How can I make best use of my Solar Water Heating System in the cold winter days?
Whether the connecting pipes are properly and adequately insulated, otherwise the hot water will cool as it travels along the un-insulated pipes. The insulated pipes must be covered with aluminum cladding. If there is any denting or damage, attend to it. For leakage in the storage tank, collector, distribution pipeline and the hot water faucets in the home. This may be the cause for inadequate hot water. Contact the manufacturer, as all leakages must be stopped immediately. The insulation must not be allowed to be wet at any time. The condition of the collector regularly for dust or rain water that has entered into the collector. Proper rubber packaging will have to be re-fixed to make it water tight If there is any breakage or crack in the glass cover of the collector get it repaired/replaced immediately. If the collector absorber/housing has corroded, notify the manufacturer immediately and get it re-painted. Sometimes the water is not heated properly only because the black colour of
