Fit a Solar Water Heater System in Your House
Why not use the power of the sun to provide you with a domestic hot water heating system? You can make and fit diy solar water heating easily and cheaply, perhaps for under 100 dollars depending on the materials you have available. Ready made solar water heaters usually cost over 1,000 dollars so making and fitting your own solar hot water system will save you hundreds of dollars, paying for itself in a month or two. After that your hot water will cost you nothing!
Solar heating works anywhere and at any time of the year – even wintertime! It is possible that solar heat might not provide all your hot water (it often does), but it will certainly save you a large chunk of your utility bill. Expect to save at least one third. These systems are simple, effective and very eco-friendly. Making a solar water heater is easily a weekend project, provided you plan it properly beforehandand assemble all the necessary parts.
The system consists of a simple glazed solar collector box containing water tubes that, in turn, are connected to the hot and cold water pipes of your existing hot water tank. A drain valve is usually fitted in case you need to isolate the solar water heater for any reason, such as going away for a winter vacation. Doing this work is very easy, and you do not have to be any kind of expert. The solar collector box will be sited and angled to face the sun at noon, and this can be on a roof or against a suitable wall. You will be able to get all the materials needed at your local hardware store, although most likely you will have some or all of these materials already.
Installing a solar water heater will not harm your existing domestic hot water system. In fact, by reducing the operating demands on your existing system, the solar [hot water|water] heater will help [prolong|extend] the [service|life] of your boiler or immersion heater as well as save on utility bills. A further advantage is that solar heat is a renewable resource, so there is an [environmental bonus|eco-bonus|green bonus] for installing a solar hot water system as well.
And it could have other uses. Solar hot water systems can be used for heating swimming pools by providing a gentle, all-year-round source of free heating. Are you thinking about underfloor heating, or do you already have such a central heating system? This typically [operates on|uses] a constant supply of [warm (as opposed to hot) |warm (not hot)] water with a low flow rate. Diy solar water heating is a great way to warm your home for very little cost.
It is amazing how satisfying it is to build a simple system that provides constant hot water without hurting our planet.
These solar water heating systems are simple and fitting them is straightforward, but it is very easy to make mistakes that will be hard to rectify later. It makes a lot of sense to get expert guidance and advice at the planning stage and before you start to build. This is a small but vital investment that costs very little but will ensure you do everything safely and efficiently. You will find out more about this on our specialized website.
In conclusion, we know from experience that making and fitting a solar water heating system will give you immense satisfaction, a lot of fun and really significant savings, so why not give it a try?