Is solar hot water reliable?
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The technology surrounding solar hot water systems has advanced rapidly over the last 20 years and has resulted in the development and supply of solar hot water systems that are cheaper, more reliable and have a longer expected life span.
Let the Sun Shine
Even when the sky isn’t blue the sun is still letting off its solar rays and therefore still heating your hot water. The brighter the sun the more hot water you will have, but it doesn’t need to be sunny and hot for a solar hot water system to work and produce that great, free hot water.
Please, Can I Have Some More?
Most solar hot water systems have a booster system or back up system. This means that if the system isn’t holding enough hot water for your needs that the booster water heaters will heat water for you on the spot. A common and popular type of system is a gas hot water instantaneous system.
Solar hot water systems have become commonplace amongst new homes and on the roofs of older homes. As well as free hot water, the systems also allow homes to reduce their carbon footprint and increase their value.