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How many panels will I need? As a general rule of thumb, one Genersys solar panel will provide enough energy to heat a 100 litre hot water cylinder. >>

It is not very sunny today. Will the Genersys system work? Although they work best in direct sunlight, very good performance will be given in the indirect light (or diffuse radiat >>

Will the system work at night? No, the system only works in daylight. At some times of the year there is insufficient daylight and that is why your sys >>

I am worried about the glycol solution in the heat transfer pipe. Glycol has to be used to prevent the pipe freezing in very cold weather. It is not dangerous – it is a type of anti
f >>

Should I clean my panels if they get dirty? I have noticed some bird droppings or dust or other dirt on the collector glass; shall I wash them off? >>

How much carbon dioxide does my system save? We estimate that your system will save one ton of carbon dioxide a year which is equivalent to about a large sack
of >>

Surely energy was used in order to make the collectors? Yes it was but the energy used in manufacturing the system will be recovered after only two years use in this country
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Can I improve the performance by adjusting the solar panel? No, it would be very dangerous to attempt to do this. The panel is situated on the roof and there are no user serviceabl >>

What shall I do is something goes wrong. Turn off the electricity supply to the digital controller and the pump and then call your Installer on the telephone num >>

What servicing does the system need? Very little. Inside keep an eye on the pressure gauge on the pumping station. It should be around 3 to 5 bar. Fluctuatio >>

Do Genersys solar power systems cause harmful emissions? I have heard that global warming is caused by carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. How much of these gases does my >>

What should I do if it snows? Nothing. If snow collects on the glass surface of the collector it will rapidly melt. In fact the design is such that it >>

Will the system still work in very cold weather? Yes, the system will work in much colder temperatures than we experience in this country. However, it will not work
i >>

Shall I switch off the Solar System when I go away on Holiday? No -it is better to keep it on. >>

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