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As the name suggests, residential solar water heaters are applicable for heating hot water at homes. Heating water at home takes around 20%-40% of the entire energy consumption. Obviously, you must be looking for a way to cut down the costs. This is where residential solar water heaters come in handy. On average, these heating systems can reduce the cost of hot water by 65%-75%.  When looking for solar water heaters , you should look no further than Northern Lights DIY solar water heating packages . They are easy to install and come complete with every component to get the installation done right. These kits feature specially insulated stainless steel solar piping and fitting without any complicated pipework and soldering required for installation purposes.  If you are looking for an affordable way to add renewable technology to your home, you should incorporate a residential solar water heating system . Typically, the system minimizes the requirement for conventional water h...

Solar evacuated tubes are the most modern, advanced way of absorbing energy from the sun for heating water. Every evacuated tube comprises an inner and outer tube made of extremely sturdy, high-impact transparent borosilicate glass, Pyrex. The inner tube is coated with a special type of coating that ensures amazing solar heat absorption and minimal heat reflection. The air is evacuated from the space between two glass tubes to form a vacuum that eliminates heat loss that works similarly to a thermos flask. What Makes Solar Evacuated Tubes Viable Alternative to Solar Water Heating? Evacuated tube technology absorbs sunlight better than its counterpart i.e. flat plate systems. These tubes maintain a greater surface area during the movement of the heater relating to the sun. The net benefit is more hot water for a longer period daily. Evacuated tubes transfer heat more efficiently as there is considerably less heat loss because of the existence of a vacuum between the tubes. They work on...

Do you own a swimming pool in the backyard? If yes, you must enjoy your pool's many amazing benefits. A swimming pool is perfect for leisure, fitness, entertainment, and social engagement. Even most pool owners consider their pools as a significant investment. They believe a pool is a beautiful way to improve their quality of life, home value, and relationship with family, friends, relatives, and neighbors. Read the post and find out the reasons behind regularly using a swimming pool. 1. Cool down your body A swimming pool is a perfect retreat to cool you down on a hot day. In addition, you can take a dip in the pool to get rid of stress from your daily grind and escape from all tensions and demands. If you have an outdoor pool, you can enjoy your backyard, garden, or patio to the fullest as you will spend more time outside enjoying the refreshing pool. 2. Doing different exercises You can do your routine exercise at the pool. Not only is it perfect for swimming, but also for prac...

Solar energy comes to earth through electromagnetic radiation, i.e., infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. A solar collector or solar thermal collector is a device that collects heat by absorbing solar radiation. It's a significant device in a solar water heating system. Indeed, there are two main types of solar collectors, i.e., flat plate and solar evacuated tube collectors . Read on the below-discussed factors and make a well-informed selection for your solar water heating system. 1. Cost  Cost is essential when choosing a solar collector for a solar water heating system . The advantage goes to the flat plate collectors. Usually, solar evacuated tubes cost 20%-40% more than flat plate collectors. But you can get maximum return from your investment in solar evacuated tube collectors within a few years, making them a cost-effective investment for solar water heating systems.  2. Efficiency  There is no heat loss through convection and conduction in evacuated tube col...

Having a pool in your backyard is a rewarding and costly investment. When you consider cleaning, maintaining and repairing any damages that come up along with the pool, keeping your pool in working condition is not an easy task to do. With all these challenges involved, no wonder most pool owners prefer using their pools most of the year rather than exclusively during the summer.  Like most pool owners, you must be concerned about the extra costs included with a heated pool. What will you do if your energy bill skyrockets? Heating the pool with solar energy can be a useful solution that works wonders for your monthly energy bills and environmental footprint.  1. How does a solar pool heater work?  The heat used in the pool starts circulating water and diverting the cold water through the solar collectors. The water gets heated up and pumped back into the pool. An automatic control valve will monitor the water temperature and will help you know the water is already ...

Understanding the Technology behind Solar Evacuated Tubes Solar evacuated tubes have been around since the early 1900s. But solar heating systems are now using solar evacuated tube technology. The solar vacuum tube technology works similarly to a thermos bottle. The technology involves trapping the heat energy inside and providing an insulation barrier, ensuring that there is no heat loss back to the air.  Solar evacuated tubes work effectively in colder climates, especially during freezing conditions. However, Latitude51 Solar provides evacuated solar tube water and pool heating packages . Our solar-powered systems include the SunRain solar vacuum tubes that use a copper heat pipe in the center of the tube.  The solar heat energy is transferred to the heat pipe using specially-engineered aluminum fins. The heat pipe contains a small amount of liquid under vacuum conditions. However, according to Physics, the liquid under the vacuum will boil at a lower temperature. Due to t...

Solar PV kits capture the sun’s energy and transform it into electricity for your home or business. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels comprise solar cells. Solar cells are made from silicon-like semiconductors. They contain a positive and negative layer that creates an electric field like a battery.  How Do Home Solar PV Kits Work?  The sunlight hits the solar panel present on the roof.  The solar panels help convert the solar energy to the DC, which flows to the inverter.  The inverter converts the DC to AC, which you can use further to power your home.  Now your home is powered using solar energy. The excess AC you won’t use is sent back to the grid, which the utility company further uses.  You can expect to use clean and renewable energy through PV kits. They are more efficient and affordable as you will get maximum cost savings and energy credits.  What Makes the Solar PV Kits Perfect for Residential Applications? Residential solar panels are easy t...