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Solar Hot Water

Building Science-to-Sales Translator

Solar Hot Water = Solar Hot Water System

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Technical Description

Solar water heaters use energy from the sun to naturally heat water. These systems usually include one or two collectors that typically sit on a house’s roof. System designs can vary depending on many factors such as aesthetics, rigor of freezing conditions and cost. Homes ready for solar water heating systems should be designed with adequate space on the roof that is unshaded and with enough space in the utility room for a water storage tank and any needed pumps and controls.

Alternate Terms

Advanced Solar Hot Water Heater

Solar Hot Water System
Sales Message

Solar hot water systems use the free energy of the sun to produce hot water. What this means to you is all the hot water you want at lower cost. Isn’t it time homes used advanced technology components?

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