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A Look At Solar Water Systems
If you’re steaming over you rising utility bills, then a solar water heater way be the solution to your problems. These solar heating systems are a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home because the system is fueled by sunshine. Unlike fossil fuels, sun energy is free, clean and there is an infinite supply. In this article, we’ll show you why installing a solar hot water heater into your home can save you money and help the environment.
Sun powered water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of these heating systems: active, which have circulating pumps and controls, and passive heating systems, which don’t. Passive heating systems are typically less expensive than active systems, but they’re usually not as efficient. However, passive systems can be more reliable and may last longer. For active systems, discuss the maintenance requirements with your system provider and consult the system’s owner’s manual. Most water heaters that run on sun power, require a well-insulated storage tank. Solar storage tanks have an additional outlet and inlet connected to and from the collector. In two-tank systems, the solar heater preheats water before it enters the conventional water heater. In one-tank systems, the back-up heater is combined with the solar storage in one tank.
May 3, 2010 Comments Off
