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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: jerkash on November 18, 2011, 11:18:35 AM

Title: Solar Panel for Hot Water
Post by: jerkash on November 18, 2011, 11:18:35 AM

I have a Legend.  Is anybody using a Solar Panel to heat/help heat the water in their OWF.  Or just using the Solar Panel in the summer time just to heat the hot water for the home.   If so, could you explain how this works and if it is economical.

Thanks

Title: Re: Solar Panel for Hot Water
Post by: Scott7m on November 18, 2011, 01:11:58 PM

Natures comfort sun mor, check it out at naturescomfortllc.com

Title: Re: Solar Panel for Hot Water
Post by: mcarter on November 18, 2011, 01:38:15 PM

Solyndra has a... Oh wait, nevermind.

I know this is not a helpful answer but I couldn't resist!   :D

Michael

Title: Re: Solar Panel for Hot Water
Post by: BoilerHouse on November 18, 2011, 02:00:46 PM

I would probably consider a solar panel(s) as a standalone for domestic hot water only.  It should be great spring, summer and fall and would likely be helpful in the winter months.  I believe the evacuated tube style is considered the better technology but I am not up on the latest trends.

Title: Re: Solar Panel for Hot Water
Post by: kjw58 on November 18, 2011, 04:57:25 PM

You should check out this website, lots of good info on solar water heating.     www.homepower.com (http://www.homepower.com)