Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:51:12 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4074#Comment_4074 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4074#Comment_4074 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:26:28 +0100 JennyField https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4114#Comment_4114 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4114#Comment_4114 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:49:56 +0100 Jane Smith https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4116#Comment_4116 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4116#Comment_4116 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:59:51 +0100 PaulT http://www.solexenergy.co.uk/
The design is:

Lay a grid over an insulated roofing felt (insulated underneath) then install glass/plastic slates on top.

The collector performance is low and there may be condensation issues as the void is not sealed (or even it is, the sealing is on a roof, not a factory).

WIll, like anys system produce hot water in summenr, but little chance in winter months (realy need evacuated tubes for a longer 'solar season')

As you effectively build the collector on the roof the price relatively low, but you need more, etc.

I think they are a very interesting idea and may appeal to planning officers, but I would rather spend my money on a pannel that has a reasonable expectation of lasting 20-30 years]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4171#Comment_4171 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4171#Comment_4171 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:58:26 +0100 Solar bore Recently received email saying they were exhibiting at a show.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4216#Comment_4216 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4216#Comment_4216 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:31:23 +0100 JennyField https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4219#Comment_4219 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=396&Focus=4219#Comment_4219 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:31:59 +0100 Solar bore
The reason is because thermal helps to cool PV panel thus increasing its efficiency, which drops off as they get hotter, I however have not heard how good they are at producing hot water?

if you find out will you let us all know.

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