Frequently asked Questions
1. Will the Solar Panels Spoil the Aesthetics of my house?
The solar heating system was designed in conjunction with a team of
architects to ensure the aesthetic value of the house is
not compromised. The geyser may be installed inside the
roof to reduce the effect of the system on the aesthetics
of the house.
2. What is the size of the System that I require?
The solar heating storage tank comes in a range of sizes from 100L to
400L. A rule of thumb suggests that you would require 50L
of hot water per day for every person living in the house.
For 4 people living in a house you will require a 200 L
system.
Persons in House
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2 to 3
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3 to 4
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4 to 6
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6 to 8
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Capacity
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100L
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150L
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200L
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300L
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Note: More than one system can be combined to cater for bigger
applications.
3. How does a solar heating system work?
The solar heating system comprises of a hot water storage tank and
solar heat collector panels. Through a thermo-siphon
effect (in which hot water rises) hot water circulates
between the collectors and the tank while the sun is out
and is stored at the end of the day in an insulated
storage tank.
All systems are equipped with an electrical heating element as a back
up, controlled by a thermostat for those odd days when the
sun's energy is insufficient for water heating.
4. Will I have hot water at night?
Our solar heating systems are designed to supply hot water 24 hours a
day. The hot water collected during the day is retained in
the storage tank. The insulated storage tank is perfectly
capable of retaining hot water overnight.
All systems are equipped with an electrical heating element as a back
up, controlled by a thermostat for those odd days when the
sun's energy is insufficient for water heating.
5. What happens in winter?
You will continue to have hot water in winter because the solar energy
that is absorbed by the collectors comes from the sun's
radiation and not from direct heat. However, should rainy
weather occur, standard electrical back up will be
activated to ensure a constant supply of hot water.
6. Will a hailstorm damage the panels?
Our collector panels are hail resistant.
7. What happens in freezing weather?
The solar heating system circulates an anti-freeze fluid contained in a
closed-circuit system between the solar collectors and a
heat exchanger in the storage tank. The heat exchanger
then transfers the heat to the water in the storage tank.
8. Will I still be able to use my existing Geyser?
Typically, the solar heating comes complete with a storage tank and
panels. However, if your storage tank is fairly new and
still in a very good condition you could choose the
conversion option where solar panels are combined with
your existing storage tank. Our team would gladly advise
you.
9. Can Solar heating heat up the water sufficiently?
The solar Heating systems are designed to heat water to 65�C, as is the case with any standard electrical
storage tank. This is possible because the solar energy
that is absorbed by the collectors comes from the sun's
radiation and not from direct heat.
10. What savings will I get on my electricity bill?
In the average home almost half of the electricity consumption is
attributed to heating water. A solar heating system is
capable of saving you 80% of the water heating costs,
reducing your electricity bill by nearly half.
11. What are the basic requirements needed to install a solar system?
To achieve the best results from a solar heating system, the following
requirements apply:
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A solid roof (pitched or flat), this is exposed to direct sunlight
throughout the day
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The solar collectors should be placed facing North.
12. Are there any maintenance requirements?
The maintenance of a solar heating system is minimal. With no moving
parts, the system is designed to work uninterrupted for
years.
13. What is the system guarantee period?
The solar heating system carries a 5-year warranty on the collectors
and Storage tank, but is expected to last for more than 20
years.
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Please give us a call or pop us an enquiry if you are interested in our
services and we will contact you or arrange a time and
date to meet you which will suite you best.
( Please take note
that our Solar and Heat pump
water heating systems falls under home improvements and
home loans or finance can be applied for at major banks as
we are registered with the NHBRC.)
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