Do DIY Solar Water Heaters Work Well?
A DIY solar water heater will work just as well and efficiently as the equivalent commercially-bought alternative and today’s technology has made the process much simpler than in the past. DIY solar water heaters work by using collectors. The collectors are made of solar thermal and have a system – usually a fluid system – that takes the heat from point A to point B. In this type of system, a tank is necessary for storing the heated water until it is ready to be used. The solar thermal set up is made of either a pumped system or a compact system. It is similar to a hot water tank that works on electricity or natural gas, which is the alternative heat source. The alternative source also can be a wood burner. Once the temperature of the water falls under the set temperature, it will spur the alternative source to heat the water again. Since the water is always accessible, the heating of the water using solar power and an alternative source such as a chimney will provide the hot water we
