Valve Assembly
Build a Solar Hot Water System
Why not use the power of the sun to provide you with a domestic hot water heating system? A diy solar water heating system is easy and very cheap – less than 100 dollars is often quoted. Buying a ready made solar hot water heater will cost upwards of 1,000 dollars so making a solar water heater yourself will save you hundreds of dollars, paying for itself in just a few months. And think of the savings every month after that!
Solar water heating works anywhere in the world – even in the middle of winter! It might not heat all your hot water (it often does, however) but it will definitely make a huge difference in your heating costs. Savings of one third are quite usual. These solar heating systems are efficient, simple and environmentally green. Typically, you can make and fit a complete solar hot water system in a weekend, provided you get properly organized firstand get all the parts assembled.
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. Position the collector box so that it faces the mid-day sun, mounting it on the roof if you wish, or attached to a wall, but ideally close to your hot water tank to minimize heat losses through the pipes. All necessary materials will be available from your local hardware store, although you will probably find you already have some of them in your shed.
You will not damage your existing hot water system when making and fitting a solar water heater. In fact, by lowering the use of the existing heaters, the solar hot water heater will help extend the service of your boiler or immersion heater and also save on utility and maintenance costs. Remember also that solar heating is free energy that reduces our use of non-renewable fuels and lowers the carbon footprint, so there is an green bonus for fitting a solar water heater 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. Do you have, or are you planning on fitting, underfloor central heating? This typically uses a constant supply of 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.
There is something very satisfying about making a simple device that saves you money, gives you free hot water on demand and helps save the planet at the same time.
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 is really sensible, therefore, to invest in expert professional guidance and help when planning and building your solar hot water system. This is a small but vital investment that costs surprisingly little but will ensure you do everything safely and properly. We have more information 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?
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