RINNAI PRESTIGE SOLAR HOT WATER

Producing hot water for the home has the largest impact on your energy bill in most Australian homes. Even in colder climates, using solar energy to heat your water can substantially reduce energy bills and will reduce the emission of Greenhouse Gases.

Replacing a 6 person household's electric water heater with a gas boosted solar water heater will reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions by up to 6.6 tonnes per year, roughly equivalent to taking the family car off the road.

Source: http://www.orer.gov.au

WHY SOLAR HOT WATER?

Every house in Australia should have a solar hot water system. It's that simple. From Perth to Sydney, Darwin to Melbourne, they make environmental and economic sense.

WHEN DOES THE SOLAR WORK?

The system begins the process of gradually heating the storage tank in the mornings as soon as the radiant heat from the sun is absorbed by the collectors on your roof. This continues throughout the day until late afternoon.

WHAT HAPPENS ON COLD, CLOUDY OR RAINY DAYS?

On cloudy and rainy days the solar gain is less, but the collectors still absorb heat. During weeks when sunshine is scarce, the solar system will need its booster to help deliver the hot water required.

HOW DO SYSTEMS ON THE MARKET DIFFER?

The best systems available use a thick stainless steel storage cylinder with tank insulation levels well above the minimum standard required. The cheapest systems available use thin, enamel lined mild steel cylinders with minimum insulation levels. In near sea-level Victorian conditions, evacuated tube collectors and cool temperate climate designed flat plate collectors exhibit very similar solar yields for domestic applications. Instantaneous gas, sustainably sourced solid fuel and waste heat are the most sustainable boosting options available.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Booster selection and even the type of hot water system have an impact on the environment. The table below shows the approximate tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions for various systems. If your system selection is based on environmental impact, your number one choice should always be a continuous flow (or instantaneous) gas boosted solar system. A Rinnai INFINITY continuous flow (non-solar) hot water system is a second choice, as it generates around half the greenhouse emissions of an electric boosted solar system.

ECONOMIC SENSE

Source: http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

A solar hot water system is a great long-term investment that has a guaranteed return. In Melbourne, using the sun's energy to heat water can reduce your household hot water bills by more than 88%1each year. That's 88% of your hot water for free! That's a saving of up to $500 each year for an average family in Melbourne. This will add up to thousands of dollars saved over the lifetime of the solar hot water system! With the longevity of the stainless steel storage tank and all copper collector panels, purchasing a Rinnai Prestige solar hot water system is one of the best economic decisions you can make. 1http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

WOOD HEATERS AND TEDSON COILS HEAT EXCHANGER

Going Solar, together with Tedson Coils, can provide an extremely cost effective solution that boosts your hot water system to deliver you very cheap hot water.

To utilise the cost benefits of installing Tedson Coils you need to have a wood combustion heater and solar hot water system. The coils are hidden away inside the fire box or flue and linked to the system by pipes concealed below the tank.

To learn more about Tedson Coil Heat Exchanger visit www.tedsoncoils.com.

5 STAR ENERGY RATINGS

All new homes in Victoria need to achieve a 5 Star Energy Rating from the First Rate programme,

coupled with the installation of a Solar Hot Water System (or rain water tank connected to the toilet).

Click on the following link for more information on the 5 Star programme;

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/2035-5-star-homes.asp