sarspen asked:


I have a brand new combi boiler and the water in the shower and bath goes cold after a few minutes. I can not even fill up the bath more than 3″-4″ before the water goes cold. The temperature on the boiler is near the maximum, and there is no problem with the water pressure. The central heating also seems to under perform as it never feels as warm as the thermostat says it should.

Lewis

smitdean81 asked:


The light for the hot water is always on but no taps are turned on. This is preventing the central heating working, as it gives priority to the water.

Thelma

Abir Roychowdhury asked:


Solar panel has numerous advantages. It is powered by natural light. It minimizes your gas and oil costs by reducing the consumption of gas and oil. Solar panel uses renewable energy from sun. Solar panel converts both direct and indirect sunlight. Even if the panel does not get direct sunlight it can function as there is sufficient solar energy even on a cloudy day. So the solar panel gets ample thermal energy to function. The solar panel absorbs sunlight when it strikes the panel. After that thermal energy gets converted into heat energy.

The copper heat transfer pipe of the solar panel contains heat transfer fluid. This heat transfer fluid gets heated up when thermal energy is converted into heat energy. The heating system of the panel contains a digital controller, which activates the pump when the temperature of the solar panel surpasses the temperature in your hot water cylinder. The pump stops automatically when the cylinder has enough hot water.

Solar panel is used in all the places and Galway, Ireland is no exception. Galway, Ireland has a number of Solar Panel Power System providers. You can go for different types of solar panels such as Solar Focus CPC Collector or Solar Focus Sunny Line Collector. You can also opt for Vitosol 100 Solar Panel or Vitosol 200 Solar Panel. These companies of Galway, Ireland are well known world wide for their professional, fast and efficient installation of solar panel.

Many countries have been benefited from solar panel. Ireland is one of them. Solar panel system meets various requirements of the consumer. Solar panels can empower all sorts of electronic equipments. Solar panels can be used for running batteries, chargers, pool heaters, water pumps, water heaters, cells, indoor and outdoor lightning and many more. Solar panels are suitable for not only DHW. It can also support the central heating. A solar panel can satisfy up to 70% of your hot water requirements. Thus it has become a major energy choice of Galway as well as many other places.

Solar panels can be installed in both new and existing houses. In case of new houses the panel can be set on the roof from where the solar panel can directly absorb heat and sunlight. For existing houses solar panel can be fixed onto the brackets attached to the roof. Other than personal properties solar panels can be set at commercial buildings as well.

Solar panels are very useful as they can provide free energy source while the price of electricity and central heating fuel is increasing day by day. Besides they have long service life and high operation safety which make it preferred by people. Use of sustainable energy has increased in Galway, Ireland as well as in other places as sustainable energy is environment friendly and it can be produced safely and economically. Solar panels do not have any kind of negative effect on the environment. These panels serve our purpose without disturbing the environmental balance. Use of sustainable energy also restricts use of non-renewable sources of energy. The increasing demand of Solar panels reflects its popularity among people.



Wendy

rob_white18 asked:


my heating ( radiators) arnt working, but the hot water is. the boiler is behind the fire in the lounge and there is a thermostat in the hall upstairs, usually when you turn the thermostat up the boiler clicks on downstairs and the burners get going none of this seems to be happening please help

Julian

Leaftech asked:


Groan, creak, rattle, hiss, clang!! Remembering the sounds of hot water heating systems of decades past can certainly bring back memories of cold, damp mornings.

Isn’t everyone today looking for up-to-date energy-efficient home building materials and equipment? With the increasing cost of fuel and the continued growth of energy conservation, everyone, builders and homeowners alike, is looking for cost savings and efficiency in every nook and cranny. We all know about improvements in windows, doors, furnaces, flooring, siding and roofing.

But have you investigated hot water heating? More specifically, have you ventured to consider what is available on the market for central heating boilers? Most people, when they think of boilers, imagine the large steam boilers of yesteryear. Although it may sound unbelievable, today there are companies specializing in space saving, energy efficient, compact wall mounted boilers and hot water equipment. Some of these wall mounted boilers are no bigger than a kitchen cupboard, small and quiet enough to install in a bedroom closet.

The traditional heating and hot water systems override precious living space because of their requirements for a separate mechanical room and bulkhead space. The compact size of a wall mounted boiler will increase your living space. What a terrific investment for a building that is already space compromised.

If you are a developer considering construction of a multi unit building, think about installing a high-end wall mounted boiler. What a unique convenience to offer your purchaser the ability to pay only for heat they consume. Manufacturers of these products boast that your heating and hot water bills can be reduced to half of your current expense. Terrific selling features for individuals on fixed incomes or for individuals who only reside in the building 6 months of the year. Additional features of installing wall mounted boilers systems are the options to custom design and install radiant in-floor heating, heated towel racks or snowmelt applications. These upgrades increase efficiency and cost saving if they are installed during construction.

Originating mostly in European countries, these boiler systems are now emerging into the North American market. As energy costs continues to rise, the North American consumer and building contractor are becoming more knowledgeable and responsible about designing, constructing and purchasing energy efficient buildings with environmental consciousness.

Consider a central heating boiler for your next project, whether it be a multi-unit development, or just replacing that groan - rattle - clunk in your basement.



Lewis