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Almost free solar hot water for your home! Now here’s an idea we can get some real savings from, almost everyone would like to have it in their home. . .but most people just won’t take action to install it – most of these folks keep saying to themselves that they will consider a solar hot water system “next year” or “when I get my tax refund back,” even though they could save money almost right away if they installed it now Consider how much these homeowners have needlessly spent on utility bills over the years and how much they could have saved. The need for water heating will not go away and most of the humans on this planet who are already used to having constant hot water availability certainly won’t want to do without it. Since we know what a great deal solar hot water is both economically and environmentally, why don’t you get started immediately?

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Since we’re not only going to address and answer the questions raised above, we should also take a look at the various types of hot water systems in general, including solar hot water. They come in various flavors. In general, you will find one of the four major types of hot water systems in your home. First is the usual gas-heated hot water system which uses a hot water reservoir (tank) for storage, second there is what amounts to almost the very same system with the major difference being electrical heating via one or more heating elements rather than the gas heat used in example one, third is locally-delivered or on-demand heated hot water which is only warmed or heated at your physical location when you actually open a spigot, faucet, showerhead, etc., to use hot water, and fourth is the economical, quiet solar hot water which is heated almost for free by the sun and stored in a storage tank just as in the first and second examples.

If you’re interested in stopping this expensive water heating cycle, excellent solar DIY guides are available to help you achieve greatly reduced utility bills by easily and economically building a DIY solar hot water heater for your family’s home hot water needs. An outstanding, popular and respected guide that has been used by thousands is available to you to make sure you get the most out of your solar hot water DIY project!

To find more useful information on DIY solar hot water systems, you’ll want to check out DIY Home Solar Hot Water – Which System To Use?

The basics of conventional gas and electrically heated hot water systems that use tank storage are almost the same, generally differing only in the method of heating the water itself. You’ll find a thermostat in these systems which controls the heat level of the water itself and as the water in the tank or reservoir cools to a preset level, the water is reheated back to the desired level by either the gas-powered flame or an electrical heating element turning on and raising the temperature of the water to a second preset level. In almost every conventional home you see, this is the type of water heating system in use, but their operational costs have become overly expensive and burdensome due to the huge amounts of gas and electricity which are continuously required to both initially heat and maintain the temperature of water used in the home for use at a moment’s notice. It looks like solar hot water could be a life-safer here, right?

Another method of providing hot water is the on demand, electrically powered tankless water heater that is placed in the water line just prior to the faucet or spigot. Basically, the strategy here is that large amounts of pre-heated water are not kept on hand in a reservoir or tank and therefore do not require continuous reheating cycles – heating does not take place until such time as the hot water is actually needed. In theory, this seems to most of us like a good idea, but in actual practice a great many users have found that the very high initial cost of purchasing and installing several tankless water heaters (three to five are required to equip the average home) coupled with the increasingly high costs of electricity can actually mandate up to several decades of cost recovery time in some cases.

Enter solar hot water to save the day. . .now you can have the benefit of a hot water system that is excellent because of its solar DIY advantages (easily and economically built by anyone!) and it will last a lifetime. Don’t forget that you will be able not only to save a lot of money on your electrical bill each month (if not eliminate it entirely) but you can save an absolute fortune by using your money-saving solar hot water system to heat your spa and pool – you’ll extend your swimming season and also save money that was formerly just wasted! If you want more information on getting started in solar DIY, visit the following DIY solar guide (Hint: This guide also shows you how to build your own and save with solar electricity panels):

For more really great information on DIY solar hot water systems, take a look at DIY Solar Hot Water Discussion.

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Recently, two US astronauts on the International Space Station took six hours to install a new solar panel on the outside of the station.The panel cost a massive $300 million US dollars, and increased the energy capacity of the station to such a degree that it could handle six resident astronauts as opposed to three.  Thankfully, solar power for more down-to-earth projects doesn’t cost that much !
From space exploration to domestic electricity, solar power is a growing industry. But whether a solar system costs millions of dollars or a few thousand, the issues of quality and installation don’t change.Compromising quality for price is a real risk as inferior products will not perform well and could even be a danger. 
Cheap solar panels may seem like an attractive proposition, but they are really not ideal.To get the most of your investment – regardless of what it is – you should always make sure you get expert advice from people with a proven track record.
There are many lower-cost solar panels flooding the market, the bulk of which come from the East.Some of the cheap, imported panels are self-certified which gives them a sense of authenticity (unfounded of course), and this is cause for concern in some countries, including Australia.A ‘CE’ mark from Europe is worthless in Australia, as it is not independent and therefore is meaningless. 
Some of the problems with faulty panels are inferior or unreliable performance, leaving consumers with no recourse.    The potential for a fire hazard is also a concern, as it is with any electrical system.The fire risk doesn’t come from the solar panels themselves, but rather from faulty wiring or damage to the electrical components.
In order to minimise risk, it’s always best to select a supplier based on reputation, certification and experience in solar power installations.A list of all the solar panel models that meet the standards set by the Australian regulators can be obtained from the Business Council on Sustainable Energy.
A word of advice comes from Perth solar energy company, Solar My World, who suggest that anyone wanting to install a solar system should do their homework thoroughly before making any investment.”There has been significant growth in the solar industry, which has meant a growth in the number of installers plus inferior products in the market.  Choosing a certified, experienced contractor is vital for the sustained long-term performance, durability and safety of any solar system.”
Solar my World has been appointed as an official supplier of solar systems from one of the biggest renewable energy companies in the world, Conergy.Solar my World supplies and installs solar hot water and solar power systems from Conergy, which are manufactured in Germany at a factory which is the most advanced of its kind in theh world.Conergy solar systems are well-priced and comprehensively tested to ensure they meet superior quailty and performance standards, and offer these advantages :
• Made in Germany
*Advanced cell design
• Low performance tolerance +/- 3%
* Up to twenty-five year warranty
• 4mm thick low reflection solar glass (other panels are generally 3mm)
* IEC salt mist test certified
* Specially developed frame
* Superior corrosion protection
• Superior quality finish
From the space mission controllers to ordinary folk who are concerned about the environment and renewable energy, solar power can light everyone’s world.

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