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Low cost owner installed domestic solar water heater demonstration. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5501126
An owner installed and tested domestic solar water heating system is presented. The components of the system include: a solar collector, heat exchanger, storage tank, refrigerant, copper tubing, plumbing and electrical supplies, insulation for tubing and tanks, and building supplies. A cost breakdown for each of the components is provided. The total installation costs came to $2494. Daily water temperature readings were taken for the months of March through December. Test results show that the solar water heater provides $217 in savings per year with a payback period equal to 7.7 years. (BCS)
Research Organization:
Pandori (Robert D.), Syracuse, NY (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG42-81R205302
OSTI ID:
5501126
Report Number(s):
DOE/R2/05302-T1; ON: DE85015638
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English