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"David Hansen" wrote in message
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On 17 Sep 2006 05:40:42 -0700 someone who may be
wrote this:-

Putting panels/tubes on the wall is also a option, then maybe you'll
get a south facer.


Indeed.

Putting kit anywhere but south facing is going to
kill the payback figures.


Assuming one evaluates the equipment just by simple payback figures.
Most people don't, otherwise replacement double glazing and
replacing a working boiler with a modern one would be rare indeed.


I think you should do your figures on replacing a boiler with a modern
condensing boiler. As gas prices has risen on one year by 25% the figures
are overwhelmingly in favour of a new boiler.