I am trying to decide on what
Submitted by Italyis4me on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 11:27In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I am trying to decide on what is the most cost effective way to heat my house. At this time the only choices we have for hot water heating & domestic systems is elelctric/pellet or oil. I have 115 sq meters stone villa in tuscany and because of logistic to the property I can not install a GPL tank. I am hoping to hear from someone who has any knowlege and or experiance with these two fuel choices At this time the easiest approach is electric but is electric the most expensive. If so how much more. I look forward to your help
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Query .............
Submitted by alan h on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 12:36In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Castel Focognano has [I believe] mains natural gas [metano] - is there a reason why you don't go for natural gas central heating?
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Thank you for responce. I am
Submitted by Italyis4me on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 12:46In reply to Query ............. by alan h
Thank you for responce. I am actual in a small hamlet above the town of Rassina which is part of Castel Focognano and at this time there is no NG available. My property is tiered and the GPL company and not install a tank, so my only choice are Oil or elelctric
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A: Get an Air Source Heat Pump
Submitted by sagraiasolar on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 16:25In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
The next cheapest energy source after wood is electricity - as long as it's driving a heat pump that is... so have a word with Badger about fitting a neat box of tricks outside your property... just a couple of pipes and a wire and 'Robert's your fathers' brother'
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At the risk of sounding like
Submitted by bunterboy on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 18:18In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
At the risk of sounding like a scratched record ..firstly insulate and draught proof to the highest standard you can. Then perhaps a bunch of solar panels and as Sagraiasolar says the good old heat pump.
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However, .............
Submitted by alan h on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 05:20In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
It does depend upon whether you are living permanently in the house, or just using it as a holiday home. I'd suggest that the amount of money you spend depends on this - if its a holiday home it may 'pay' just to go down the 'cheap to install' electric route - but if its permanent it would be well worthwhile choosing something [like a heat pump etc] that costs more to set up
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