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What To Consider When Sizing Solar Hot Water Systems

December 23, 2021

If you're considering making the switch from a traditional hot water system to a solar hot water system, it's important to understand the huge range of solar-related heating options available to homeowners in Australia. There are lots of different factors to consider when selecting a solar hot water system, including the size of your home, the types of water heating you currently use, and when and how you want to use hot water in your home. Each of these will have an impact on the choices you make when switching to solar hot water.

One of the biggest decisions that consumers have to make when installing a solar hot water system is the size of the system they want to install. This, obviously, depends on how much hot water you plan to use each day, but other considerations also need to be made. Let's take a look at those factors that might affect your decision for your solar hot water system sizing.

If you're considering making the switch from a traditional hot water system to solar hot water, it's important to understand the huge range of solar-related heating options available to homeowners in Australia. There are lots of different factors to consider when selecting a solar hot water system, including the size of your home, the types of water heating you currently use, and when and how you want to use hot water in your home. Each of these will have an impact on the choices you make when switching to solar hot water. One of the biggest decisions that consumers have to make when installing a solar hot water system is the size of the system they want to install. This, obviously, depends on how much hot water you plan to use each day, but other considerations also need to be made. Let's take a look at those factors that might affect your decision for your solar hot water system sizing.

Size of Your Household

The first, and probably the most obvious, factor to consider is the size of your household: more family members almost always means more hot water is needed for showers, washing up, laundry, and other daily tasks. If you have a big family, or if you're anticipating growing your family in the future, it's important to factor this in when choosing your solar hot water system size.

Frequency of Use

The frequency with which you use hot water will also factor into your decision. For example, if you are out at work during the day every day, you probably use less hot water than the average person who works from home every day. In a big family with multiple members who stay at home throughout the day, hot water use can be very high, and the need for a steady supply of hot water throughout the day makes it important to choose a solar hot water system with extra capacity.

Water Efficiency

Even if you have a big family, you could offset some of your hot water use by using appliances that are extremely efficient. If your household is fitted with high-efficiency appliances such as an eco-friendly dishwasher and low-flow shower heads, and your family opts for quick showers over deep baths, you might not use as much hot water as the typical household of your size.

The Wattage of Your Water Tank

Finally, if you're looking to heat your water with a rooftop solar system, you'll need to ensure that the wattage of your water tank element matches the peak output of your solar system. We can assist you with this and ensure that you choose a solar hot water system with an output that's right for your household.

Want To Know More? Get in Touch

At Emerald Beach Plumbing, we are your local experts in plumbing and hot water systems. For advice and recommendations on solar hot water heating and how to get the most out of your hot water system, get in touch with us today at Emerald Beach Plumbing.

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