Monday, December 13, 2010

Solar Thermal Heating

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Solar thermal heating is one of the most cost effective and efficient ways to incorporate the benefits of renewable energy int...
Sunday, June 21, 2009

Apples To Oranges ?

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With the growing industry of Solar Thermal Products, a lot of products are hitting the market that are not built correctly, e...
Saturday, May 23, 2009

What about Evacuated Tubes vs. Flat Panels vs. Thermosyphon Panels vs. U-Pipes?

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Evac Tubes are great for hot summer days to sub zero temperatures, and can go on the ground, slanted against a house wall, or...

Can I install these solar panels myself?

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Sure, no problem. It takes about 90 minutes to put together one of our panels. If it sits in the yard, it is not a complicated i...

Is solar water heating a viable alternative to gas or electric heating?

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Solar should not be seen as an alternative to heat sources, but rather a supplement. Solar cannot totally replace the need for ...

How long will it take to recoup my investment?

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Our Solar Thermal Panels are much more affordable than most other Solar Water Heaters available on the market today. For a hous...

What happens if one of my Evacuated Tubes is broken?

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A non-event.  This is a simple fix. The tubes will not break for weather issues, but a baseball, rock, or falling meteor will w...

Will water be heated on a cloudy day?

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Yes. Although the output of the collector will be reduced on cloudy days, they are still able to provide a significant amo...

What is a drain-back system?

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It is one of the least expensive setups to use as part of the operating system for your solar thermal. The DrainBack system all...

Will the Solar Thermal Collector be a fire hazard during hot/dry weather?

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Not at all. The hot solar thermal fluid is contained within the copper lines. Each component of our Solar Collectors are high...

Can Solar Thermal Collectors heat water to a high-enough temperature?

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It all depends on the solar insolation (sunlight) for that day. The Evacuated tubes set at the proper angle , based on your nee...

What maintenance is required for Solar Collectors?

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Under normal conditions and circumstances, no maintenance of the system is required for several years . The life expectancy of ...

Can Solar Water Heaters be used for large scale hot water production?

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Yes. Our Solar Thermal Collectors can be added in series or parallel to provide additional water heating capacity as needed. Th...

Can I heat my swimming pool or spa with solar panels?

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YES--- Solar can be used efficiently to supplement the pool or hot tub water with a heat exchanger. Simply put, when the Sun co...