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    Schematic of combined Gas/Solid fuel CH system, Help?

    Anyone willing to take a look at the schematic of my combined gas/solid fuel |HW/CH system? I'd be grateful for any tips.
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    Schematic of combined Gas/Solid fuel CH system, Help?

    Here's a better quality schematic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44875755@N02/11209804173/ Hope it helps.
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    most economical way to heat water

    I installed a solar thermal panel from www.solarproject.co.uk 2 years ago. Whole thing cost about £800 to install and integrate into my existing cylinder. I'm self sufficient for hot water for about 6 months of the year. I'm contemplating whether to install a back boiler into my wood...
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    Schematic of combined Gas/Solid fuel CH system, Help?

    I'd be grateful if anyone could comment on a schematic diagram I've drawn up of my existing 'Gas Gravity fed / pumped CH boiler' (on left of diagram) combined with a future solid fuel back boiler (on Right of diagram). http://www.diynot.com/network/carryoncamping/albums/18674/69910...
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    Sizing a Thermal store / Heat bank?

    Is there a rule of thumb for size of Thermal store relative to boiler output? e.g. If my Wood burning stove's back boiler had a quoted output of 5KW what would be an appropriate size of thermal store?
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    Gate vale or Ball valve

    Thanks! :D
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    Gate vale or Ball valve

    Do any Regs stipulate the use of Gate valves over Ball valves? I'd rather use ball valves in my solar thermal project, as gate valves tend to cease up (at least that's what I've found) after a few years. Thanks
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    Oversized rads a good idea?

    Please could you recommend a "Decent" Evacuated Tube Solar Panel? It's hard to tell what's good quality or just overpriced tat! :lol:
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    Oversized rads a good idea?

    You are correct, PV panels will payback much quicker than solar thermal (installed by a pro), but that's only because of FIT, and who pays for FIT? If I understand correctly, "it's the suppliers who pass on the cost of the Feed-In Tariffs scheme to all their electricity customers. ... so the...
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    Sizing a Thermal Store

    It's probably long past the moment you needed an answer, but for the benefit of anyone searching in the future here's a reply. Try this formula: Energy= Mass x Temperature rise x Specific Heat Capacity of Water - Mass is volume of thermal store in litres eg. 200 litres - Temperature...
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    Block Paving and drainage (SUDS)

    Thanks for the reply. The gradient is approx. 1:35, blocks are std 100x200x50mm.
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    Block Paving and drainage (SUDS)

    Hi, I'm about to start drawing plans for a block paved drive before laying it. I have a question regarding rain water runoff and drainage. The road is approximately 150mm higher than the dpc of the house, so there will be a natural fall towards the house and consequently I need a way to...
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    Source of limestone for fireplace hearth?

    Just found this: http://www.randandasquith.co.uk/index.htm I'll give them a ring on Monday.
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    Source of limestone for fireplace hearth?

    Does anyone know where I might buy a limestone hearth. I'm thinking a quarry might cut to size, but as of yet not been able to find one. I'm in the Yorkshire area. This is an artist's impression of how my new fireplace will look, minus the hearth. (Oak 'lintel' is real but just cut & paste...
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    What plasterboard on a chimney breast?

    Thanks for the replies. Just one last question, should I PVA the walls which used to have 70 year old plaster on them prior to dot & dabbing ? If so, what ratio Water:PVA, do I let it dry or just tacky? Carryon
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