https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/ Plumbing Talks Discussion Board en-US Sat, 07 Nov 2026 01:25:47 +0000 wpForo 60 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/limited-roof-space-for-solar-hot-water/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:21:12 +0000 Solar Water Heaters running507 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/limited-roof-space-for-solar-hot-water/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/how-much-does-partial-shade-matter-on-a-solar-thermal-roof/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:20:43 +0000 Solar Water Heaters kevans81 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/how-much-does-partial-shade-matter-on-a-solar-thermal-roof/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/drainback-can-avoid-glycol-but-how-forgiving-is-the-layout/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:36:31 +0000 Solar Water Heaters dfurry48 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/drainback-can-avoid-glycol-but-how-forgiving-is-the-layout/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/how-should-roof-work-allowances-be-handled-in-a-solar-water-heater-quote/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:43:20 +0000 Solar Water Heaters dobbycollector8871 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/how-should-roof-work-allowances-be-handled-in-a-solar-water-heater-quote/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/how-often-do-solar-collectors-need-cleaning/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:58:39 +0000 Solar Water Heaters cosplayer59 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/how-often-do-solar-collectors-need-cleaning/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/solar-water-heater-quotes-need-to-spell-out-the-roof-work/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:43:52 +0000 Solar Water Heaters artist86 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/solar-water-heater-quotes-need-to-spell-out-the-roof-work/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/does-a-drainback-loop-need-a-particular-roof-pipe-layout/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:12:57 +0000 Solar Water Heaters Steadymaker2014 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/does-a-drainback-loop-need-a-particular-roof-pipe-layout/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/electric-or-gas-backup-for-inconsistent-solar-hot-water/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:27:53 +0000 Solar Water Heaters bstar25 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/electric-or-gas-backup-for-inconsistent-solar-hot-water/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/finally-ditched-my-old-heater-for-a-greener-option/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:31:46 +0000 thermosiphon systems), suitable roof area, storage, backup heat, installation and ongoing service. An advertised reduction in energy use isn’t the same as a guaranteed reduction in a particular household’s bills. DOE’s solar water-heating guidance distinguishes solar water heating from other equipment. What information would an installer need to make a useful estimate for the property, and which ongoing costs belong in the comparison?]]> Solar Water Heaters hwilson99 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/finally-ditched-my-old-heater-for-a-greener-option/ https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/solar-powered-hot-showers-flat-plate-or-evacuated-tubes/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:47:38 +0000 Solar Water Heaters markpilot https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/solar-water-heaters/solar-powered-hot-showers-flat-plate-or-evacuated-tubes/