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Solar water heater kits are a very cost-effective, a lot of money can be saved using solar energy to heat water.

Solar Water Heater Kits

A perfect example of a passive solar water heating kit is the 48 gallon tank and collector featured here. In this setup, antifreeze is used as the thermal carrier, which allows it to be used in locations which experiencesub-freezing temperatures during the winter. The 48 gallon tank is enough hot water for about 4 people, depending on usage habits. The system

includes an electrical backup coil, so that if the weather conditions prevent the collection of solar heat, as might happen in a snow storm, the system will still be able to provide hot water effectively

The only major drawback to a passive system is that it is location-restrictive. If your climate is too cold, or is often overcast, a passive system will not be able to provide enough heat to keep your water at a desirable temperature, and your electric backup system will be running much of the time. If your winter temperatures average below 20 degrees Fahrenheit for multiple days at a time, a passive system is probably not the right choice for you. By the same token, if your summer temperatures regularly exceed 110 Fahrenheit, you could end up creating more heat than the water can handle without coming to a boil, which will wreak havoc on your pipes, not to mention the unpleasant prospect of delivering boiling water when you turn on the tap.

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