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Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2021, 2:42 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: pension fund / qrops question

Hi, the CETV is the cash equivalent transfer value - basically its the figure that a pension scheme offers to buy you out of your final salary scheme (direct benefit pension)..

These are very...
Forum: Spain
May 22nd 2021, 6:16 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

pension fund / qrops question

Hi all, I have received had a favourable CETV figure and I plan to transfer this and a small DC fund to a drawdown pension scheme to fund our early retirement at 55

Our aim ultimately is to...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 10th 2021, 4:18 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

What heat source do you have for the wet UFH ?
Cant believe how thick those electric cables are - have they used armoured cable?
Forum: Portugal
Apr 9th 2021, 3:20 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

you could perhaps consider solar thermal (evac tubes) - I dont know a lot about it but I have seen some systems that combine it with under floor heating.

I would suggest you might be better served...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 9th 2021, 12:50 am
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

thanks mate - I will take a look
Forum: Portugal
Apr 8th 2021, 11:59 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,457
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Heat pump

Not really looked into this one that much but I think this unit is basically an ultra efficient hot water heater - takes in warm air , extracts the heat to heat up 200litres of water - blows out...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 8th 2021, 11:51 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

Bill - I think you would have to change your usage habits, just as you have now to make use of the cheap night time rate.

Its all about adapting to make use the power when its produced and not...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 8th 2021, 11:28 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

sounds very interesting score76 - do you have and spec sheets or links to the inverters and panels I could check out please
Forum: Portugal
Apr 3rd 2021, 6:31 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

Bill - I was not saying you were being negative, I said there was negativity on the forum.
Forum: Portugal
Apr 2nd 2021, 10:10 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

Here is a link to a free solar grid tied analysis report - you just need your electrical usage over the year - a more detailed result can be had if you know what your usage is month by month

Grid...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 2nd 2021, 8:06 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

Have a look at this link showing solar irradiance - you can put your location in etc Solar Irradiance - calculate the solar energy available on your site...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 2nd 2021, 7:11 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

I think a lot of negativity on here about solar is down to people unrealistic expectations and lack of understanding of how solar PV operates - a solar system does not and can not operate at 100% of...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 1st 2021, 10:35 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,457
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Heat pump

Radiators need water at approx. 65'C due to their relatively small surface area- heat pumps are only good for under floor heating at 35'C but due to the massive surface area of the floor,give a nice...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 1st 2021, 9:12 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

it was just an example to see if I understood correctly - I would only fit 4 to 5kw anyway mainly to cover aircon

In the uk its easy - 4kw max for domestic production end of story.
Forum: Portugal
Apr 1st 2021, 6:17 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

ok - so if I am contracted to say 5kw - theoretically I can have a 10kw PV system but only export 5kw of that
Forum: Portugal
Apr 1st 2021, 3:55 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

What limits are you referring to?
Forum: Portugal
Apr 1st 2021, 2:56 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

so it all depends on what contracted power rate you have selected - This is one hell of a bizarre system to operate, if you have to make a rough guess on your max power need and if go above your...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 31st 2021, 12:17 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,457
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Heat pump

many thanks AMT63, I will take a look online - are you plumbing it to underfloor heating?

Had a look at online products and cant find the exact one but this one looks like a rebadged version at...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 31st 2021, 12:03 am
Replies: 41
Views: 1,774
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: IMI exemption?

cheers red, that does seem a fairer system than the "line the pockets of the rich" like in the UK

and a damn sight cheaper than the UKs council tax, at less than 1% - unless there are other taxes...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 30th 2021, 10:48 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Thumbs up Re: Solar PV - self consumption

as the comments were deleted I did not know what they had written so sorry if any rules were broken
Forum: Portugal
Mar 30th 2021, 10:42 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

Can somebody please confirm what the max allowable solar pv system is for a domestic property - is it now 30KW

I am having great difficulty finding up to date acurate info on domestic solar - I...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 30th 2021, 8:52 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

billbullock and score76 if you want to private message me with your comments Im fine with that !
Forum: Portugal
Mar 30th 2021, 1:29 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

wow - 28'C cold water supply LOL you need a water chiller

I suppose its all down individual circumstances to what power is used and when and of course personal choice. No point in having it if you...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 30th 2021, 12:10 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

I know giving EDP "free" electricity is a bitter pill to swallow for some but for the system to operate it must go somewhere if your not using it and dont have batteries to store it or you could just...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 30th 2021, 11:59 am
Replies: 68
Views: 6,251
Posted By RUFUS HOUND

Re: Solar PV - self consumption

I was thinking that during warm season aircon, domestic hot water, pool circulation pump, pool heating and any household electric usage like washing machine/ drier/ fridge/ freezer/ cooker/ hob/...
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