Solar Pool Heating Systems

Solar water heaters are the easiest possible ways to harness the solar energy directly. Northern Lights pre-packaged solar water heating kits are easy to install and provide unparalleled performance and safety. They are widely used in commercial premises like hotels, Laundromats, restaurants, car washes etc. Here are a few types of solar water heaters discussed below: Pre Heat Solar Tank System Pre Heat Solar Tank System comes with two tanks, first is a solar pre heat tank and is a basic solar hot water storage tank. This pre-heat tank is used to provide warm water to an existing hot water tank. This heating kit is the most common retrofit as it utilizes the existing hot water tank and requires very little retrofit to the plumbing. The main supply line is routed to the pre-heat tank and drawn back into the supply after it is heated. However, the most efficient solar water heaters use the basic theory of stratification. In the stratification process, the solar water heater...

The development with solar energy is as controversial as ever; but one thing you can’t deny that it’s getting more efficient and affordable with every passing year. Solar energy has become a main source of household energy supplier and effective for a homeowner. One of these steps is implementing the technology of solar water heating systems . The Working Principle of Solar Water Heaters  Solar water heating systems heats the water directly that gets pumped into your home. There are two main types of solar water heaters available on the market, active and passive. Both types can depend on the climate. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to try them during the warmed months of the year. Active solar water heating systems utilize pumps for water circulation through pipes located in the solar panels. Passive solar water heaters use a storage tank and solar collection tank where hot water can be kept for use later. The Significance of Solar Water Heaters  Clea...

The development of green energy is as controversial as ever, but one thing you can’t deny is that – green energy is getting more and more efficient, and more affordable with every passing year. One of the main uses of this energy is implementing the technology of a solar water heating system.   Generally, solar water heaters require less maintenance. However, it’s necessary to check your solar water heater at least once a year to ensure all components are in top condition and to keep the system working perfectly. Some of the components of solar water heating systems that should be monitored include: 1. Solar Collectors – Solar collectors should remain un-shaded. It’s really common for solar panels that were in complete sun exposure when they are installed to receive shading due to tree growth. You may need to trim or remove vegetation. Many states have their solar laws and regulations that protect the rights of a solar homeowner to maintain the s...

Flat plate solar heater is one of the cheapest and most effective renewable energy technologies. It uses non-conventional source of energy that is used for house hold applications. With this technology collection, storage and utilization of solar energy is done which is then utilized by the solar heating system. The solar heating system comprises of a flat plate collector and an evacuated tube. This is system is widely accepted as the cost of production is comparatively low and the capacity is high.   Flat plate collector plays the vital part in such systems. These solar collectors are the most fundamental technology that is used for domestic solar hot water systems. The working principle is quite simple! The sun heats a dark flat surface that collects as much energy as possible and the energy is then gets transferred to the required water source. The main components of the flat plate collector are a black surface that absorbs the incident solar energy, a g...