50% to 74%
of hot water
$1,200
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Solar water heating system installed from a kit made by Butler Sun Solutions - and improved over time.
50% to 74%
of hot water
$1,200
Property
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 61 Delano Road, Woolwich, ME 04579
- Size:
- 2,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 50% to 74% of hot water
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar Hot Water
- Installed:
- January 2006
- Size of System:
- 3 collectors
- Monitor performance:
- http://www.arttec.net/SolarDHW/13_Live%20stats/index.htm
- Purposes:
- To heat hot water
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $3,000
- Value of Rebates:
- $800
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $1,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $1,200
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- self + neighbors
What You Need to Know
Description:
Solar domestic hot water system based on a kit made by Butler Sun Solutions pre-heats Rinnai propane fired demand heater.
Maintenance Requirements:
top up fluid level in collector over-flow tank every 18 months
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Replaced original propane water heater tank with a Rinnai tankless demand heater in 2010
My Motivation:
Living sustainably
Advice:
Butler Sun system is undersized for northern climates. I would have added 1 or 2 more collectors to my south facing wall.
Additional Notes:
Had to mount collectors to south facing wall rather than ans ideal roof, so added 1 additional collector to account for lack of tilt. System performs best in spring/fall.
Open House Info:
from Route 1 N of Bath bridge Take Route 127 NORTH at yellow blinking light in Woolwich. 4.5 miles turn right on Old Stage Road .5 mile turn right on Delano Road 61 Delano is 2nd on right - brown workshop and cedar shingled saltbox house with wrap around porch.
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