SoCalGas to Launch Series of Informational Workshops on Solar Water Heating ...
May 22, 2012 | A solar water heating system captures the warmth of the sun to heat water and works with a conventional water heater to help it use less energy. /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will present a series of free informational workshops about solar water heating systems and the rebates available through the California Solar Initiative (CSI) - Thermal Program for... Attendees will learn the basics about solar water heating technology and the various aspects of the CSI-Thermal rebate program as they apply to single-family homeowner customers. Learn more about the California Solar Initiative-Thermal program and register for the workshop by visiting socalgas. The first workshop will be held from 7:30-9 p. m. , Wednesday, May 23, at the City of Calabasas Civic Center Founders Hall, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas.
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can a solar water heater be hooked with a tankless water system?
Nov 05, 2007 by anand r
i am thinking about saving cost and energy. want to get a tankless water heater. i would like to have a solar water heater too, but heard that u need a stoage tank for the solar heater. not sure if i can combine the two. anyone got an answer for me?
you could have a 2 panel 80 gallon tank solar thermal system backed up by a tankless. but if you have a tankless, you dont need anything else, it wont work with solar panels, you must have a storage tank. if you have the money, do it. (roughly $10,000) installed with a heating element in your air handler to pre heat your air in the winter. payback around 5 years pending tax credits. if thats to complicated, just do tankless, they are awesome. do both if you have the dough. your neighbors will be jealous.
How can I fix a leak in my pool's solar water heater?
Apr 27, 2009 by Concerned Parent
I have a rooftop solar heater for my pool. Today, when I started pumping water through it, I saw a nice water spray coming from a hole in it. How can I plug that hole?
Is the leak in the panel or the lines to the panel?
The lines to the panel are the easy fix. Just cut the line remove any sharp edges and install a "shark bite" type of fitting per the instructions.
The panel is a little more difficult. If the tubing has movement ( only one end attached ) repair as above. If both ends are secured clean the hole with a fine wire brush or steel wool, drill a small hole, and fill with a two-part epoxy made for metal.