In
this volatile world we live in today it’s nice to know there’s
something out there to count on. What’s that something? The
sun! As energy sources deplete and prices skyrocket, one thing will
always remain free and accessible; the sun’s energy. So once
you’ve installed your solar heating system you’ll never
have to worry about going cold again.
Solar heating can be used to heat pools, the water for your shower
or to heat a room. By using the sun’s rays you can stay warm
with safe clean energy.
Ever gone swimming in a lake in June and you could barely get in
the water because it was so cold, but then go back in August and the
water was much warmer. That’s because it takes a long time to
heat a large body of water. For a large lake, sometimes several months.
The same applies to a pool. Only the sun can heat it much faster.
Keeping a pool warm is essential to its enjoyment. A traditional pool
heater can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in electricity
costs to keep your pool warm. Solar pool heaters will heat your pool
quickly and keep it warm year round, extending your swimming season.
And other then buying the heater, it will cost you nothing! Plus it’s
less likely to break, which means years of pool fun.
Another type of solar heating is solar water heaters. There are active
and passive solar water heaters. The basic difference is that active
water heaters contain electrical components while passive heaters
do not. This means that passive water heaters are generally more reliable
because they’re less likely to break. A solar water heating
system features two main components, a solar collector and a solar
tank. The system harnesses the sun’s energy to heat the water.
Depending on the day and how hot it is, water temperatures can reach
upwards of 100 degrees.
The last type of solar heating is the type that can be used to heat
the air. Much like solar water heating, solar space heating systems
can be passive or active. Passive systems are less expensive because
they don’t have electricity costs. They are also less likely
to break and thus will last longer. However, if you are trying to
heat a large area such as a building, it might be better to go with
an active system which incorporates fans and pumps to help circulate
the air.
Whether you use a solar pool heater, solar water heater, solar space
heating or all of the above, one thing’s for sure; the environment
will thank you and so will your wallet.