What Are the Benefits of Solar Water Heaters?
Wednesday August 29, 2007
Did you know that the total amount of carbon dioxide produced annually by residential water heaters throughout North America is roughly equal to that produced by all of the cars and light trucks driving around the continent? Learn why solar water heaters are good for the environment, and how solar water heaters can save you money. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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Solar heating is great.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images is great.
Most people don’t realize how inefficient standard water heaters are. The insulation deteriorates rapidly, so the energy specs on the label are only accurate for a yr or two after installation. Just putting an external layer of insulation on the tank helps grealy (cheap & easy to do).
Problem with solar: as the article states, 60% of the country has inadequate sunlight. So what are the other 40% waiting for? You can build and install one yourself for about $100. http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/hackleman65.html