Suppliers
Solar geyser suppliers in South Africa have seen huge growth in recent years. When installing a solar water heating system, it is important to make sure that you use an accredited supplier and installer that is approved by SESSA, this ensures that the product is SABS and Eskom approved as well.
Benefits of Using Accredited Suppliers
Eskom/SESSA members must meet certain criteria to be included. This means they have gone through a vetting process to ensure that not only the geyser is of a good quality but that the service and advice that you receive is accurate. Using an accredited installer guarantees that the system is a SABS approved water heating system. This means you will have a 5-year guarantee on the system as well.
Solar Geyser Suppliers
There are currently 100’s of solar geyser installation companies nationwide in South Africa. This makes it difficult to decide which installer to go for when trying to make sure you get the cream of the crop. We make it easy for you to get 3 quotes from accredited installers that service your area.
Get Quotes
You no longer have to trawl the internet looking for suitable suppliers. We do all the legwork for you. When requesting a quote three solar geyser suppliers from your area will contact you and provide a quote. Simply fill out the short form below.
Choosing The Right Size Tank
The recommended tank size for your needs is determined by the number of people staying in your house. Normally 50l per person is recommended (Modern efficient shower heads mean 30l/person may be fine too). A family of 4 would require a 200l tank. Your installer will be able to give better guidance according to the solar geysers which they supply.
Choosing The Right Solar Water Heating System
Direct Systems
Direct systems circulate water through the panel, otherwise known as the collector. They are cheaper than some of the other systems but they are not good for all applications. They have no freeze or overheat protection. If your water supply is hard they can develop scale.
Indirect Systems
The indirect systems use an anti-freezing transfer fluid to heat up the potable water indirectly. after this fluid is heated up in the collector, it travels to a heat exchanger where the heat is transferred to the clean water. These systems do offer freeze protection and can be used in frost areas.
Passive Systems
Passive systems rely on pipes to heat water or transfer liquid within the system. The cost is lower than that of active systems but overheating and freezing can cause damage to them.
Active Systems
Active systems use pumps to drive water and fluid through the systems. They are slightly more expensive than passive systems but they offer advantages, they are much more efficient and can withstand higher and lower extreme temperatures.
[Credit: Wikipedia]