How much can a solar water heating system save me?
A conventional geyser is usually responsible for 30-40% of the average household’s electricity bill. You can eliminate almost all of this consumption by going solar.
What does a solar water heating system cost?
The upfront cost will be between R10,000 and R25,000
How do I decide on the size of my system?
The number of people permanently living in your house will determine the size of the system that you require. As a good rule-of-thumb, an average person consumes 50 litres of hot water per day.
Will I have hot water at night?
The system is designed to deliver hot water around the clock. Hot water is retained in a specially insulated geyser and can be kept hot overnight.
Will I have hot water in winter?
The solar energy that is absorbed by the system comes from the sun’s radiation, not from direct heat, so it doesn’t have to be hot outside for you to generate hot water.
Will I be able to use my old geyser?
It is usually a good idea to install a new solar geyser. However, if your geyser is very new it is possible to convert it.
How hot does the water get with a solar water heating system?
Solar systems heat water to the same temperature as conventional geysers.
What is the life expectancy of our systems?
All of our systems are designed to last 20 years or more.
What is the Solar Science guarantee period?
Our Solatherm geysers have a 10-year warranty, all other parts have a 5-year warranty.
Will I still have hot water on the days when the sun doesn’t shine?
The short answer is yes. Solar geysers are fitted with a 2kW electrical element which kicks in when there isn’t sufficient sunshine to heat the water to the required temperature. It’s also worth knowing that modern solar water heating systems are so efficient that they generate heat from solar radiation even when it’s not a blazing hot, clear day.
