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Water Heater Solar Panels

Robert Said:

Want to install solar panels that will provide electricity to my existing water heater. Is this possible?

We Answered:

This would be such a costly setup it would never pay for itself. A water heater needs 4000 plus watts of electricity to heat water. You would need an entire field covered with solar panels to generate that kind of power.

You are much better off getting hot water solar panels. You will need a circulate pump, control relays, and a new water heater with a heat exchanger in it.

These installations are simple however if you don't have electrical and plumbing experience it will be difficult. You also need to be able to get the heavy panels on the roof.

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