Overview
TopThe Travis Perkins Group can provide all your training and product needs for your sustainable project. The following checklists provide a reminder of key products required for various installations:-
Installation of photovoltaic cells
TopTravis Perkins Group has everything you need to complete a Solar PV installation. We provide Installer training courses and products listed below:
5 Essential Photovoltaic Items
| Item | Key considerations before purchase |
|---|---|
| Module (Panel) |
Required module output? Module dimensions? Module cost? |
| Module Mounting kit |
Above roof mounted? Integrated in roof? Ground mounted? Flat roof (A frame)? |
| Inverter |
Compatible with size or array? |
| Generation meter |
Location of meter (customer must have access to meter reading) |
| DC Wiring and connectors |
Cable size Wiring configuration of array. |
Don't forget
DC and ac isolators
Warning labels
Consumer unit
RCD
MCB
AC wiring
DC and AC testing kit
Irradiance Meter
Cable entry roof tiles
Installation of solar hot water items
TopTravis Perkins Group provides Installer training courses and products listed below:
5 Essential Hot Water Items
Key Consideration: What type of system, Sealed or Drain back?
| Item | Key considerations before purchase |
|---|---|
| Collector |
Type of collector (flat plate or evacuated tube)? Required collector output? Collector dimensions? Collector cost? |
| Collector Mounting kit |
Above roof mounted? Integrated in roof? Ground mounted? Flat roof (A frame)? |
| Hot water cylinder |
Sealed or open vent? How many coils? Compatible with demand? Cylinder dimensions? |
| Pump set |
Compatible with collector size? Recovery period and cylinder size? |
| Electrical controls |
Compatible with collector, cylinder and pump set? |
Don't forget
Flexible pipework and fittings
Insulation
Clips
Glycol for sealed systems
Filling pumps
Air vents
Pipe clips
Possible buffer vessel
Pipe entry flashings on roof
Installation of ground source heat pump items
TopTravis Perkins Group provides Installer training courses, Site Assessment services and products listed below:
5 Essential Ground Source Heat Pump Items
Key Consideration: What type of heating system is in the property?
| Item | Key considerations before purchase |
|---|---|
| Size of Heat Pump |
Required output for heat pump (full or part load)? |
| Ground collector type and size |
Available ground collector area to match heat pump? |
| Buffer vessel |
What is heat pumps main load, hot water, heating or both? |
| Controls |
Heat pump, buffer vessel, central heating, hot water, outside temperature compensation? |
| Glycol and filling pump |
Ready mix or self-mix? Size of pump? |
Don't forget
Heat pump collector manifold
Insulation
Under floor heating
Electrical connections
Installation of air source heat pump items
TopTravis Perkins Group provides the products you need to complete your job.
5 Essential Air Source Heat Pump Items
Key Consideration: What type of heating system is in the property?
| Item | Key considerations before purchase |
|---|---|
| Size of Heat Pump |
Required output for heat pump (full or part load) |
| Heat pump location |
Will effect heat pump efficiency and noise |
| Buffer vessel |
What is heat pumps main load, hot water, heating or both? |
| Controls |
Heat pump, buffer vessel, central heating, hot water, outside temperature compensation, bivalent operation controls |
| Glycol |
Ready mix or self-mix if external run of pipework is required |
Don't forget
Heat pump collector manifold
Insulation
Under floor heating
Electrical connections