Do It Yourself Solar Domestic Hot Water Heater

For the Do-It-Yourselfer, we offer a variety of ways to get the equipment, service, and information you need. From Complete System Packages to a wide variety of parts available in our Components Catalog, Solar Living™ can provide you with the equipment you need to install, repair, and maintain your solar domestic hot water heater.

Below are the more common components in a solar domestic hot water heater as well as the current retail pricing from our detailed Components Catalog.

SunEarth Solar Thermal Collectors (Painted Copper Absorber)
SunEarth Empire EP-21 (3' x 7')
SunEarth Empire EP-24 (3' x 8')	$1,231.95
SunEarth Empire EP-32 (4' x 8')	$1,356.24
SunEarth Empire EP-40 (4' x 10')	$1,787.78

SunEarth High Efficiency Solar Thermal Collectors (Blue Sputter Aluminum Absorber)
SunEarth ThermoRay TRB-26 (4' x 6')	$1,191.56
SunEarth ThermoRay TRB-32 (4' x 8')	$1,507.64
SunEarth ThermoRay TRB-40-2 (4' x 10')	$1,791.23

Square footage of solar DHW panels relative to tank size should be:

No less than 0.75 sq ft per gallon of water to be heated
No more than 1.0 sq ft per gallon of water to be heated

Pump And Controls - Discreet Components
Pump & Control Package This item includes circulating pump, differential thermostat with sensors, check valve, and thermometer with flanges and fittings	$380
Same as above, but add a digital temperature display	$420

Air and Thermal Expansion Control
This item includes expansion tank, two air vents, pressure relief valve, pressure gauge, and fittings.	$193

Solar Storage Tanks
SunEarth 80 Gallon with Element with double wall internal heat exchanger and 4500 watt electric backup	$2,479.12
SunEarth 120 Gallon with Element with double wall internal heat exchanger and 4500 watt electric backup	$2,823.83

All prices listed on this page are for materials only.

Charges for installation and delivery, if desired, are not included.

Please contact Solar Living™ for a detailed delivery or installation quote.