Installing a Solar Hot Water System is one of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your house or company with lowering your energy consumption and costs.
Global CO2 atmospheric levels have surpassed 396 parts per million, and Australians are bracing for yet another significant increase in the retail cost of electricity.
In this SameDayHotWaterService, people go through the various types of solar hot water systems, Brisbane available, such as flat plates, evacuated tubes, and heat pumps, as well as the factors to consider when selecting the best one for you.
Electric storage hot water systems were banned in Australia in 2012, making it more vital than ever to understand what systems are available and which would best suit your house.
Every day that your home or business continues to use that old electric storage hot water system is another day that you are missing out on the lower operating costs, increased property value, and reduced CO2 emissions that a well-designed and installed solar system can give. I’m sure you’ll agree that these are topics that are becoming increasingly relevant to us all.
Solar Hot Water System Types:
Close Coupled (tank on roof) and Split Systems are the two primary types of solar hot water systems (tank on the ground). I’ll also talk about Heat Pumps, which are considered solar-based technology by many.
Type 1 configuration
These have cheaper operating expenses (except boosting) because they use natural “thermosiphon” to transport water from the collection to the storage tank instead of electricity. In exchange, you get a bulkier unit with more system weight on the roof. A 300L storage tank, for example, can hold 300kg of water plus the weight of the tank and collector.
Type 2 configuration
The collector is positioned on the roof, but the storage tank is located elsewhere, usually on the ground. To monitor temperatures and transport water from the collector(s) to the storage tank, split systems require the use of solar pumps and controllers. This does necessitate the consumption of a little amount of energy — typically around 28-60 watts per hour for up to 8+ hours per day.
Solar hot water that has been tempered
All new hot water systems in Australia are required by law to be “tempered” to a maximum temperature of 50°C in all bathrooms in the home; this is accomplished by employing a tempering valve to mix cold water into the hot water line to obtain the desired temperature. This is a safety feature that guards against scalding in both children and adults. During the summer, a high-quality solar system can provide hot water temperatures of up to 90°C. Untempered laundry and kitchens are possible, but it is not suggested and comes at a cost.
Conclusion:- Installing a solar hot water system is not just a great investment for your house or company, but also for the larger community, given the need to address global warming, the introduction of carbon taxes, and pressure on the aging utility infrastructure.
