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Water is often used as a heat transfer fluid in various home comfort systems. What is it like? Well, because it retains heat more than other media (like air). Solar water heaters are by no means a crazy idea – solar water heating can absolutely benefit your home.
There are two types of solar water heaters, each with their own features and subsequent benefits—the active solar water heater and the passive solar water heater.
There are two types of solar water heaters, each with their own features and subsequent benefits—the active solar water heater and the passive solar water heater.
Active Solar Water Heaters
These are solar water heaters that use pumps to aid in the circulation of water. Direct circulation systems pump water through solar collectors into your home, and work best in relatively mild climates, like ours.
The indirect circulation system requires that water be pumped through a heat exchanger before entering the home. While there are certainly benefits to this type, they’re generally not needed in the areas we serve, since they best benefit areas with freezing cold winters.
The indirect circulation system requires that water be pumped through a heat exchanger before entering the home. While there are certainly benefits to this type, they’re generally not needed in the areas we serve, since they best benefit areas with freezing cold winters.
Passive Solar Water Heaters
These types of water heaters do not rely on mechanical pumps to move water. Rather they function with either an integral collector-storage system or a thermosiphon system. The former preheats water through solar collectors and then puts that water into a conventional water heater tank for storage. This means that even if you already have a newer water heater tank, solar water heating is still an option for you without replacing the entire system.
The thermosiphon system takes advantage of the principle that warm water rises. Gravity works to move the cold and warm water around in order to sufficiently heat the water before sending it into your home.
The thermosiphon system takes advantage of the principle that warm water rises. Gravity works to move the cold and warm water around in order to sufficiently heat the water before sending it into your home.
But Is Solar Water Heating Right for Your Home?
We understand this is a lot of information to take in. The best thing you can do is to talk to one of our pros. We can take a look at how efficiently your current water heater is working, and help you make the decision on whether it’s a good idea to upgrade or not. We can also let you know if it’s best to stick with the standard tank model water heater or if a tankless system would be advantageous.
For more info contact solar water heater supplier in uae or call us at +971 4 252 2966
For more info contact solar water heater supplier in uae or call us at +971 4 252 2966
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