Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Choosing A Good Phoenix Solar Water Heater

By Lenore Bolton


When the time is ripe to buy a new solar water heater, you will need to have all it takes at your finger tips. Several things must be considered when looking for a good Phoenix solar water heater. Always confirm that the system is within your budget and that it fits all your needs.

Discuss with your family and scribble down all the needs. Take the number of the people in your home into consideration and count all the rooms that require this system. Consider all the facilities like laundry, bathrooms and sinks that require hot water. Check out how much each room consumes and take a rough estimate of the overall usage in terms of capacity and energy. This will help you in determining the model to buy.

Electric heaters save energy and run in a more silent mode than the others. However, the cost is very expensive in many parts of the world unless you can generate your own power. Gas propelled systems are cheaper and heat much quicker than all the others but they require think tank lining that are heavy and cumbersome to fix. The solar system might be expensive to install buy pays off at the end. The importance is that you can interconnect the whole process easily with all the other methods.

You can have the choice of two types of solar systems. Some people buy those that preheat the water and keep it in a reservoir tank while others work in an on-demand style. Both of these have merits and demerits. You will need to have a tank that can hold enough capacity to supply to all bathrooms, dishwashers and other units that need the heated liquid. The good thing is that you can have your liquid anytime you need it.

You can opt to buy the on-demand system which heats water when you need it. The advantage is that you can save lots of energy which will result to saving of cash. However, it has never been easy to find a one off unit that can heat in all the rooms resulting to contractors fixing a separate system in all the rooms.

Always check on the energy guide label when you have put all the other factors into consideration. This will assist you to establish the amount of energy to be consumed and how much you will need to pay for it. Compare prices from different models and ask for recommendation from neighbors and friends that have fixed these systems.

The material used to insulate the heater is yet another factor to put into consideration before making the purchase. There are some made of metal while other are coated by ceramic. The problem with these two has always been corrosion. It is advisable to buy the stainless heater although it is more expensive.

Safety for you and your family is very important when you consider fitting the system. You can end up destroying the whole building if you do not engage an expert in installing these systems. Ensure that you adhere to building codes and standards to avoid having a problem with the law. Take your time and purchase the best Phoenix solar water heater.




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  1. Relatively good payback period, in average between 5-10 years. These systems have low maintenance costs.

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