How to Heat Water Using Eco-Friendly Technology

Imagine not having to use up electricity and energy to heat water. You not only save money but also conserve energy resources which are limited. And you are using ecologically friendly technology, harnessing the heat of the sun by using this do it yourself solar powered heater.

Hot2O is the name of this solar water heater which was designed along with Oregon’s Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and manufactured by FAFCI Inc. A complete solar water heating system, it comes packed in a box for you to install. It is lightweight, weighing only 65 pounds and works with your existing electric or gas water heating system.

It can be installed by anybody as it comes with simple instructions. The water gets heated to a temperature of about 120°. This environmentally friendly device has an automatic sensor which will sense and switch on the system when the temperature on the roof is higher than the temperature of the tank and the hot water is stored in the hot water tank till needed. For the eco-conscious consumer it is a must-have and its cost is recovered in 4-5 years.

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