The panel in place on the roof. Rob installed the plumbing to the panel and the solar boiler. We purchased a new 60 gallon water tank in anticipation of lots of hot water.
The panel begins to get sunshine in the early afternoon. We are thrilled that it begins to work without a hitch or a leak!
A very happy lady about to have her first high tech solar shower. Of course she is no stranger to low tech solar showers having showered under the bag for many years both at the cottage and on Celebrian. This is definitely an improvement.
One of our dreams when planning the renovations to the cottage was to have a solar hot water system. When we first checked into the possibility we were slowed down by the cost; however we didn't want to give up on our dream. After much research we decided we were going to join the natural resources eco-grant program and get the cottage audited. Our plans of only putting a new roof on the building grew to include all new windows, doors, full insulation, low flush toilets and the piece de resistance....the solar hot water system. The grants were made available over the past year to support home owners making energy saving improvements to their dwellings. Once we get our cedar ceiling up and our dry wall taping done we will have the home inspector out to do our post construction audit.
Even with the grant money assistance for the solar system we won't likely save money; however we are happy that we are doing something good for the environment and besides how can you put a cost on a dream?
Nice. The sense of freedom from your solar water heating must be worth something too. At least in that sense you come out ahead.
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