raden wrote:
In message , Eric Sears
writes

Of course, if the panels were for space heating, you might want the
greatest input in the morning, in which case the east facing roof
might be better. There are a number of factors to consider.

Like ...

what time the sun rises in winter, how big a thermal store you would
need to store sufficient heat overnight

it's just not very realistic for heating

A typical brick or block house should be big enough, assuming its
decently insulated. Mine doesnt lose a whole lot of temp overnight. One
simply sets the solar heating stat to above the temp of the gas CH,
make use of that comfort zone.


NT