| In general, solar water heater systems can be | | | | devices such electric pumps are installed in the |
| more costly to purchase and setup than standard | | | | system to push the water it is then called solar |
| gas or electric water heating systems. However, | | | | active. To keep the water hot for long period of |
| by using a solar heater you will definitely save | | | | time a good insulation should be made to the |
| money on the long run.. By selecting to use solar | | | | storage tank. |
| energy technology you can expect to save | | | | Usually you will find two types of solar water |
| around 50 to 80% on your electricity bills. | | | | heater: the two-tank and the one-tank and solar |
| Gathering energy coming from the sun to heat | | | | collectors exist in quite a few designs but in |
| water is not a new idea at all. Such technology | | | | general glazed flat-plate collectors are widely used |
| using solar power for heating water exists since | | | | on solar water heater systems. Solar collectors |
| the year 1800. Producing warm water with solar | | | | can be fixed on the roof of your house or on the |
| energy can be employed about every where in | | | | ground and in both cases, for best performance |
| the world and the sun and some special | | | | they should preferably be pointing south. |
| equipment is the only thing needed. | | | | Installing a solar water heater will not cover all |
| The key parts of a solar water heater are the | | | | your hot water needs this is why you also need a |
| solar collectors that grab and concentrate the | | | | traditional electric or gas water heater for days of |
| energy coming from the sun and the storage | | | | bad weather where there is no sunshine. Despite |
| tank. Such simple setup is usually called passive | | | | this little inconvenient you can expect to make |
| solar power. When mechanical and electrical | | | | substantial savings. |