Why Do You Switch to a Compact Solar Water Heater?

Nowadays every homeowner and business owner wants to invest in a residential or commercial solar heating system for good reasons. When you’re into solar water heating, a compact solar water heater is perhaps one of the most affordable solar water heaters available right now.

The Northern Lights integrated solar water heater comes with the High Performance TZ58 1800 Sun Rain Solar Collectors. This solar powered unit is specifically designed for residential hot water and comes with heat pipe vacuum tubes integrated into a complete unit.

The solar water heating system is SRCC certified to deliver hot water in homes with four to five people. This solar water heater comes with an 80 gallon stainless steel made and heavily insulated water tank. The compact solar water heater is generally installed on the south facing roof or ground mounted with 45 degree frame system.

However, the installation and operation of the system are quite simple. One end of the system connects to the cold water intake of the house whereas the hot water supply to the other end. The heat pipes comprise of 30 tubes present inside the storage tank.

When the heat energy transfers from the vacuum tubes to the heat pipes and directly to the potable water, the water gets heated. The hot water goes to the top of the tank where it starts supply hot water best suiting the residential hot water requirements.

This solar water heating system is highly efficient and doesn’t require any maintenance. Though this system features with a vacuum tube with a heat pipe and an internally sealed heat exchanger, the unit doesn’t suffer from any kind leakage as well as tubes remain damage-free. Even if a tube is broken, simply replace the vacuum tube with a new one. Rest assured that, the system works consistently without that tube.

If you’re still not convinced about installing a compact solar water heater, take a look at the reasons discussed below.

No Requirement of Electricity –

Northern Lights compact solar water heater is a pressurized system and doesn’t come with pumps. The water gets moving through the system due the pressure of the municipal water supply. When you open the hot water faucet, the hot water from the storage tank starts flowing and the cold water flows to the tank which is then again heated through the solar vacuum tubes.

No Overheating –

This system features with a built-in air-release valve and temperature and pressure valve that opens at 90C or 194F. When the solar water heater gets hot, it will vent off the excess amount of heat from the system.

Rust-free –

The compact solar water heater has stainless steel inner tank and outer tank to prevent rusting. Custom logos are available to label your water heater.

Affordability –

This system costs only slightly more than an ordinary water tank. The life expectancy of the unit is nearly double as it doesn’t include any heating element or gas burner that will fail eventually. Moreover, you’ll take advantage of 30% federal tax credit and state tax credits upon buying the the OG-300 Certified Complete Solar Hot Water System.

No Professional Installation –

You don’t require a solar specialist for the installation of a compact solar water heater. You can install it quickly or contact a general contractor. But prior to the installation, you should check your local building codes.

Payback –

Typically, the payback of a compact solar water heater is one to three years whereas with the solar water heating kit, the payback can be as little as three months.

Bottom Line –

Are you convinced about investing in a compact solar water heater for your home hot water needs? If yes, then you should look no further than Northern Lights Solar Tubs. For more information about our solar water heating packages, feel free to contact us as soon as possible at +1 (800) 317-9054.