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help to install alternative energy

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  • 15-12-2009 8:04pm
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    meltdown01
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    We are installing a composting heater. It will heat the water in the hot water cylinder and the radiators. We are having difficulty finding a plumber and an electrician that will take on this job. Anyone have any suggestions where we might find a trades person that can work on something a bit different? I think as it is different they are not prepared to do the job. Any help would be much appreciated. :confused:


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    InTheTrees
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    No ideas but it sounds like an interesting plan.

    How large does the compost "heap" have to be to heat a usable amount of water?


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    homer911
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    OP - Where are you located?


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    meltdown01
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    homer911 wrote: »
    OP - Where are you located?

    South Kildare


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    meltdown01
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    InTheTrees wrote: »
    No ideas but it sounds like an interesting plan.

    How large does the compost "heap" have to be to heat a usable amount of water?

    It is a cylinder that hold about 500lbs


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    saibhne
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    Hi Meltdown,
    I discussed a similar project with Sulaco Services in Bray. They were using horse manure as the source of heat.. Could be worth contacting.

    S.


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    auerillo
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    Do you have the M & E drawings for your system? And, if so, surely any competent tradesman can install the components per the drawings?


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    meltdown01
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    saibhne wrote: »
    Hi Meltdown,
    I discussed a similar project with Sulaco Services in Bray. They were using horse manure as the source of heat.. Could be worth contacting.

    S.
    Thanks will contact them


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    meltdown01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭meltdown01


    auerillo wrote: »
    Do you have the M & E drawings for your system? And, if so, surely any competent tradesman can install the components per the drawings?
    Yes we have shown these to several people but never hear back from them - evan after many texts and phone calls


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