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Green Power: Frequently asked questions: solar water heating
Answers to some of the questions we often get about solar water heating as well as our systems.
How soon can I pay back my Green Power solar water heating system through my electricity savings?
What happens if the weather is bad?
How hot does the water get in a solar geyser?
What happens if I go away on holiday or if the water gets too hot?
Can I retrofit a Green Power solar water heating solution to my existing geyser?
What happens when the power cuts?
Why do I need a pump and controller?
How does a vacuum tube heat the water?
How does Green Power install a solar water heating solution?
Do the glass tubes break easily?
Can solar geysers handle urban water pressure?
What is a 3-port geyser?
Why is vacuum tube technology more suited to moderate climes (like the coast) than flat-plate technology?
What is ESKOM's involvement in the solar water heating programme?
How does the ESKOM rebate programme work?
How can I check the quality of a solar water heating system?
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