How to Give a Long Life to Solar Water Heaters

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Sep 25, 2016
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A solar water heating system is a great alternative to an electric water heater. It reduces energy bills, thus save your money. It also lowers carbon footprint, gives Eco-friendly way to heat water. You are able to get hot water all through the year regardless about switching the heating system on or off. It gives you peace of mind. Like other equipment, solar water heaters also need maintenance.  It requires periodic inspections and routine maintenance to work uninterruptedly and efficiently. Users of the system need to protect it from corrosion, scaling and freezing.

Solar Water HeatersYou might be able to clean your solar heater without any assistance but it cannot be left without periodic maintenance. A well qualified technician is required for this.

Periodic Cleaning

Collector Soiling

With time soil can cover the water heater because it is setup in an open area. The rooftop comes in contact dust in dusty climates. You can clean dust on a regular basis. For deep cleaning, call a well qualified technician.

Collector Glazing and Seals
There is a time come when plastic glazing needs to be replaced. If the collector glazing is turned into deep yellow, this is the signal to change it. Carefully examine the seals for cracks also. To use the collector for a long time, glazing replacement should be done by a solar technician. Instead of using your engineering mind, call to the technician for replacement.

Ductwork, plumbing and wiring
Everything equipment runs for a limited period of time. Solar water heaters are the equipment that bears all types of weather. To increase the lifespan, it is necessary for periodic examining for duct connections, seals, fluid leaks at pipe connections and the wiring strength.

Pressure relief valve and Dampers
A technician will examine the status of the valve to ensure that it is not stuck open or closed. Careful inspection goes for the damper to know it can open and close appropriately.

Storage System
The solar heater storage may come in contact of rust and can crack. The storage system should be cleaned properly.

If the heating system is damaged more, it will better to replace it with a new one. Contact reliable solar water heaters manufacturers in Kolkata to purchase a suitable heater.

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