We all love a good hot water system. From having a nice warm shower to ensuring a deep clean around the house. It can be easy to take our hot water systems for granted. Only when we turn the tap on to get a downpour of icy-cold water is when we realise the importance of a […]
It is common for many to take our hot water storage tanks for granted, but realistically, they are one of the most important appliances in our homes. No matter if we’re doing the laundry, dishes, bathing, cleaning or cooking, we use ample amounts of hot water each day and, therefore, it gets all the more important for […]
Water is an important heat storage medium since it possesses a high degree of specific heat capacity. As opposed to other substances, water can store more amount of heat per unit weight. Water is low cost and non-toxic. Hence it is a widely used option for heat storage. Hot water buffer tanks are designed for […]
Hydronic buffer tanks are increasingly becoming the preferred choice amongst most Australians for their commercial and industrial, as well as residential hot water heating setups. This is mainly thanks to the design powered by a robust technology behind Hydronic buffer tanks, which are exemplary when it comes to reducing chiller effects or boiler short cycling. A hydronic […]
In terms of the most eco-friendly and cost-effective ways to offer household hot water, the use of hot water heat pumps is ideal. While the majority of hot water heating units for residential applications makes use of resistance element technology, they tend to lack somewhat when it comes to energy efficiency. To derive maximum savings, you must […]
Solar hot water heating systems use a hot water heat exchanger for transferring collected energy by solar collectors to the air or fluid used to heat a given space or water. Heat exchangers are typically designed from cast iron, aluminum, bronze, copper, and stainless steel. Solar hot water heater units use copper since it is a strong […]
Heating water traditionally consumes a fair amount of power in both commercial and residential applications. For household use, water heating through a traditional hot water system calls for approximately 25-40 per cent of the traditional domestic energy consumption in Australia. On the other hand, in industrial use, such as those in beverage and food processing […]
Thanks to the affordable costs of solar power systems, homeowners within Australia are more and more interested in using solar hot water heaters at their abode for day-to-day use. When it comes to cost cutting, having a solar hot water heater is a great option. Solar-powered energy efficient water heaters come with various options and can help […]
Solar thermal technology for water heating applications is a great concept backed by more than 5 decades of practical applications around the world, and is no novelty. Recent growth and developments in this dependable, money-saving technology includes the introduction of various collection processes such as the absorber coatings and the collector design that are in […]
In Australia, the cost of electricity is quite high compared to the majority of developed nations, and there are many reason for this. Without going into why the electricity is so expensive, we will look at ways to minimize the use, thus saving you money. Hot water systems account for the bulk of energy consumption […]