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Solar Heating

Quantum Heat Pump Solar Hot Water System.

Looks like our next water heating adventure will be to Australia. Always wanted to visit and now we have a reason to go. To see the Quantum Heat Pump – Solar water hating system by Enviro Friendly Products in action. If you haven’t guessed by now we are pretty crazy about water heaters [...]

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August 14, 2011

Solar Water Heating DYI for plumbers.

Solar Heating

WE DO NOT recommended any DYI project that includes plumbing, unless you are, or have a licensed plumber on the project. Solar water heating systems can work “too good” and produce extreme temperatures more than enough to seriously hurt, potential kill.
That being said Solar water heaters are amazing. If you have the knowledge, tools, skill [...]

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August 8, 2011

US Solar Market Grew 67% in 2010

Solar Heating

US Solar Market Grew 67% in 2010
The US solar market value grew 67% last year to US$6 billion despite the recession, according to a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GMT Research.
By Renewable Energy Focus staff
According to the report, U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review 2010, solar was the fastest growing [...]

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May 23, 2011

Cirrex Solar Electic water heating system by A.O. Smith.

Solar Heating

If you are stuck with an “all electric” or an “all oil” home and will be in the market for a new water heater soon, like the idea of saving a boat load of money each year over the next 20+ years you should definately take a look at this solar water system by A.O [...]

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April 10, 2011

Vaughn Water Heaters, Installations, Free Estimates.

Electric water heaters

Vaughn Water Heaters, installations, free estimates.
Is your current Vaughn water heater leaking? Need a quick replacement that won’t break the bank?
We specialize in all tankless water heaters and have 2 trucks and crews fully dedicated to water heater installation and repairs. Our suppliers carry Vaughn, thus we can get any specific type, or [...]

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March 2, 2010

Solar water heater installers in CT.

Solar Heating

I’m excited to welcome Mr. Trudeau, owner and operator of -C.A Trudeau Solar Plumbing and Heating-.
Fully Insured & License# PL -283810
Mr. Trudeau is one of only 18 licensed solar water heating installers in Connecticut at this time (3/2/10) His company has been installing Solar water heaters, solar pool heaters, and solar radiant systems for over [...]

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February 26, 2010

Solar water heating solutions from Rheem.

Solar Heating

The Rheem Solar System of the future is here today!
Everyone is familiar with the basic idea of Solar water heaters. Sunlight hits a light/heat collector; the hot water is stored in a tank. Which in turn basically consists of strapping up a couple solar collectors on the roof, adding a few safety devises, expansion tank, [...]

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December 13, 2009

Solar = Security?

Solar Heating

When you commit to a secure alternative energy source to protect you and your family, you send an unspoken message that asserts your belief in self-reliance, and freedom from energy companies rate hikes & mishaps.
Today’s modern culture has developed an infrastructure that brings us incredible convenience, it has also created a complex and intertwined [...]

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November 21, 2009

Washington to mandate solar water heaters?

Solar Heating

Solar Water Heaters soon to be a Washington mandate?
Some day in the future electric and gas water heaters will become a thing of the past, but some states a moving the future to the now with mandates of solar water heater installations for new building codes.

Hawaii and California now have legislation that requires solar water [...]

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November 20, 2009

2010, Hawaii requires Solar water heaters in all new homes.

Solar Heating

I heard about this over a year ago, and just saw a little something about it again.
I thought it was interesting enough to share it here.
HONOLULU – All new homes in Hawaii will be required to have solar water heaters installed starting in 2010 under a law approved by the Legislature.
Hawaii becomes the first [...]

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November 19, 2009

Solar Storage Tanks.

Solar Heating

Their are many companies offering solar water tanks these days, but primarily we use the Rheem solar aide. Here is some information about it.
Rheem Solaraide HE 80 and 120 Gallon Solar Storage Tank
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Product Benefits:
• Saves you money – Reduces your monthly utility costs
• Saves the environment – Reduces fossil fuel consumption
Product Applications:
• [...]

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