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Joe90



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Depends if you have a pool cover already if you do its not worth it (ecosavr @ 60% thermal efficiency of pool cover)

Our pool is an odd shape therefore we would have to have a bespoke cover made, fit removal steps and rails and so on. Just not worth the hassle, plus we don't have to keep rolling it out and back for users to access.

We reckon we'll spend @ £250 a year on the liquid pool cover (6m x 4m pool)

Sorry scarey, thread hijacked Embarassed Perhaps rename to "Going Green" ? .
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Paul J.



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scarey wrote:
Paul J. wrote:
I have Sanyo HIT panels and a Fronius inverter - 3.75 kw system. I also installed Vaillant solar thermal (hot water) panels.

Paul


nice setup paul...what kind of wattage are you getting on days like today ..


I would have to venture into the loft to read the output on the inverter ..... but it was quite sunny today in the (north) west! I have seen 3.75 Kw.h on a bright sunny day, dropping to a few hundred Watts.h on an overcast day, and about 40Watt.h at dusk.

I don't really keep an eye on the day to day generation ( I could plug a USB memory stick into the Fronius), but am considering getting the following to monitor:

http://www.goodenergyshop.co.uk/Lounge%2FE...%2FWattson

Paul

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thanks paul, impressive output on a sunday day in winter...my deal i'm going for has a remote 'geo?' wireless monitor which is wired into the inverter and transmits to a receiver showing the useage..

it looks like your forth coming purchase is one that has a transmitter that attaches around the cable and sends info to the monitor, if so beware as i had a britsh gas jobby with the same set up and i couldnt get a constant signal from the transmitter, mind you mine was probably a very cheap product which is a bit different from your one .. ... - .- -.




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JOKER



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Getting a 16 panel solar system installed within the next two weeks so this should be fun ... Only downside I need to clear one side of the attic Big Cry ====================================

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nice one mick...its great when the cheques start coming in.. ... - .- -.




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How much are you getting monthly now then stan?

And talk about a thread from the dead Smile FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

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had the panels fitted in december 2011 [£11k] and up to september 2012, its got me £1484 in cheques from british gas and my monthly electric bill has gone down by 35 % and when its generating any electric i use is free...... ... - .- -.




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kingpleb



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Thats not bad really, so about 8yrs payback?

Have you thought about DC batteries at all for storage while your out for the day and such like or worked out better to just feed it in for the money you get back? FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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not thought re batterys Will, but what i'm getting at the moment , i'm more than happy with...and, our summer has been pants so i'm expecting more of a return when/if we get a scorcher next year, roll on global warming Wink .. ... - .- -.




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JOKER



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Getting mine done for £5750 , the £750 is for extra scaffolding so £5k for the full bifta will do me …. Thumbs Up

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kingpleb



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You mean the snowfalls we are getting more often stan Wink FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

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i know Will, if it aint rain then its snow.. Confused



if thats the 45pence tariff Mick ,you'll be quids in.. Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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No such luck stan the tariff has dramatically dropped since yours was installed Big Cry

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just googled that Shocked


at least you'll get free electric for your stairlift...... Mr. Green ... - .- -.




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Contraband



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So, Stan, is your FIT fixed at 45p forever?? Previously..
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