Hi.
I know there are other threads discussing thermal stores vs combi boilers etc... But there is nothing that recent, and nothing specifically concerning combining heat sources....
I am doing a refurb including fitting a new heating and DHW system. We will initially be getting a new condensing Grant Vortex oil boiler, but I would definitely like to add on solar thermal panels, and I will also be adding PV and would possibly like to use surplus electricity to top-up heating via a 3KW immersion element.
Eventually, maybe, I would look to add a wood burning stove with back boiler or GSHP.... I want to keep my options open on that though.
Should I be going for a thermal store? Will the thermal store allow the oil boiler to operate efficiently? What if I never ever get around to adding the wood burner? I've been looking at the eco-equipped model. It looks great, but its just very expensive compared to a tank. Is it worth it? Whats the current view on all this?
Many thanks in advance.
I know there are other threads discussing thermal stores vs combi boilers etc... But there is nothing that recent, and nothing specifically concerning combining heat sources....
I am doing a refurb including fitting a new heating and DHW system. We will initially be getting a new condensing Grant Vortex oil boiler, but I would definitely like to add on solar thermal panels, and I will also be adding PV and would possibly like to use surplus electricity to top-up heating via a 3KW immersion element.
Eventually, maybe, I would look to add a wood burning stove with back boiler or GSHP.... I want to keep my options open on that though.
Should I be going for a thermal store? Will the thermal store allow the oil boiler to operate efficiently? What if I never ever get around to adding the wood burner? I've been looking at the eco-equipped model. It looks great, but its just very expensive compared to a tank. Is it worth it? Whats the current view on all this?
Many thanks in advance.