Solar water heating systems use solar panels (also known as collectors) to collect heat from the sun and use it to heat up water which is stored in a solar hot water cylinder. A boiler or immersion heater can be used as a back-up to heat the water further to reach the temperature you want.
If a dedicated solar cylinder is not already in place, then you will need to replace the existing cylinder with a new cylinder with a solar heating coil. This is likely to be larger than your current cylinder
Most conventional boilers and hot water cylinder systems are compatible with solar water heating. However, if your boiler is a combination boiler (combi) a solar hot water system may not be compatible.
A brief site survey is all it takes to assess the suitability of solar thermal for your home or business. On a domestic property an installation usually takes a week
Maintenance
Maintenance costs are generally very low. Our systems come with 2 year workmanship guarantee and standard manufactures warranty on all equipment. We advise you have your system checked thoroughly and serviced every 3-5 years as it is likely that after this period of time, the anti-freeze that is used to protect your system in the winter months will need to be topped up or be replaced as it degrades over time reducing the performance of your system.
For independent and impartial advice visit the Energy Saving Trust Website
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