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Installation Types

Thinking of a solar hot water system as you build your new home? Like to see some plans? Here are the features and benefits of various solar water systems and pumps, currently available in Australia. We hope they help you plan an environmentally-friendly home. CLOSE COUPLED Advantages: efficient no pump required   Disadvantages: weight of tank look of tank     CONTINUOUS FLOW Advantages: guaranteed hot water delivery very efficient  Disadvantages: tank on roof     PUMPED  Advantages: panels can be installed anytime no tank on roof  Disadvantages: needs electricity for pump less efficient GRAVITY FEED Advantages: long lasting tank no tank on roof wood heater boosting in winter, solar in summer  Disadvantages: low pressure less efficient   RETROFIT  Advantages: panels can be installed anytime no tank on roof  Disadvantages: needs electricity for pump less efficient     PRE-HEATER  Advantages: system can be installed anytime no difference in hot water delivery  Disadvantages: two tanks tank on roof

Last Updated ( Monday, 10 July 2006 )