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willemferguson@zoology.up

South Africa
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Posted - 02/11/2010 :  06:42:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I am editing the Wikipedia page on "Solar water heating". I am attempting to get hold of prices of SHW systems in the UK. Are evac tube systems more expensive than flat plate systems? Hour help is greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Willem

simonm

United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 :  20:50:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Prices are almost equal when comparing like for like, both the scale of the installation and the installer.

What we have seen in the UK and I am sure is seen elsewhere is that what I would call 'Marketing' companies that have moved on from Double Glazing to Timeshare now Solar heating have latched onto vacuum tubes as they appear higher tech!

So, while the typical flat plate will cost say £3,500, an equivalent vacuum tune system will be promoted for £9,000, with an option to reduce to £7,000 if paid for now!

But, the systems when sold through legitimate suppliers are almost identical in cost. See: http://www.solarkent.co.uk/solar-water-heating/comparison.asp

Comparing effectiveness, reliability and longevity is another thing.
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