| Solar Hot Water Systems |
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Now’s the time to GO SOLAR. To save your energy costs and run your household efficiently go for solar water heater. |
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Installing a low emissions hot water system can save a family $300–$700 in utility costs each year. |
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The old myths that you run short of hot water when the sun doesn’t shine or that it takes a long time to install a solar system are just that – myths. While most of the energy comes free from the sun, electric or gas boosters automatically cut in if the weather turns bad, so there’s always plenty of hot water, and a solar system can be installed in a matter of hours.
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Interest free payments over 18-24 months and many rebates from govts should make it easy for you to install solar hot water systems and reduce your carbon emissions. |
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| Edwards: |
- Edwards Solar Hot Water the company who boast numerous industry and environmental awards for their quality stainless steel solar hot water products are very excited about the future.
- Their team of local Edwards Solar Hot Water dealers have an excellent reputation in offering you immediate hot water solutions, all with environmental benefits that assist in helping out your pocket as well as Mother Nature.
- Edwards Solar Hot Water has been manufacturing Solar Hot Water systems in Australia for Australian conditions for over 45 years and as you would imagine with this history, are experts in Solar Hot Water.
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If you are interested in Solar energy but swamped with so much information that a final choice is hard to make, here’s a succinct summary of what to expect with today’s solar technology: |
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| Did you know? |
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By replacing an electric hot water system and installing an Edwards Solar Hot Water system, you will reduce your water heating energy usage by up to 90% . |
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| Commonly available solar systems |
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| • Roof Mounted Thermosiphon Systems |
A solar panel (containing energy collectors) and connecting tank are both mounted on a north facing roof to capture the day’s sunlight and heat. As hot liquids will rise naturally when heated, heat circulation and transfer occurs automatically between collectors and the hot water tank, with cooler water moving down to the collectors to be heated. This system will use gravity to feed heated water to the household, often requiring no pump. Fluid movement continuous during the daytime, using 30% the energy required for most existing systems. view more |
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| • Streamline Split Systems (ground systems) |
Solar collectors are mounted to a north facing roof with a separate tank beside the house, usually where hot water is needed most (eg. Bathroom, kitchen or laundry etc) therefore no bulge on your roof. Fluid will heat up during the day at the collectors then flow to the water tank to transfer thermal energy. Cool water from the tank will be pumped up to the collectors to be heated. The system is often regulated by thermal sensors so the pump won’t use up energy unnecessarily. There is no chance of wasting water from overheating because the solar controller automatically stops the water circulating once the storage tank is full of hot water. view more |
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| • Compact, low cost Split System - Vulcan VSi160 |
- Vulcan VSi160 is a popular low cost split system that most people find it easy to switch to and also its a popular option for builders.
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High quality panel and gas boosted system comes with 160 L tank which is ground mounted.
- Fully installed net cost after eligible rebates likely to be $2500, subject to rebates regulations and installation cost verification.
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| • Heat Pumps |
Instead of using solar panels, the pump will use specialised fluids to extract heat energy from the air, releasing it to heat up water in a tank. The fluid will circulate continuously in the heat transfer cycle between air and water. Special fluids can allow heat transfer even at -26˚C, and all heat pumps are equipped with gas boosters providing hot water year round using approximately one third the energy of an electric water heater. -QUANTUM |
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| A key factor is the all-copper design of the solar panels. Not only is copper the best conductor of heat, it also goes the distance so far as longevity is concerned. So our customers not only save the most in the long run, they also get the highest government rebates. They look good too! Solarfirst’s diverse range of models means there is no need for any ugly bulge up on the roof. |
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