We can name many reasons why you might want to create a good solar water heater. Most will simply want to have smaller bills while others are actually thinking about protecting the environment and cutting down on fossils and trees as supplies. The truth is that a water heater can really help out any home out there. We do have a lot of variations possible that you can choose from. We recommend that you choose a solar water heater that is passive and will not need an extra energy source to work.

The first step in building solar water heaters is analyzing your personal water needs. One person usually uses 30 gallons daily but maybe you need more. You can cut down on costs if you look for an electrical water heater tank that was discarded but is big enough for you. Think about the new heater placement. It should be placed outside the house with it facing south so that good sun ray exposure is possible. The tank must be painted black so that more sun energy is to be absorbed. Also, plywood boxes are required for each water tank. In order to place the heater in a proper upright position there is a need for it to feature one incline. Fiberglass insulation can be used on the interior of the box so that energy loss is minimal. Then just install your water tank.

The tank bottom has special fittings for pipes and plumbing fittings. They are going to carry the water from the home towards the installed solar heater. Then you need to connect another pipe set to the top of the heater. These are the pipes that go back to your regular heater inside the house. We do recommend that you get one in order to have one backup unit that is good and to keep water warm for as long as possible. The pipes that are exposed need to be insulated so that they do not freeze in winter. You can use insulation foam although fiberglass is a lot more effective. Now you need to cover your box with clear plastic or window glass. By doing this you basically keep heat right inside the box.