Kit - Radiant Solar Water Heating System Integrated with the Boat Fresh Water System
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Having warm water for showering and washing dishes while at anchor for an extended period can be a luxury for the cruising sailor. We at Custom Marine Products have come up with an easy and convenient solution; heating water using radiant energy from the sun.
Here's how it works:
Solar panels get quite warm on sunny days. The back of a solar panel tilted toward the sun may reach 150° F or more. Mounting a heat exchanger (collector) to the back of the solar panel enables the collection of radiant heat passing through the back of the solar panel. Circulating water from the water heater through the heat exchanger heats the water in the water heater. The water heater becomes a heat storage vessel. Water is circulated using a low draw circulation pump designed for this purpose so very little electrical energy is consumed. The circulating water actually cools the solar panel thus increasing its power generation efficiency. On a sunny day, the system will heat water up to 110° F+ at optimum sun angles.
DIY kit for installing a solar water heating system integrated with the boat fresh water system.
Kit includes:
Heat Collector
Circulation Pump
Tubing
Thermostat
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