Why is it Convenient to Install a Solar Energy Boiler?

What is a solar boiler?
It is a system that heats water with the energy coming from the Sun, with no gas or electricity.

How is it?
A solar boiler has tree parts: a flat solar collector, in charge of capturing the energy from the sun and transfer it to the water: the “thermal tank”, where warm water is stored; and the tube system where the water runs. In cities where you find lower temperatures at nigh, boilers must be provided with a device to avoid the freezing of the water inside the flat solar plate.

How does it works?
It works very simply: The solar flat collector is installed usually at the roof of the house, oriented in a way that allows sun exposure the whole day. To achieve the most catching of solar radiation. The solar flat collector is installed with an inclination, the inclination depends on the city where it is going to be installed. The collector is made of several flipper where the water runs, which allows it to capture the heat coming from the sun and transfer it to the water running on the inside.

But, how does the water runs through the whole system? With an effect named “Thermal siphon” the one causing the difference between temperatures. As we know, hot water is lighter than cold water, so it tends to elevate. This is what happens between the flat solar collector and the “thermal tank”, which establish a natural circulation, no need of pumping. And, how is the hot water kept warm?, Precisely that is the work of the “thermal tank”, covered with a thermal isolation to avoid lost of gained warm.

How can we use it?
In our personal care and some home duties , warm water is requires. For that, normally we use a boiler that works with gas, sometimes we use wood.

Then, if we install a properly sized solar energy water boiler in our household, in times of the year when it is really hot with plenty of sun, it would work the whole year, not only for the bath, but to fulfill all the needs of hot water. Even when it is cloudy, this boiler wold heat, partly, the water required for personal health.

How is it installed?
The solar energy water boiler and the regular boiler are installed in series, one after the other one, that is why the boiler covers the solar heating system and you will always have access to hot water.

How long does it lasts?
A good solar energy boiler may last for 15 or 20 years, much more years than a regular boiler.

What about the benefits?

The benefits of the use of solar energy boilers are classified in two: economically and environmentally.

Economical: With the installing of a proper system we may satisfy most of our hot water needs, without paying for fuel, because the Sun is for free. Even though the initial cost of a solar energy boiler is more than with a regular one, with the savings obtained without the consumption of gas, you may recover your investment in a very reasonable time.

Environmenta: The use of solar energy boilers allow the improvement of our environment. How? Problems of urban pollutions are not only caused by fuels used by transports and industries, also because of the use of LP Gas en millions of households, which contributes to the damage of the quality of air and the emission of greenhouse gases.

How to choose the equipment?

Choosing the right solar energy equipment depends on this factors:

1st. Number of people and habits of water use. Basic data, because on them relies the size of the required solar energy system.
2nd, Other uses for hot water, such as laundry or washing dishes. If hot water is required for this services, it is important to consider its consumes.

Recommendations for a better use of the boiler

In order to have a better experience using this solar boiler, take into account the following recommendation:

· During bath try to not to use a lot of water, to achieve the maximum use of the one stored in the thermal tank.
· Take a bath at the evening or during night, that is when the water in the thermal tank have its higher temperature.
· Periodically, clean the cover of the solar collector, to get rid of the dirt that lowers the efficiency of the device.

For all this reasons, it may be convenient for you to install a solar energy boiler in your household: you will save gas, therefore, money. Plus you will contribute to a better quality on the air that we breathe.

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