Water Heating systems - Solar Geysers
Solar geysers are more expensive to get installed in your house but the amount of cash you'll save by having a system such as this installed will pay for itself quickly.Regardless of the increase in initial price, a solar water heater has the ability to help you save money over the long haul. There's two variables that should be thought of when choosing a solar geyser:
The quality of your water as well as the frequency of frost locally. All these factors is essential to the performance of your solar water heater.
Exactly how much you'll save does depend on a couple of things:
The performance of one's water heating system
Location and solar sources you have access too
Huge monthly saving on water heating of up to 50 - 80 percent is possible. Solar energy is free of charge, so when you have a heating system in place you do not have to deal with electricity companies anymore and their rising cost of power In case a power shortage should arise, this will be of no concern to you.
Solar Heating: Easier To Afford to pay for Than You Think
When setting up a solar water heater, one of the major concerns to the consumer is the cost. In the last little while, the cost of getting a solar heating system has got more affordable for the typical person. Recently our technology has increased, and people are realizing that our conventional energy sources are under an enormous level of strain. Because of this, the cost of installing a solar water heating system has significantly dropped.
Costs And Potential Eskom Rebates
The estimated price to purchase and put in a solar water heater will set the house owner back around R18000 to R30000. Having said that, the individual is entitled to submit an application for an Eskom rebate, in which they would be given a 30 percent refund of their original purchase cost. Eskom get the final say on the rebate, after they have worked out how efficient you solar system is.By using the Eskom rebate system, clients are able to readily establish which solar water heating systems are best for them.
Should you be looking to get the rebate you will need to choose a system that is SABS and Eskom approved, this also shows the consumer which devices will last longer and be more durable with our South African climate Often consumers think that the Eskom rebate system is fill of mistakes at the administration level. You will find that any trustworthy dealer will provide all your necessary paper work on your behalf, and make sure you get the rebate. Selected approved dealers get a 100 percent success rate when they apply for the eskom rebate.
How long before it pays itself off?
The rate at which a solar geyser saves money compared to a conventional electric geyser, has so many home owners switching over to them. It doesn't take long for it to pay itself off, and once paid off, you receive continued savings thereafter. The longer you've got the solar water heater, the more you will save. It depends on the water consumption of your household, as too how quickly the solar geyser pays itself off, which should be in the region of three - 4 years.
Solar Water Heater Accessories
If you wish to get your home solar ready and make use of a solar powered system, there is some equipment you will need.
You will need all these materials when getting the solar geyser to work for you:
A gadget that will exchange heat
A gadget that can collect solar energy
Once these have been obtained, it’s time to decide between a direct system and an indirect system.
Now, to outline the differences between the two systems
What is a direct system?
In a direct system, solar geysers are placed inside of the roof, which can lead to a potential loss of heat in the piping between the solar panels and solar geysers. Your water runs and circulates through collector panels on the roof, so high quality water is needed. In order for the geyser to work efficiently, the temperature outdoors should not drop below 4 degrees. These types of water heating systems should not be used in the colder regions of South Africa, as cold weather makes them less efficient.
Indirect solar heating systems
These systems are closed and the heat does not circulate through the household’s water supply. They use an indirect transfer of heat through the solar panels fluid. In an indirect system, the solar geysers and collector panels are placed side by side on the roof, which minimizes potential heat loss. Using an indirect system will benefit you more in areas with a colder climate and where the quality of water is not the greatest.
Things you should know about water heating systems:
Both the home owner and the water heater supplier have the option to claim an Eskom rebate.
