1) I have started an attempt to educate myself about solar water space heating, which I would like to install to supplement heat to the existing hydronic in-floor heating system, using a heating oil fed boiler. I bought the book "Solar Water Heating" by Bob Ramlow and it is a good read. I am trying to figure out, if this can be a DIY job. I am relatively handy with tools as I have built my own house. I am also thinking about getting a professional installation quote but seem to be unable finding an installer in the Newburyport, MA \ North Shore area. Does anybody have any recommendations?
2) I kind of jumped in backwards because I first searched for drainback system information and ended-up talking to a company by the name of "King Solar, LLC" in West Linn, OR. -There also is a "King Solar Products, Inc." in Portland, OR - Apparently, both companies are owned by the same people. King Solar's web site is mediocre and confusing. King Solar Products' site is slick.
They told me they are manufacturers and quoted me a good price (in the name of the LLC and requested that I pay by check) for a solar hot water drainback system but I would have to arrange for the shipping. From Florida from an address, which turns out to be AET (Alternate Energy Technologies).
So what does this make King Solar? A reseller of AET equipment? Or what?
Does anybody have any feedback on this company?
Any feedback on either subject will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ronald
