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Solar Water Heaters

"One of the most cost effective ways to include renewable technologies into a building is by incorporating solar hot water" - US DEPARTMENT of ENERGY

 

 Solar water heating can be used for several things, heating your daily hot water, swimming pools and space heating are a few.

 Utilizing a solar water heater is the best place to start when going solar. It is realistic to save 30% or more on your electric bill for a standard household. Naturally the more hot water you use, the more you will save. While installing a system you can increase the size, and utilize some of the hot water to suppliment your home heating needs. Click on Domestic Hot Water for more info.
 Why do you have a swimming pool? Relaxation, excersize, social gathering? What ever the reason, a solar pool heater will increase the time you can enjoy your pool by 4 months out of the year. It won't cost a fortune in propane or electricity. These systems can pay for themselves in 3 years! The system uses the pumps already in place, with a simple controller and valve. When the pool needs heat, the valve opens, sending the pool water through the collectors. When it doesn't, the valve closes and the water goes directly through the filter and back to the pool.