Frequently Asked Questions
In a 12 month period you should save between 35 and 55% of your water heating bill
Your savings are lower than in summer due to lower levels of radiation, SunScan’s intelligent solar controller keeps the electrical backup to a minimum to keep your heating costs to a minimum.
All our systems have an electrical back-up element which would be affected by load-shedding. If it has been a good solar day it is unlikely that your element would need to switch on, however our pumped systems are installed with a 220V circulating pump and digital controller both of which require electricity to run and circulate your water.
If one has a back-up UPS this will eliminate any issues. Our thermo-siphon systems on the other hand naturally circulate hot water (natural convection) without the use of a pump and controller.
General rule of thumb:
If your roof is North facing or no more than 45° off North, we recommend the flat plate collector.
If your roof is more than 45° off North, we recommend the evacuated tube collector.
If your roof is flat, we recommend the flat plate collector.
If your roof is North facing or no more than 45° off North, we recommend the flat plate collector.
If your roof is more than 45° off North, we recommend the evacuated tube collector.
If your roof is flat, we recommend the flat plate collector.
There is a minimal amount of servicing required, cleaning the collector plus checking the pump and the various valves on the system. It may be necessary to replace the element and thermostat from time to time, depending on water quality.
Latitude plus 10° is ideal.
However angles from 15° to 55° are acceptable but not ideal.
A standard installation will take approx. a day.