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Our premium DIY solar panels kits are becoming increasingly popular with plumbers, heating engineers and even self install diy'ers in the UK, to offer home owners an investment in their energy saving future.
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Why plumbers install solar panels?
The energy crunch - Most people now accept that the era of cheap energy is over. The UK's energy pricing is rocketing. Solar panels with its unique long lifespan, means householders across the globe are investing in solar panels to reduce their energy consumption and dependence on expensive fossil fuels.
A time server plumber has all the necessary skills to install solar panels.
Self install or diy solar panels
This solar heating technology is also known as solar hot water and is commonly used in households across Europe.
Sizing guide: For every 100 -150 Litres tank size installed, you will need 1 'flat panel' or 10 'solar tubes' etc etc.
Once installed, a DIY solar panels installation will take over from the boiler’s job of heating hot water during daylight hours, so you are much less dependant on fossil fuels to heat your water supply. At night your conventional boiler regains control, only needing a small top-up during the hours of darkness.
The solar panels or solar water heating kits gather heat from the atmosphere, which is used to heat up an anti-freeze fluid. This fluid circulates through the system and through connecting pipes into a heat exchanger within your hot water tank. The heat is then transferred to the water in the tank
Flat panel solar panels
Swiss Sun solar panels are premium hot water heating glazed flat plate solar panels use solar radiation to heat your water for washing, bathing, or heating swimming pools.
Swiss Sun flat plate panels kits can be mounted on your roof, in your roof, on a flat roof, on the ground, on a wall or as a canopy, used by plumbers and self installers.
Evacuated solar tubes
Swiss Sun evacuated solar tubes kits are made in Switzerland - Our premium water heating solar tubes (evacuated tubes) use solar energy (radiation) to heat domestic water and swimming pools, used by plumbers and self installers.
Learn more about diy ecacuated tubes >>
Frequently asked questions on solar panels
Can solar panels run central heating?
No, because solar is most effective in summer. Solar heat keeps your hot water tank topped up with hot water, but it does work well with low temperature under floor heating systems or a heating management system can contribute some heat towards the central heating.
Are all roofs suitable for solar panels?
This will be determined at the survey stage. Anything between south-west and south-east facing is good, but east and west facing roofs can be installed with solar panels.
If you do not have a suitable roof, you should consider wall-mounted or 'A' frame installations.
Why Solar Trade Suppliers UK?
In a 2001 DTI report, evacuated solar tubes were singled out as the most efficient systems. Not all solar panels are of the same quality - beware of cut price imports which don't meet UK and EU standards. All Swiss Sun solar technology is European manufactured to all stringent EU regulations.
Can you generate electric using solar panels?
Yes, this is done using PV or Photovoltaics solar panels. These are a lot more expensive than hot-water solar panels and cannot be installed by anyone who is not accredited. Solar Trade Suppliers (UK) can install these for you and your client. Please contact us for details.
Do your customers need planning permission?
No, unless you live in a listed building, in an area of outstanding natural beauty or in an 'A' frame house.
Why self install Swiss Sun solar panels?
Swiss Sun are the highest quality solar panels and system components. You are making a long term investment by installing solar panels, therefore it is a pre-requisite that the system should last as long as possible. Installing low quality products will have a direct effect on the solar panels life expectancy and energy performance and ultimately the solar installers reputation.
What skills do I need to install solar heating kits?
Most plumbers and some DIY solar installers have the necessary skills to install a solar panel system. The only part were you may need help is the roofing aspects. Many plumbers have teamed up with local roofing companies to complete the job together.
All UK health and safety procedures must followed prior to a self install.
What our customers say:
"Polite and prompt responses to queries, Fitted by courteous and experienced tradesmen. Very pleased with performance of product"
Mr Barney, Yorkshire
"Equipment arrived on time, workmen good efficient, very happy with the suppliers"
Mr Roberts, Shropshire
"Excellent, there was a small delay in delivery but the firm contacted me to advise and offered an alternative"
Mr Whiteway, Isle of Man
"The quality of the diy solar kits is excellent"
Mr Bird, Nottingham
"The solar panels were good quality as promised and the installer nice and clean. A very helpful company and supplier"
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