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