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I only know about the electrical side of things, if you've altered the electrical installation in any way you'd be required to issue an electrical CoC for the installation.
So, please clarify: If i installed a solar geyser manifold, with 12V circulation pump + 10W solar panel, that circulates water into an existing geyser, I don't need a COC at all?
If Solar got involved you will need COC. Solar is an alternative energy source and con not be switched off if the system overheats as a thermostat will do in a conventional system. This means a competent person must design and certify that the system comply.
If Solar got involved you will need COC. Solar is an alternative energy source and con not be switched off if the system overheats as a thermostat will do in a conventional system. This means a competent person must design and certify that the system comply.
You do realize that a solar geyser doesn't have electricity, right? Since it's just water, it relies on pressure release valves instead. The only electricity involved in this case is the 12V circulation pump, connected to it's own solar panel.
I don't have any more knowledge on the subject but I think your answer is yes, no, maybe... the issues similar to yours were discussed here and there was no definate consensus or answer I'm afraid, the arguments for and against both had merit. http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...ehole-Pump-COC
I don't have any more knowledge on the subject but I think your answer is yes, no, maybe... the issues similar to yours were discussed here and there was no definate consensus or answer I'm afraid, the arguments for and against both had merit. http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/s...ehole-Pump-COC
AndyD, I have looked at that post, a couple of times, and can see how a COC could be applicable, due to the high voltages involved. But with a solar geyser retrofit, the ONLY electricity involved is the 12V circulation pump. And then the geyser timer - if / where needed, but not always present.
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