SOLAR WATER HEATERS

A solar water heater is a device that captures sunlight to heat water. It can be an economical way to generate hot water for your family (for shower and bath).

A solar heater not only enables substantial energy savings as solar power is free in contrast to natural gas or fuel oil. Moreover, it is a way to produce hot water for sanitary use.

1. Light is absorbed by solar collector:

The solar water heater absorbs light by means of a collector placed on the roof and converts it into heat.

2. Heat transferred to water tank

The heat is then passed to a water tank by means of a circulating pump. This exchange is triggered by the thermal regulator, but exclusively when the collector is hotter than the water in the tank. This not only prevents the circulating pumps from needlessly using electricity but conversely, also avoids overheating.

3. Insufficient sunlight? Back-up heating system

When there is insufficient sunlight, the water is preheated and a back-up system takes over to bring the water to the required temperature. This system can therefore be used at a constant temperature throughout the year.