A solar water heating system uses the thermal energy of the sun for water heating purposes. Usually, they are utilized for heating water to a temperature hot enough for your residential needs. The solar water tanks are important parts of solar water heaters. But how do you buy the right one for your residential water heating applications? Please check out this post and know how to make the right purchase:

The size –

A bigger size tank will keep the water hotter for longer. Therefore, you can consider buying water tanks as per your needs.

The surface area of solar collectors –

A bigger surface area for the sun to hit, results in more amount of water being heated. In the hot climates, you have to increase the storage up to 2 gallons (7.5liters) per square foot (0.09 m²). If you don’t get this ratio perfectly, it’s possible that the system will get overheated during summer or not heat the water enough during winter.

The insulation on tanks and piping –

It’s necessary to make proper insulation as the less standby heat lost the longer, the water will remain hot. This helps you extend the time hot water will be available under cloudy climate conditions.

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