Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I tell if my property is suitable for a solar heating system?
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Solar panels should be sited in a shade-free area on a roof, wall or at ground level. Preferably they should face due south, although orientations between south-east and south-west will not significantly affect the system's performance over the course of a year.
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How long will it take to install a system?
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Installation, for a typical house will take between two and three days.
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How long will the system last?
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A good-quality solar system may be considered, like the general plumbing, a part of the fabric of the building. As such, a lifetime in excess of 20 years could be reasonably expected. However the AES solar systems panels we use have a life expectancy of 50 years or more.
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How much maintenance should be needed?
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The solar system, like other building services may from time to time require some maintenance. Generally this will be minimal.
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Is planning permission required for the installation of a domestic solar system?
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Planning permission is not normally needed for the installation of domestic solar water heating systems, unless your home is a Listed Building or in a Conservation Area. However policy and practice does vary between different planning authorities. Anyone installing solar water heating should consult their planning authority to check whether the installation requires planning permission. Most Planning Authorities accept that solar panels on a roof are "permitted development", which does not require planning consent.
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Do any special precautions need to be taken when using solar heating?
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Care should be taken to avoid scalding, because solar water heating can heat water above the temperature at which you would normally set your thermostat. This issue can be resolved with the use of a 'thermostatic mixer valve' fitted at your request.
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