Solar heat exchange tank.
Solar hot water panel installation.
Install a shut off valve for the solar system so that the cold water supply is not interrupted.
Single tank solar system.
In most solar hot water installations the first step is to put the solar collectors in place on your roof.
Install a t p relief valve.
To collectors install a thermosyphon prevention check valve on the collectors return line.
But here is an affordable about 2 000 alternative that you can install in a weekend if you have rudimentary plumbing skills.
Until now most solar hot water systems have required professional installation with a price tag of 4 000 to 8 000.
This option is some times preferred when floor space is too small to accommodate having two tanks in place.
When mounting collectors make as few roof penetrations as possible.
Mount the solar collectors on the roof.
Seal all roof penetrations with silicone sealant.
The fafco kit s push together fittings mean no fancy pipe joinery or soldering.
Install the pump on the collectors feed line with the arrow pointing to the direction of flow.
Most solar hot water collectors are similar in shape to photovoltaic solar panels and also will lie flat on your roof.
In some cases the collectors can be mounted on a roof and the piping run through a vertical wall instead of through the roof.
Solar pump controls.