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Domestic Hot Water
DHW systems use the sun's energy to heat hot water. This water may then be used for domestic hot water or for heating purposes. These systems can easily be added to an existing building or can be integrated into new construction.

DHW systems are typically used with your existing hot water system, using your existing hot water heater for a backup. Depending on the specifics of your installation, a solar DHW kit can reduce your hot water bill by 50% - yes, even in Canada!

Thermal Controllers
Solar thermal controllers regulate the temperature of your hot water system. Many different types and styles, from manual to completely automatic are available.

Pool Heating
Heating pool water in the summer can easily cost as much as heating a house in the winter. Solar pool heat is extremely cost effective when compared to the lifelong escalating costs of heating a pool with fossil fuels. Energy isn’t going to get cheaper over time.

Solar pool heating uses inexpensive and rugged unglazed collectors which are very efficient at moving heat from the sun into your pool water.

Significant greenhouse gas reduction results from this method of pool water heating. Emissions saved equal those produced by operating an average automobile for a year.

How it works
The system is sized for your particular pool and site conditions. An average system includes six or eight 4 x 12 collectors. The collectors are large unglazed mats or panels which are installed on a nearby roof or on the ground. Sensors are placed in the water and on the array of collectors to determine when heat is needed and when it is available.

When heat is needed and available, a motorized valve diverts pool water to the collectors. A large volume of water is warmed by a few degrees by each pass through the array. When the water is warm enough, the valve closes and water returns to the pool.

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