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Solar kits and collectors

A knowledge centre for solar systems and collectors – ten expert articles on choosing, installing and servicing solar kits for water heating.

	How to choose a solar system for water heating Article complete and saved.
	Flat-plate vs. evacuated-tube solar collectors Solar energy is the only heat source you pay no supplier for – all you have to do is capture it and transfer it into the water you actually use at home.
	Which solar cylinder do I need The question „which solar cylinder do I need" sounds simple at first glance, but in reality it is the sum of several partial decisions that influence one another.
	Solar pipework and stainless-steel corrugated tubing – how they work When people talk about solar water heating, attention usually focuses on the collectors on the roof and the cylinder in the plant room.
	Control units and pump groups of solar systems Control units and pump groups of solar systems The solar collector on the roof is the most visible part of a solar water heating system, but without a control…
	Mounting collectors – pitched roof, flat roof, facade Mounting collectors – pitched roof, flat roof, facade A solar collector is only as good as the way it is mounted.
	Solar heating as a supplement to a boiler The sun falls on the roof of the house free of charge every day, yet the vast majority of households do not use it for water heating at all – so the boiler or heat pump has to fire up even in…
	Installing a solar system – a step-by-step procedure A solar water heating system is one of those investments where it pays to know exactly what you are buying and how it will look both on the roof and in the plant room.
	Servicing, filling and common faults of solar systems A solar water heating system is one of those appliances that, once correctly installed, usually needs a minimum of attention - the collectors on the roof have no moving parts,…
	Frequently asked questions about solar kits and collectors Solar water heating systems are a topic much talked about here, yet a clear and concise answer to a specific question is often hard to find.