SolarUK: Frequent Questions and Answers
After a while, do solar vacuum tube systems lose their vacuum?
There are a number of ways of making vacuum tube solar water heating systems. Many of our competitors use a fairly standard tube with a bonded joint between the tube and the copper pipe that takes the heated liquid. The glass and copper expand and contract at slightly different rates and this can cause cracking, loss of vacuum and a significant loss in performance.
More information can be found here: LaZer2 Solar Thermal Collectors |
Other Associated FAQs : Domestic
Is it possible to heat my home and my hot water using solar panels?
Heating water with solar energy is ideal as hot water is needed throughout the year, both when the sun is high and therefore most likely provides all the heating required, and when it is low and helps top up the heating.
After a while, do solar vacuum tube systems lose their vacuum?
This depends on the quality and design of the system.
Can you give me some advice on how to choose a solar hot water system?
Compare all systems and their prices before taking any grants into account, and ask for an estimate when first getting in touch.
Which is better - solar vacuum tubes or flat plate solar panels?
Plenty of research has been carried out on this...
Are you able to service a Smart Energy water heating installation?
SolarUK can service virtually any solar energy system.
