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Solar hot water systems |
Installation, service & repair
Howzat Plumbing's qualified team of Brisbane plumbers regularly carry out the following hot water related services to residential properties:
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installation of solar hot water systems
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repairs to solar hot water systems
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solar hot water system servicing
Brands we supply and install include Rheem, Dux and Solahart.
How do solar hot water systems / panels work?
With power bills constantly increasing, more property owners are turning to the power of the sun to cut the cost of their electricity bills. Solar hot water panels can be an effective way to reduce the cost of running your hot water system.
Whilst solar hot water isn’t new, the range and efficiency of modern systems has improved dramatically over the last two decades.
Solar hot water works by capturing the heat from the sun in collectors installed on the roof, which is then used to heat the water that goes to the hot water tank.
There are two common types of collectors:
Both systems utilise an electrically powered hot water tank to ensure that hot water is kept at the optimal temperature (for night-time or cloudy days also) – electricity use is usually minimal. A small electric pump is also required to transfer the water between the collector and the tank.
Flat plate collectors
These are the most basic type of solar hot water collectors. They function by collecting heat in a black glass box – this heat accumulates (like a greenhouse) and then pipes running through a metal plate, transfer this trapped heat to the water, which is then stored in the tank.
Evacuated tube collectors
This is a new type of technology and is more advanced than a flat plate collector. The evacuated tubes look like a series of fluro tubes lined up and operate like a vacuum flask. Heat from the sun becomes trapped in the empty collectors (hence the name evacuated tube), which is then transferred to a manifold at the top of the unit. This heat is then transferred into the water, which is stored for use in a hot water tank. Compared to flat plate collectors, evacuated tubes are far more efficient at capturing and retaining heat from the sun.
Need a Brisbane plumber to install a solar hot water system?
Whether it is for a brand new house, a renovation or you would just like a new solar hot water system installed, our Howzat Plumbing team have experience installing electric, gas, heat pump and solar systems to residential properties throughout Brisbane.
Brands we supply and install include Rheem, Dux and Solahart.
Need a local plumber to repair & service a solar hot water system?
Like any other hot water system, solar hot water systems require periodic maintenance to ensure that the system is operating within its optimal range.
Sometimes hot water systems stop working properly (e.g. the water keeps going cold or the pipes are making noises). This can lead to increase costs to you and inconsistent water temperatures that can either be a nuisance or dangerous hazard to you and your family.
Our professional and friendly Brisbane plumbing team can service or sort out any problem you may have with your solar hot water system, whether at your home or a residential investment property. We can carry out:
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a solar hot water system installation
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solar hot water system repairs
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servicing of a solar hot water system
Through our experience, our plumbers are familiar with each make and model and know they work – if we determine that a repair to your hot water system is not cost effective, we can help you select a new option that will suit your needs and budget.
Howzat Plumbing are reliable local plumbers who will do their best to repair and / or service your hot water system as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us to arrange a convenient day and time.
Based in Chermside, we are a
Brisbane northside plumber
providing solar hot water plumbing services throughout Brisbane
Howzat Plumbing is based in Chermside, however we service, repair and install new solar hot water systems to homes throughout the Brisbane northside and southside, the Moreton Bay and Samford Valley regions, along with Brisbane's East, Bayside, Western suburbs, CBD and inner-city.
