Re: Theftlink?

Athol wrote:
> Daryl Walford <dwalford@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
>> We are installing an approx 4kw system on Friday and I've been told the

>> total cost is approx $55,000, thats 21X200 watt panels arranged in 3 
>> rows of 7 on 30deg tilt frames onto a flat roof.
> 
> Ouch.
> 
>> Most systems we install are under 2kw for two reasons, firstly because 
>> most houses don't have enough north facing roof space to fit anymore 
>> panels and secondly because of the cost.
>> You might change your mind about installing a system if you don't 
>> qualify for the rebate now that its been means tested.
> 
> Our place is effectively at 45 degrees to the compass.  The extension
> that we're planning will have a decent sized NE facing surface and a
> hip facing NW.  Dunno if it's even really viable to install a solar
> hot water setup on it.
> 

I only know one person who has a solar hot water system, its just over 
10 yrs old and its already paid for itself more than once.
Earlier this year a pipe inside one of the two panels started leaking so 
it had to be removed to be repaired, whilst it was being repaired the 
system operated fine on just one panel so with a two panel solar hot 
water system there is more than enough solar power to heat your water so 
being a few degrees from north shouldn't be too much of a problem.


Daryl