Efficient Heating

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yakxx
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I'm looking to install underfloor heating together with Solar and woodburning sources in line with the boiler ..very common in other parts of the world but not sure if there are any companies in the Algarve that specialise in such systems...any advise would be appreciated.
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Post by martin »

yes loads of firms do underfloor heating...but i would not recommend it as usually the pipes are set in concrete...if you have a problem..well its almost impossible to remedy.

have a look at the "general board" under a past heading "central heating" for some useful info
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yes look back to page 3 it still there
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Thanks Martin...yes I did check back on previous messages......what I'm really looking to do is to find a company that has the expertise to COMBINE either radiator or Under floor pipes with Solar and Woodburn sources...I understand the potential problems with U floor heating but I must say when it works it really is beautiful..I had it it in UK for many years...but here I find the electicity costs are very high (I dont have gas) and as I'm building in a burned down forest (After Last years fires) I have tons of wood to last me a lifetime..thus the combination thoughts......I note this is done in many other parts of the world but here...Mmmm..!!! I don't have much faith in local standards having looked at a lot of build efforts....thus my request if anybody has fitted such a system and can recommend....I'm also looking for a company to actually build the house..but my previous requests last year for recommendations came to nothing...the only recommendations were for building management firms but not building companies......not easy here is it ...somebody once said ..come to the Algarve but dont build a house or import a car...boy were they right...I'm doing both...only three years gone by now..havnt laid a brick yet...

Best Rgds

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Post by martin »

we have an arrow woodburner with a back boiler that powers 9 raditors..works well...except that as stated before all the surfaces are cold so it is an uphill battle.

for solar panels would recommend RX Solar at Guia junction....best to have combination of heating elements..and keep it simple...
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Post by Rosaleen17 »

hello,

i have just had central heating and air cond installed - ( i followed martin's advice). :D :D

i have had the best service from Jorge (woody,) his company is SACL.

good luck. :D

rosie
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Post by Susie »

We also had airconditioning/heating installed by SACL last year at our new villa. We were there last week and along with the wood burning stove (which we lit in the evening) it all worked fine. I only had the heating on in the bedrooms and this was sufficient. Hope this helps :P :D
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