PADemD
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Wed Jul-12-06 07:47 PM
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Has anyone had a solar hot water heater installed in their home? Do you have any recommendations? Cautions?
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JHH
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Wed Jul-12-06 08:02 PM
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1. I had solar hot water installed in my last home in the 70s |
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back then there were tax brakes that help cover some of the cost. I had it done by a professional. it also required a large holding tank and preheated the water before it went in to a gas water heater but it did cut my costs by about 20% to 25%. Make sure you have enough sun to make it worth it.
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Wed Jul-12-06 08:12 PM
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3. We have a tankless water heater, which has been very |
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cost efficient. A better place to ask this question though is the energy forum. I have found the information on questions I have asked there to be most helpful. (very knowledgeable!)
welcome to DU!
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Wed Jul-12-06 09:27 PM
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4. us too, aquastar - works great :-) nt |
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