Evacuated Tube Solar Panels
A RISE IN POPULARITY OF EVACUATED TUBE SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS LEADS TO A DROP IN QUALITY STANDARDS
With the trend towards more sustainable living, there has been a significant increase in interest in solar hot water systems. And in many cases, the preferred choice for solar hot water systems is evacuated tube ones over the more traditional flat solar panels or plates.
This increased demand has created opportunities for a whole lot of new suppliers of solar hot water systems coming to the market, and not all have the same approach to quality and customer service. Consumers who make the move towards a greener future should give themselves a pat on the back – but if they make the wrong choice of supplier with a bad quality result – it’s more likely they’ll give themselves a kick where it hurts most.
If you’re in the market for a solar hot water system, the following questions may be useful.
Ask how long their company has been in business. The performance of the system will depend on the quality of the product involved and the quality of the installation – so experience will count. Ask about the company’s membership with any industry bodies etc.
Check how long the company has supplied and installed the various brands of evacuated tube. If it’s a cheap import, then it’s likely that it will be a new brand for the company and won’t have an established reputation for quality.
Check the warranties for the system as there are reports on the internet of some evacuated tubes failing after only a few years.
Ask about maintenance and service – and find out whether the initial cost of the system includes any future maintenance.
Don’t be fooled by price – there could be hidden costs (eg removal of existing tanks, insulation etc) that aren’t included – so make sure you get the big picture right up front.
Quality of the construction materials and the design is vital, so check things like welds (to ensure no leaks), the sturdiness of the mount (you don’t want it to give way in severe wind or weather), anti-corrosive materials, thickness of the insulation materials etc.
Check out whether the installers have the appropriate qualifications eg roof plumbing.
Whilst evacuated tube systems can be more expensive than the traditional flat panel systems, they are more efficient especially in cloudy or overcast conditions. Don’t land up in hot water for the wrong reasons. If you are considering solar hot water, Perth supplier, Ureco recommends doing the homework thoroughly to ensure you get a quality system from a quality installer.
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