On May 25, 9:45*am, "www.GymRatZ.co.uk"
wrote:
On 25/05/2012 06:42, harry wrote:

Such a device is pointless. *You don't need any house heating when the
sun is shining. Heat collected in Winter is minimal in the UK climate.

But if the cooling of the PV increases their output and can provide a
20+ (?) degree temperature rise to pre-heat mains cold water before it
goes through the combi. that could in it's self could make quite a
reduction on gas consumption during summer months for DHW would it not?

(throwing ideas in the air for discussion and dissection)

--http://www.GymRatZ.co.uk- Fitness+Gym Equipment.

The final solution is massive insulation, large south windows and
small north windows, all with insulated shutters.
KISS.
Keep It Stupid Simple
Apart from the PV array, you need no high tech crap.
I have no gas, oil or electric heating.
I have thermal mass.

It works. I have such a house which was converted from an ordinary
house.
I am writing a book.