Getting estimate for solar water heating this a.m.

[trof]

Looks like it's finally financially viable.

Ballpark numbers from installer:
"An 80-gallon solar preheating tank with a 10'x4' solar panel mounted on the house roof producing around 75 gallons/day
of 120 degree water . We install this size system for around $5,500. It qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit of $1,650 on
your next income tax filing. With the tax credit and Alabama Power's 25% price increase over the last two years factored in we would expect this system to
pay for itself in around 4 years."

[Zorro]

1. Better confirm that federal tax credit

A lot of them expired in December 2007.

[jpak]

All of them will expire at the end of this year thanks to the GOP

n/t

[jpak]

2. Good for you trof

What is the wind loading rating on the system?

(I won't mention the "H" word)....

[trof]

3. Good until 12/31/08. Don't delay.