1. Will the Solar Panels Spoil the Aesthetics of my house?
The Home Comfort solar heating system was designed in conjunction with a team of architects
to ensure the aesthetic value of the house is not compromised. The storage tank may be
installed inside the roof to reduce the effect of the system on the aesthetics of the house.
2. What is the size of the System that I require?
The Home Comfort solar heating storage tank comes in a range of sizes from 100L to 400L. A
rule of thumb suggests that you would require 50L of hot water per day for every person living in
the house. For 4 people living in a house you will require a 200 L system.
| Persons in House |
Up to 2 |
2 to 3 |
3 to 4 |
4 to 6 |
6 to 8 |
| Capacity |
100L |
150L |
200L |
300L |
400L |
NOTE: More than one system can be combined to cater for bigger applications.
3. How does a solar heating system work?
The Home Comfort solar water heating system comprises of a hot water storage tank and solar heat collector panels. Through a thermo-siphon effect (in which hot water rises) hot water circulates between the collectors and the tank while the sun is out and is stored at the end of the day in an insulated storage tank.
All Home Comfort systems are equipped with an electrical heating element as a back up, controlled by a thermostat for those odd days when the sun's energy is insufficient for water heating. |
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4. Will I have hot water at night?
Home Comfort systems are designed to supply hot water 24 hours a day. The hot water collected during the day is retained in the storage tank. The insulated storage tank is perfectly capable of retaining hot water overnight.
All Home Comfort systems are equipped with an electrical heating element as a back up, controlled by a thermostat for those odd days when the sun's energy is insufficient for water heating.
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5. What happens in winter?
You will continue to have hot water in winter because the solar energy that is absorbed by the collectors comes from the sun's radiation and not from direct heat. However, should rainy
weather occur, Home Comfort's standard electrical back up will be activated to ensure a
constant supply of hot water.
6. Will a hailstorm damage the panels?
Home Comfort's collector panels are hail resistant.
7. What happens in freezing weather?
Our Home Comfort solar water heating system is freeze resistant, and comes with a 5 year guarantee!
8. Will I still be able to use my existing Geyser?
Typically, the Home Comfort system comes complete with a storage tank and panels. However,
if your storage tank is fairly new and still in a very good condition you could choose the
Conversion option where solar panels are combined with your existing storage tank. Our team would gladly advise you.
9. Can Solar water heating, heat up the water sufficiently?
The Home Comfort systems are designed to heat water to 65ºC, as is the case with any
standard electrical storage tank. This is possible because the solar energy that is absorbed by
the collectors comes from the sun's radiation and not from direct heat.
10. What savings will I get on my electricity bill with a Home Comfort system?
In the average home almost half of the electricity consumption is attributed to heating water. A Home Comfort system is capable of saving you 80% of the water heating costs, reducing your electricity bill by nearly half.
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