Solar Water Heating Systems by Helen Chen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk Block 2 Helen Chen, Madison Hagen, Katie Riley en-us 2019-03-28 14:01:03 UTC 2019-03-30 19:53:38 UTC hello@padlet.com What are they? 03hchen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346147210 A household solar water heating system allows heat energy from the Sun to be transferred directly to water which is then circulated to a heating system. ]]> 2019-03-28 14:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346147210 Disadvantages 03hchen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346147885 1. Require direct sunlight
2. Does not function on cloudy, rainy or foggy days
3. Frequent maintenance 
4. Installation requires the use of a new hot water cylinder ]]> 2019-03-28 14:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346147885 Type of Energy Produced 03hchen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346148039 The solar panels collect heat from the sun which is then transferred to a heat exchanger in the storage tank transferring the heat to the water. This process can also create steam.]]> 2019-03-28 14:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346148039 Video Description 03hchen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346148375 This video describes how a solar water heater system works.]]> 2019-03-28 14:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346148375 Advantages 03hchen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346148677 1. Low cost
2. High efficiency 
3. Options of sizes, (small ecological foot print)
4. Low carbon footprint]]> 2019-03-28 14:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346148677 Associated Costs 03hchen https://padlet.com/03hchen/61geuy7k0obk/wish/346149099 1. The tank
2. The collector
3. The switches
4. The plumbing system
These typically cost between $1000 and $4000

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