We once though that solar water heaters were atypical and opulent. However the level of air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and global warming have made them essential. With the kind of technologies that are in place today, it is easy to capture solar energy efficiently. This is particular good because solar energy is clean and renewable.<\/p>\n
This write-up details the types of solar water heating systems that are available in the market today and how you should pick a suitable one for your home. There are two main types namely passive and active systems and they are both further classified as well.<\/p>\n
In a passive system, the tank acts as the solar collector in addition to storing the water. It is very simple to use and maintain, as it does not have electrical and mechanical components. It is available in two varieties: open loop system and closed loop system. In the open loop, the main water supply to the house is directed to circulate water between the collector and the tank. In the closed loop, water goes only to the tank and a non-toxic antifreeze heat-transfer liquid between the tank and the collector transfers heat to the water.<\/p>\n
Even though passive systems are cheap, simple, use gravity to supply water from the storage tank to your home and avoid overheating water, they are suitable for use only in warm areas that rarely have snow. California and Florida are examples of ideal climate for these. They can be rendered useless in places where the water in the tank can freeze.<\/p>\n
Active systems are more efficient than passive systems and are also available in closed and open loop forms. They are different from passive systems in that the water\/ non-toxic anti-freeze heat transfer liquid is circulated by a pump. Active closed systems are functional and useful in cold regions also.<\/p>\n
Read on for some plumbing facts about solar water heaters. The foremost thing to do is to make sure that your roof is strong enough to support an often large passive system. At the bottom of the tank will be the water supply and at the top will be the pipe for hot water to be delivered in to your home because hot water rises above cold.<\/p>\n
Active systems use pumps and are therefore more challenging to plumb. Picking a pump of the right size is crucial. The advantage however is that active systems do not have to be on your roof.<\/p>\n
Plumbing a solar water heater is not very difficult and you can take it up as a DIY project. However, I would recommend you work under the supervision of a licensed plumber if you are setting up an active system for your home.<\/p>\n
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