RINNAI BEASLEY SOLAR HOT WATER

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

Replacing an electric water heater with a gas boosted solar water heater can reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions by up to 6.6 tonnes per year (or 132 000 black balloons), equivalent to taking a 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 Rinnai solar panels begin the process of gradually heating the water 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. On these days the solar system will usually require the assistance of a booster to maintain the water at a suitable temperature.

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 returned. 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 the average family in Melbourne. This will add up to thousands of dollars saved over the lifetime of the solar hot water system! Coupled with the longevity of the stainless steel storage tank and all copper collector panels, purchasing a solar hot water system is one of the best economic decisions you can make. 1http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

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