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Solar
Water Heating
Solar
water heating systems (also known as solar thermal) use the
sun’s energy to provide domestic hot water. The government’s
figures are that a well designed system should deliver about
60% of your hot water requirements.
There are
many systems available (including those specifically
designed for swimming pools). Greenthinking can help you to
decide whether Solar Water Heating is appropriate for your
property, and if so, advise on the
range of products we have available and which would suit
your budget and your needs.
We can arrange for a no obligation quote, system design,
ordering, installation and commissioning.
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We
can offer 3 options:
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We will happily supply the equipment only - we offer DIY
kits and can provide your installer all the technical
information they need.
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We can install the Solar Thermal equipment leaving your
plumber or electrician to connect it to your hot water
system.
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We can offer a complete installation - Site survey, design,
delivery, and installation
Note: the VAT and warranty may alter depending on the
service provided.
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The usual process:
Contact
Greenthinking to discuss the suitability of your project and
available options.
We will conduct a short phone survey to ascertain your
requirements.
We will arrange for our local representative to conduct a
site visit and survey of your property.
We will produce a specification and price, based on your
requirements, and liaise with your architect or contractor
if required.
We will then provide a written quote and advise you of any
grants available. If you accept our quote and obtain the
grants (if available), we will commence with the business of
designing and ordering your system from the manufacturers.
Delivery and installation of your system can then take
place.
Continued after-installation support is of course available.
Customers are welcome to telephone at any time with
questions and queries. Trained installers carry out any
maintenance and servicing required.
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How much does it cost?
We can provide a guide price from a brief phone survey.
We have an ethical code of conduct and do not apply any
pressure to buy.
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How long after first deposit payment will the system be
installed?
There is a short lead-time on our products being installed;
with some products we can work to a 6-week schedule. We
always try to work within the requirements of the client and
a split payment scheme is in force.
We ask for a 10% deposit to secure a date of choice.
14 days before installation we ask for a second deposit of
50%.
The balance is due on commissioning. When payment is made
you will be able to claim your grant (if available).
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Evacuated tubes or flat plate solar panel?
In most instances we would recommend the flat plate solar
panel. Flat plates have none of the potential problems
of multiple joints and individual tube failure which could
occur with an evacuated tube system.
For more
information on ground source heat pumps please see the
energy saving
trust factsheet
here
Grants
For
details of current government grants for renewable energy
systems please click
here
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