, try and make sure the solar collectors are pointing south and are angled 30 degrees.
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I have read about a geothermal systems that uses a PV solar panel for control of the system there by eliminating the need for mains electric on the heating system, this may also aleviate the need for draining down the system when not there as it should be self contained and maintained - will try to find the site again as I can't at the moment:confused:
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
[QUOTE=DaveJ]Also looking for advice as to what kind of water heater to get, suitable for providing a bath full of hot water a day whilst on holiday.
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Dave, just one bath! I imagined (don't know why) that you would have had one upstairs and another one downstairs. Joking aside, I have always fancied a house with an outside shower - this ever since a safari-light holiday in South Africa where we had just that facility. Go for it!
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Both it will be then! ;)
Trullo
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/06/2006 - 10:29In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Maybe I should have mentioned I am thinking about underfloor heating and domestic hot water for a Trullo as opposed to radiators in a house! However thanks for the informed and well educated advice - will have to redo my calculations and see what pops out at the end:)
Underfloor and pellet burner
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/06/2006 - 17:48In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Is it possible to use a pellet burner to provide underfloor heating?
I vaguely remember a mention of the temperature of the water used in underfloor being a factor. Something about it needs to be reduced.
Sorry have been twice round my bowl....
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Dave
I would like to know if someone can recommend a plumber in the Martina Franca/Ceglie Messapico/Grottaglie area or someone who knows enough about the water pumps commonly used in the area.
I haven't actually looked at our pump yet to find out what is wrong with it but, hopefully in April would like to get it fixed very quickly after we get out there as we need to sort out our hot and cold water supply!
Also looking for advice as to what kind of water heater to get, suitable for providing a bath full of hot water a day whilst on holiday.
Hope in the future to setup with solar/geothermal systems but that won't be this time and may be as part of a bathroom build/renovation to happen in the future.
As Aliena will no doubt say we need to sort out the toilet as a priority, so the pump needs fixing first!