I'm planning to install a solar thermal system this summer, doing most of the work myself and using local plumbers/suppliers as appropriate. I've been quoted some steep prices for Schott/Viessmann panels through UK suppliers - has anyone successfully bought a single/two panels direct from either of these manufacturers? If so, any lessons/tips dealing with our manufacturing colleagues would be appreciated. Thanks!
Tony
posted on 10-04-06
Some one must be able to help?
arnold w
posted on 10-04-06
there was a simular request some weeks ago with a sugested web site to visit.
I looked at it and they appear to have simular units to the ones you are buying
Matthew Tickle
posted on 11-04-06
Yes, I think there was a pointer to Navitron - they looked good, and were quick and helpful when I emailed them. But I was wanting to match what looked like a cheap and cheerful collector with the Schott/Viessmann products. No worries, I will contact them direct (one says on their website they do not deal direct with individuals so that's one down for a start and I would not be surprised if others take the same view) and report back.
(GBP) Keith
posted on 11-04-06
SolarTwin sell DIY Kits but some companies are protectionist about their equipment. This only really serves three questionable purposes:
keeping the cost up
implying higher quality product
keeping installers happy
Regards Keith
Matthew Tickle
posted on 11-04-06
I'm sympathetic to some extent, they are in business and have mouths to feed. But too many of the firms I have contacted about supply only charge a high prices for the parts only, clearly (in my humble opinion) making a huge margin. I would have thought they could supply at a more reasonable margin, and perhaps offer a charged for service around advice for when people like me call up in a panic (!) But perhaps that would expose their internal economics too much.
