SO16_Saint Posted 11 October, 2010 Share Posted 11 October, 2010 Anyone got this/thought about it? http://www.homesun.com/ It seems good, and if it IS free - all the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddys Cat Posted 11 October, 2010 Share Posted 11 October, 2010 If I read the small print on the TV correctly, when you agree to the contract you sign away any right to excess electricity you generate which can be sold to the national grid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 11 October, 2010 Author Share Posted 11 October, 2010 If I read the small print on the TV correctly, when you agree to the contract you sign away any right to excess electricity you generate which can be sold to the national grid I think that's right yes. You get free electricity and Amy that you don't use gets put in the pot for general use by others. Sounds a win win?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 11 October, 2010 Share Posted 11 October, 2010 money saving expert guy has been going on about this, sound good to me, depends on your roof though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 11 October, 2010 Author Share Posted 11 October, 2010 money saving expert guy has been going on about this, sound good to me, depends on your roof though Have just been reading money saving expert site and the comments are great. If we are eligible (lordswood) I will seriously consider it - or should I say I'll ask the mrs and if she likes the idea we will consider it! "just think of the shoes you could buy love" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 11 October, 2010 Share Posted 11 October, 2010 Have just been reading money saving expert site and the comments are great. If we are eligible (lordswood) I will seriously consider it - or should I say I'll ask the mrs and if she likes the idea we will consider it! "just think of the shoes you could buy love" ive filled out the online check tool but i think our roof if no good unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 This seems to me to fall into the 'too good to be true' category. There must be a catch somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 I'm in. Nothing to lose as far as I can see. Unless it looks ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenevaSaint Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 There's no catch to this, plenty of companies doing it. I read an article the other day though, if you get a say 20K loan over x years (can't remember how many) @ 7% you'd be better off taking that approach. The system would pay for itself and the loan over 20 years. The 20K loan is a stumbling block for most people, but is the better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 I have signed up because I couldn't be bothered to go through the process of getting a loan, choosing which system to install, installing it, servicing it etc etc. I am never going to put up these things for a 15-20 year pay off, but think that the compromise is acceptable, where I get cheaper electricity and they can get the rest. It depends on looks and how much electricity is paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 has anyone considered the detrimental effect the look of this makes to the value of you house, the cost of repair if you have to remove it to get at any tiles of roof repairs needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 12 October, 2010 Author Share Posted 12 October, 2010 has anyone considered the detrimental effect the look of this makes to the value of you house, the cost of repair if you have to remove it to get at any tiles of roof repairs needed? The company will remove the panels twice free of charge for you for any repairs you need to do. Regarding the look and resale-ability of the house, I reckon that if its a straight choice between a house with and one without a buyer would go for the one WITH the panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 If i had it, it would be on the rear of the house anyway, so only my neighbours and burglars would see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 so they have an installment scheme. v novel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 The company will remove the panels twice free of charge for you for any repairs you need to do. Regarding the look and resale-ability of the house, I reckon that if its a straight choice between a house with and one without a buyer would go for the one WITH the panels. I suggest that it is a way of getting in your door.Once you have in your mind bought in they may be able to sell you a kit as your roof 'may not qualify' I would check with the environment people that there are indeed grants still availibkle as I tried to get one for something but the money had been withdrawn/spent up. I hope it is easy and straightforward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 I suggest that it is a way of getting in your door.Once you have in your mind bought in they may be able to sell you a kit as your roof 'may not qualify' I would check with the environment people that there are indeed grants still availibkle as I tried to get one for something but the money had been withdrawn/spent up. I hope it is easy and straightforward Our drinking buddy in Salisbury got all this done while the grants existed and is having it installed in the next week or so. Will find out how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 October, 2010 Share Posted 12 October, 2010 Our drinking buddy in Salisbury got all this done while the grants existed and is having it installed in the next week or so. Will find out how it goes probably got pushed into the front of the queue. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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