With the latest advances in central heating and domestic hot water technology, the grand old, unsupported Irish immersion tank is something of an antique. If any boiler fails, there’s still a way to get that domestic hot water hot. My experience of a PV water diverter (the MyEnergi Eddi) has been very positive, with steaming hot water in the taps for about nine months of the year. I’ve never heard anyone who has the other technology, solar-thermal, complain about its proven, free contribution to the hot water supply year-round. You don’t need a supply of hot water on call.

Source: Irish Examiner July 28, 2024 21:57 UTC