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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:22:46 +0100</pubDate>
		<author>JackyR</author>
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			<![CDATA[You could ask Peter Emblin at Atmos directly: peter.emblin@atmos.uk.com <br /><br />He's been very friendly and helpful, and did invite further Qs. I warned him I was gonna post info from his answers, so feel free to refer to this.<br /><br />Hope I'm not getting too promotional about his product - doubtless I'd have criticisms if I'd actually tried it. Also, I have the Alpha installation/user manuals with more specs, if you're interested. Eg, insulation on Alpha SolarSmart solar tank is 50 mm "EPP foam" (?don't understand why this and not XPS).]]>
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		<title>solar hot water for small flat</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:59:54 +0100</pubDate>
		<author>JackyR</author>
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			<![CDATA[I wonder if there's a choice where to site the diverter valve? If so, could bunging it right at the solar tank outlet solve the problem? Insulated pipe/valve closer to temp of tank; v short run-off - just turn the tap on slowly.]]>
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		<title>solar hot water for small flat</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<author>JackyR</author>
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			<![CDATA[In comment 13 on this thread <a href="http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2266&page=1#Item_12" target="_self" rel="nofollow">http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2266&page=1#Item_12</a><br />Solarguy describes in detail wiring an aquastat into his combi to prevent false firing.]]>
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		<title>solar hot water for small flat</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<author>djh</author>
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			<![CDATA[<blockquote ><cite >Posted By: JackyR</cite>"EPP foam" (?don't understand why this and not XPS</blockquote><br />Polypropylene can sustain higher working temperatures than polystyrene.]]>
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