Solar hot water heater system collects solar energy and uses that energy to heat water for household use. It is a cost effective and energy efficient system. It requires little maintenance. It is one of the most effective applications of solar energy.
The big benefit of having the system is that you can reduce your water heating bill by 50%. Other benefit includes you can receive federal tax credit; you save money and help the environment. It adds value to your home too.
The basic types of water heater system are Active and Passive system. The passive system works well in warm climate area. This system is easy to install and it does not have any moving parts. In this system the collector captures sun light and heat the water in storage tank. The storage tank must be installed close to the collector.
The active system works well in moderate climate area. This system includes pump, valves and controls. This system has two types. Direct circulation system and Indirect circulation system. The direct circulation system circulates water through collectors and into home. The indirect system circulates non freezing heat transfer fluid through collector and a heat exchanger. The fluid heats water and it flows back into home.
If you are living in warm climate where it hardly gets cold then you should consider buying a passive system. If you are living in cold climate where it freezes and snowy, you should consider in buying active system. The passive hot water heater system is less expensive than active hot water heater system.
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