Solar Hot Water System Components

List of component’s you’ll need. 

•  Solar Thermal Collector -  Converts the sun's energy into heat.

• Solar Storage Cylinders/Tank - Storage tank is where the heat from the collectors is stored.

   

• Expansion Tank - Solar fluid expands when it gets heated, the expansion tank is a place holder for expanding fluids.

   

• Solar Stations - Solar stations regulate the flow.

   

• Mounting Hardware - There are different types of mounting hardware utilized based on the type of roof.

 

These are the basic components needed for a solar system. This system is probably the most cost efficient, beneficial system of all the ways of converting solar energy to heat.