Pre-build solar hot water kits
Solar hot water kits for free hot water: an economic alternative to expensive professional contractors
Making your own DIY solar hot water system is a great project. But you probably won´t always you have the time to start-up and new DIY project or sometimes you just want to skip the tough parts. Therefore we pre-selected some best-selling ´pre-build´ solar hot water kits that are far less expensive than the prices that professional solar hot water contractors will charge you for installing a solar hot water system (check our financial analysis here).
When you buy a ´pre-build´ solar hot water kit, all parts are made ´ready for installation´. A very detailed manual that goes with the solar hot water kits will help you connect the solar system to your existing hot water tank. And this will be far less time consuming than building the installation completely by yourself from scratch. We selected the two best ´pre-build´ solar hot water kits for you. The one that is best for you mainly depends on whether you live in an area where temperatures drop below freezing regularly, or in an area where in hardly ever freezes. Check the map which system is right for you.
More interested in a full blown DIY Solar Hot Water System? Check out our review on DIY guides here!
For cool climates: Heliodyne Solar Hot Water Kits Cool Climate
If your region is prone to freezing, then a cool climate “closed loop” system is required. In these solar hot water kits a special non-toxic, freeze-resistant fluids is used, instead of water, to transfer the heat. This process protects your system from burst pipes during winter or cold nights and provides greater durability and trouble-free operation. A closed-loop system is also recommended in areas where the water is hard, since it prevents scaling in the pipes. It´s available in a flush or rack mount.
Benefits Heliodyne Solar Hot Water Kits Cool Climate
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The great benefit of the Heliodyne Cool Climate solar hot water kits is it´s efficient operation. When there is sufficient heat to be drawn from the collectors, the controller automatically activates the pumps. Heated solar fluid is then circulated from the collectors, through the heat exchanger, where its heat is transferred to water in the storage tank. The solar liquid is then pumped back to the collectors to once again be reheated. This circulation loop will continue as long as there is heat to be drawn from the collectors. During times when there is little or no sun, a backup heating system will be activated to provide adequate hot water.
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For warm climates: Heliodyne Solar Hot Water Kits Warm Climate
Heliodyne Warm Climate solar hot water kits are an outstanding pick for regions where freezing is not a major concern. In this open loop design, water circulates directly from the solar collector to the tank where the water is stored. The simplicity of the Heliodyne Warm Climate system makes it quite affordable (in comparison to professional solar hot water contractors, but you slash these costs when done completely DIY!
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Benefits Heliodyne Solar Water Heating Warm Climate
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The great benefit of Heliodyne Solar Hot Water Kits is their efficient operation. When there is sufficient heat to be drawn from the collectors, the controller automatically activates a pump, which will pull cold water from the storage tank through the collectors to be heated. Once heated, the water is pumped back down into the storage tank for consumption. This process will continue as long as there is heat to be drawn from the collectors. During times when there is little or no sun, the backup heating system will be activated to provide adequate hot water.
If you want to cut costs the bare minimum and choose to go for a DIY project, get yourself a DIY solar hot water manual.
