Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:05:17 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154134#Comment_154134 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154134#Comment_154134 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:18:05 +0100 ingleside Thanks
Tony]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154185#Comment_154185 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154185#Comment_154185 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:33:39 +0100 Gavin_A
I'd expect they'll have stock to sell off.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154188#Comment_154188 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154188#Comment_154188 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:44:12 +0100 Nick Parsons
Edit: Oops!! Didn't scroll down the page.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154189#Comment_154189 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154189#Comment_154189 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:45:57 +0100 Gavin_A
So sorry to report that after over 13 years, Solar Twin Ltd ceased trading on Tuesday 31 July 2012.
We apologise to everyone who is affected and offer thanks to all our customers, staff and partners.
For further information, please contact:
Judith Pryor,
Parkin S. Booth and Co.
2 City Road,
Chester, CH1 3AE.

Written and published by - Barry of Solartwin
Solar Twin Ltd - 0845 1300 137 & 01244 403 407]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154361#Comment_154361 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154361#Comment_154361 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:51:27 +0100 ingleside https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154383#Comment_154383 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154383#Comment_154383 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:02:33 +0100 crusoe
Just identify the cylinder pattern and replace on a like-for-like basis if you are happy with the system. If you want belt and braces, (in case ST fail), get same pattern with extra solar coil, and oversize if possible.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154416#Comment_154416 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154416#Comment_154416 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:28:50 +0100 Ed Davies
May or may not be of interest but here's a long thread on the Green Living Forum about home made panels like those from Solartwin:

http://www.thegreenlivingforum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=6709]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154525#Comment_154525 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154525#Comment_154525 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:49:16 +0100 crusoe ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154529#Comment_154529 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154529#Comment_154529 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:14:47 +0100 Nick Parsons
I think the OP's point was that he was thinking of *adding* a 2nd panel for increased SWH capacity (which wouuld requre a larger cylinder), hence he did not do anything further abut it. Now (for other reasons, and from other suppliers) he needs a new cylinder, so he was considering a larger one, but now he can't get a 2nd panel....]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154547#Comment_154547 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154547#Comment_154547 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:50:58 +0100 Ed Davies
And, yes, no intention to imply that Solartwin panels are/were “home made”; I think you'd have to be trying quite hard to read what I said that way - though anything's possible.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154562#Comment_154562 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154562#Comment_154562 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:44:53 +0100 ingleside "It is not anticipated that we will be selling any of the assets of the Company piecemeal. What assets there are will be sold as a package through our appointed Agents who are Messrs Robson Kay, Altrincham – contact Jonathan Kay 0161-99 88 111 ."

So, it looks as if a resurrection is on the cards - I'll sort out my larger tank with a local plumber first, and then source a new panel, either from Solartwin Mark II, or elsewhere. I've got too old to build my own, now!

Thanks for everyone's help.

Tony]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154563#Comment_154563 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154563#Comment_154563 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:53:58 +0100 MartinH https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154566#Comment_154566 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=154566#Comment_154566 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:03:57 +0100 crusoe
Ed: It definitely reads like 'home made panels like those from Solartwin' to me Anyway, we both know what we both mean, and that's the main thing...just the English language in the way!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=157010#Comment_157010 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=157010#Comment_157010 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:15:49 +0100 ingleside In respect of 'going to the wall' I suspect the answer lies in about 2 or 3 years serious investment into PV, which may well have overstretched the company. Not the first and probably not the last to be brought down by the continual changing of the rules.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=157011#Comment_157011 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=157011#Comment_157011 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:34:53 +0100 Gavin_A
tbf It seemed like a decent concept. No doubt some chinese company will buy the IP and flog it back to the UK for a lower price than solartwin could manage.

I had a bit of an internet run in with Barry, and he did seem to have a knack of pissing people off, but it's still a shame to see them go, as I got the feeling his heart was generally in the right place.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=157304#Comment_157304 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=157304#Comment_157304 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:32:34 +0100 crusoe https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=158159#Comment_158159 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=158159#Comment_158159 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:40:57 +0100 thegunkna https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=158219#Comment_158219 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=158219#Comment_158219 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:11:59 +0100 wookey https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=159066#Comment_159066 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9458&Focus=159066#Comment_159066 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:13:45 +0100 betterroof