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Forum: Solar Heating

08-01-14, 01:17 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

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Posted By TimJFowler

Anyone have experience with Heliatos Solar and...

Anyone have experience with Heliatos Solar and their Solar Hot Water kits?

The GH Kits are advertised as freeze rated to -17°F, which should be plenty of range for our climate. I like the overall...

Forum: Solar Heating

08-01-14, 01:10 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Views: 14,625

Posted By TimJFowler

Our attic is well ventilated so it is warm in the...

Our attic is well ventilated so it is warm in the summer, but much less so in the winter. Plus there is the condensation issue.

Forum: Solar Heating

08-01-14, 01:07 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Views: 14,625

Posted By TimJFowler

NM is a grid-tie state. I am considering...

NM is a grid-tie state.

I am considering Solar PV. Of course, we have a few issues there as well. Our roof ridgeline (simple pitched roof) runs North-South, so any solar panels would require racks...

Forum: Solar Heating

07-31-14, 05:39 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Views: 14,625

Posted By TimJFowler

This seems to be the heart of the matter. While...

This seems to be the heart of the matter. While the operating costs for solar thermal approach zero, the upfront costs are comparatively huge. I would like to use solar energy for hot water but it is...

Forum: Solar Heating

07-31-14, 05:11 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Views: 14,625

Posted By TimJFowler

Currently our electricity generation is 62% coal...

Currently our electricity generation is 62% coal and only 6% renewable. That will change, but the electric utility is dragging their feet.

The particular nat. gas water heater I'm looking at has...

Forum: Solar Heating

07-31-14, 04:18 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Views: 14,625

Posted By TimJFowler

I added the model #'s which should help. The...

I added the model #'s which should help. The links work fine on my end.

Forum: Solar Heating

07-31-14, 02:48 PM

Replies: 19

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Views: 14,625

Posted By TimJFowler

Nat. Gas vs. Solar Thermal Water Heater

Hello all,

I am searching for a replacement for our 40 gallon tank Natural Gas water heater. The current water heater was a cheap replacement ~12 years ago (~.50 energy factor) so almost anything...

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