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01/11/14

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Originally posted by acorn ↑

There is definitely something about the heat from a combustion heater compared to gas or electric heating . Although the heat spread through the house is a bit variable , wood heating is super comfortable .

However having experienced the convenience and simplicity of gas central heating which I have now , I want to stick with heating and cooling at the click of a button . Also programmable so that , as you suggested , it can run during the day when I'm not home . Not to mention wood heaters can be a bit messy depending where they are located .

That said , my outdoor area will have some kind of fireplace so that I can still get my woodfire kick occasionally .

I was speaking to a solar supplier this afternoon and she informed me of the changes to electricity charges that are coming in the next 18 months . Peak , shoulder and overnight rates . To that end , they are advising there clients to west face some of their panels in order to take advantage of that shoulder period in summer for AC . Apparently peak rates could be as high as 50c per kwh . She also informed me that energy retailers are going to be able to charge those people with solar panels a fee ( 14 cents per day ) in the future .

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Who knows what will happen in the future but either way making use of solar in some way will be win win. I have most of my panels facing about 15 degrees west of North at 25 degrees and around 750W worth facing NW at 45 degree inclination giving me good power right until the sun sets. With panels being so cheap there is no use for an expensive tracking system as you can mount them at varying orientations and make a "Virtual" Tracker. A lot of experts will tell you it cant be done but it sure can and works great.
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