ᐅ Gas condensing boiler with an external solar storage tank or an integrated one
Created on: 27 Mar 2014 12:42
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hetjam9
Hello,
Our construction meeting is scheduled for next week. We will be installing a gas condensing boiler (we can choose the manufacturer) along with a solar system on the roof for domestic hot water, including a 300-liter (79 gallons) storage tank.
We can also decide whether to have an external storage tank or a gas condensing boiler with an integrated storage tank, which is naturally smaller (I’m thinking between 150 and 200 liters [40 to 53 gallons]).
I would like to hear your opinions on this. In my view, the main advantage or disadvantage is the reduced space requirement. But what about maintenance if a component fails? Also, is 150 to 200 liters [40 to 53 gallons] sufficient for a household of four people?
Looking forward to your answers.
Our construction meeting is scheduled for next week. We will be installing a gas condensing boiler (we can choose the manufacturer) along with a solar system on the roof for domestic hot water, including a 300-liter (79 gallons) storage tank.
We can also decide whether to have an external storage tank or a gas condensing boiler with an integrated storage tank, which is naturally smaller (I’m thinking between 150 and 200 liters [40 to 53 gallons]).
I would like to hear your opinions on this. In my view, the main advantage or disadvantage is the reduced space requirement. But what about maintenance if a component fails? Also, is 150 to 200 liters [40 to 53 gallons] sufficient for a household of four people?
Looking forward to your answers.
Hello,
Have a heat meter installed for the solar thermal system; then you will find out afterwards what this investment cost was actually worth! ;-)
However, it is hardly possible to change or correct this afterwards! ;-)
Best regards
kurbelfred schrieb:
I think it probably has a small advantage due to the integrated storage. Unfortunately, I can’t say exactly how yet. Our heating system won’t be installed in the house for another 4–5 years.
Have a heat meter installed for the solar thermal system; then you will find out afterwards what this investment cost was actually worth! ;-)
However, it is hardly possible to change or correct this afterwards! ;-)
Best regards
We also have the integrated water storage tank (310L (82 gallons)) in our Wolf system. Very satisfied with Wolf.
When I saw the technical rooms with separate storage tanks in show homes, I always thought: oh dear, such a waste of space for a heating system nowadays.
Ours has its "small" space—and we have more room left for the utility room 🙂
When I saw the technical rooms with separate storage tanks in show homes, I always thought: oh dear, such a waste of space for a heating system nowadays.
Ours has its "small" space—and we have more room left for the utility room 🙂