Solar Hot Water Systems – A Quick Guide

Installing a solar hot water system can be a cost effective and environmentally friendly way to generate warm water for your home. They can be used in any climate and are a viable option for use in many UK properties.

A solar hot water system consists of two main parts; a series of solar panels and a storage tank. In two tank systems the solar heater pre-heats water before it is passed to the conventional water tank. As an alternative there are also one tank systems where a backup heater is combined with the solar heater. Once the system is installed it will collect heat from the sun and in turn heat your water.

Although solar hot water systems will typically cost more to purchase and install than conventional systems they can be used to save money in the long run. How much money you can save will depend on many factors including the amount of hot water you use, your geographic location and the cost of traditional energy like gas and electricity. In order to maximise the effectiveness of the system the solar panels should be installed so that they are south facing and so receive the maximum amount of sunlight through the day.

If you are considering installing a solar water heating system and you live in the UK then you may qualify for a government grant towards the cost of it. There are many companies that specialise in installing this type of system. Typically the system will require a maintenance service every 3-5 years. read more information

Some people consider water filtration devices to be just an advertising tool. According to a recent report Americans have a never-ending chance to use treated water, therefore they are not prone to water infections compared to people of other nations. But actually this is not true.

House water filtration devices grab a lot of harmful contaminants that are present in our water supplies today. Chlorine is one of the most serious problems we have because of the fact that it is not capable to work as a purifier, and thus lets the contaminants enter your glass, so you still have a great risk of getting sick by consuming “treated” drinking water.

But now you have heard of the reverse osmosis water system which some believe is the most efficient water purification system.

It is a process generally used for purifying water and works by applying pressure to force water through a membrane that keeps the polluted water on one side and thus allows the pure solvent to pass to the other side.

This is the reverse of the normal osmosis process, which is the natural movement of solvent from an area of low solute concentration, through a membrane, to an area of high solute concentration when no external pressure is applied.

A Reverse Osmosis water system is suitable for all types of raw water like bore-well, over-head storage tanks, water tankers and municipal tap water supplies. The membranes used in this process have a thick barrier in the form of porous surrounding substance that acts as a wall and where most separation occurs.

A reverse osmosis water system is best known for its use in removing the salt from sea water and is commonly used for improving water for drinking and cooking all over the world. In industry, reverse osmosis removes minerals from heated water at power plants. The water is boiled and becomes thick repeatedly. It should be as pure as possible so that it does not leave deposits on the plumbing equipment or cause corrosion. It is also used to clean sewage and salty groundwater.

For small scale production of hydrogen, reverse osmosis water systems are often used to prevent formation of minerals on the surface of electrodes and to remove organics from drinking water.

The Three Best Choices For a Solar Hot Water System

Do you believe you can’t afford the extreme costs of a specialized solar hot water contractor, here is the solution, a DIY  installation.

Do you want to have a solar hot water panel? Go for it!! It is the best thing you could ever do. A DIY system, a specialized contractor who is coming to install the system for you or a pre-build DIY panel are the three options you have. All three of them giving you wonderful benefits with the energy of the sun.

1. Reduce your energy bill. Heating water is a large part of your energy bill, it can be around the 15 and 30 per cent. A DIY Solar Water Systems or every other Solar Panel can reduce this bill by 50-90%, saving you between $100 and $400 per year. You will not have to fret about price hikes or fuel shortage any longer. The power of the sun is capable of that.

2. Live environmental friendly. Obama’s energy bill declares that the carbon production of America has to be reduced by 15% in 2020. You will have reached that amount if you get yourself a solar hot water system. read more information

You have several options to select from when you want a solar hot water system.

3. Go see a professional contractor. The simplest, but least economical, as long as you´re not drawn-back (as many of you are) from the extreme out-of-pocket costs when installed by these contractors. You pay about $15.000 for a normal indirect solar hot water system. Bearing in mind a saving on your electricity bill of a maximum of $400 per year, will make a payback within 10 years very difficult.

2. Pre-build DIY Solar Hot Water Installation

A pre-build system is easier and less pricey. It  is a good choice for you when you don’t have the time to build one yourself or you believe you can’t manage to make a whole DIY system by yourself. There are some best-selling ´pre-build´ DIY systems for you that are much less costly than the prices that qualified contractors will charge you for a solar hot water system, but obviously more expensive than a ´starting from scratch ´DIY project.

1. You can make a DIY solar hot water system

This is the choice where you have to pay the least and it will be the most enjoyable!! Many people think it is very hard to build a DIY system, but it is not! It is in fact, very easy to make these panels. You don’t have to be a DIY black-belt to build one yourself. What is necessary is a great guide that explains exactly what to do.     

Having yourself a solar hot water system is one of the best investments in your house you can make these days…. You´ll get the best return on your investment if you make the decision to make a DIY solar water system by yourself. With a small investment you will decrease your electricity bill with a great amount.

Marly Kester (the author) is an expert in renewable energies and energy efficiency for ENERFY. ENERFY is an energy consultancy company advising their business customers on energy and ESCo contracts. Via [http://www.bestenergysaving.net] ENERFY provides energy efficiency and renewable energy tips and tools to DIY-ers, interested in reducing their energy bill and their carbon footprint. For more information of solar hot water systems see the link below.

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