Brislington Plumbing

A water heater, or boiler in some areas, is a device used to heat water. It may use gas, oil, electricity or be based on alternative energy sources such as solar and geothermal power. “Water heating uses more energy for space heating than any other use in homes today. In addition, 25% of the population still use electric hot water heating systems which most people use because they think that it is more economical. Water heaters can use significantly less energy but are also a very costly investment so only use once if you have the means to do so. This article will discuss how one can take steps to conserve energy when using their current water. As mentioned before, water heating uses a hefty amount of power so using alternative forms of water heating will not only help conserve your community's resources but also reduce the taxpayer's burden. Solar water heaters are fairly popular in areas that receive large amounts of sunshine. Solar water heaters work the same way solar panels do, they convert solar energy into thermal (heat) energy. The solar panel is connected to a solar collector which provides both direct and indirect solar heating for your hot water, thus eliminating the need for a tank less or tanked water heater. The fluid passes through a porous absorber tube that transfers the solar heat to the pipe containing coolant (glycol). This heated coolant is then pumped through a coil located indoors where it transfers its heat to circulating domestic hot-water, either directly or indirectly (via storage). It will take time for your system to completely heat up but once it does, it will be able to sustain a steady temperature. While this might sound like an expensive process, to begin with, with the average cost ranging from $2-10k.