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Solar water heater usually systems come with a backup unit
The solar water heater system is usually paired with a backup gas or electric water heater, which has 2 purposes:
“What’s the point of a solar water heater if I need a backup unit?”
Well, the gas or electric backup unit should barely run at all. The heated water is stored in a well-insulated tank, preventing the water from cooling down too much before it’s used.
The backup unit just adds a bit of supplemental heat to keep the water at a comfortable temperature.
Overall, you’ll save 70% to 90% on your water heating bill using a solar water heating system.
Size of Water heater Required
But if you only need a loose estimate of what size you need (versus an exact calculation), follow these guidelines:
For more info contact Ariston Solar Water Heater Dubai or call us at +971 4 252 2966
The solar water heater system is usually paired with a backup gas or electric water heater, which has 2 purposes:
- Heat up water on days that don’t provide enough (or no) sunlight.
- Augment heating the water in case it’s not hot enough.
“What’s the point of a solar water heater if I need a backup unit?”
Well, the gas or electric backup unit should barely run at all. The heated water is stored in a well-insulated tank, preventing the water from cooling down too much before it’s used.
The backup unit just adds a bit of supplemental heat to keep the water at a comfortable temperature.
Overall, you’ll save 70% to 90% on your water heating bill using a solar water heating system.
Size of Water heater Required
But if you only need a loose estimate of what size you need (versus an exact calculation), follow these guidelines:
- For 1 to 2 people: 30-40 gallons
- For 2 to 3 people: 40-50 gallons
- For 3 to 4 people: 50-60 gallons
- For 5+ people: 60-80 gallons
For more info contact Ariston Solar Water Heater Dubai or call us at +971 4 252 2966
