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A
domestic solar water heating system from All Solar Solutions
Inc. has many advantages.
Using Solar energy from the sun to heat water is one of the
oldest uses of solar energy! Today, millions of homes and
businesses around the globe use solar water heating systems.
Harnessing energy from the sun makes sense. Consumers
currently use more than 50 trillion kilowatt-hours of power
every year - and yet the sun provides enough energy to meet
the world’s energy needs for a whole year in less than one
hour! Put that kind of energy to work in your home with a
reliable, energy-efficient Solar water heater. Watch your
power bills shrink, knowing that you’re capturing one of
nature’s purest sources of energy for your home.
With a Solar Hot Water System, you’re making the best
choice for your wallet, your environment, and your future. A
Solar water heater:
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Saves energy.
Solar energy greatly reduces our dependence on fossil fuels
and makes America more energy independent.
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Preserves the environment – No carbon emissions, no
pollutants! Solar water heaters use much less energy and
therefore produce significantly less greenhouse gas
emissions than electric conventional water heaters. Choosing
a Solar water heater provides the same environmental and
energy savings benefits as taking an average car off the
road – allowing you to make a significant environmental
impact without compromising the conveniences you love. In
fact, installing just one solar water heater is the
equivalent of planting 200 tree's.
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Saves money – Use FREE heat from the sun to heat your
water. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the
average household will spend over $500 a year to heat water
with electricity in an 80-gallon tank. Solar water heating
systems typically reduce water heating costs by 75-90% over
electric water heaters.
Virtually all of a
family’s hot water can come from the sun.
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Qualifies for tax credits –
Take advantage of a
30% federal tax credit available for a limited time.
A solar energy tax credit can be deducted
directly from the taxes you owe dollar for dollar - simply
claim the credit when you file your return for the year of
installation.
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Is a great investment –
With financial
incentives, a family of four can pay off their complete
system in less than three years and see a return on
investment of over25%. For those expecting to replace their
water heaters, the payoff is even quicker and the return is
much greater, and since solar water heaters typically
last 20 years, you’ll enjoy up to another 15 years of FREE
hot water from the sun!
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Operates without electricity – Enjoy hot showers and
sparkling, sanitized dishes with free hot water from the
sun--even if your power is out! By choosing a Solene PV
option, you won’t have to give up the conveniences you love
just because the power is out. So when hurricane season
comes around, you'll be the only one on your block able to
take a hot shower.
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Is durable.
All Solar
Solutions Inc. only uses factory certified personnel trained
in-house to install our panels to meet all Florida building
codes. While no one can guarantee performance during a
hurricane, our systems have survived recent storms intact.
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Is the safest, most
profitable home improvement.
Our systems provide
excellent returns, year after year without fees, taxes or
risk to your principal. They improve your home’s value, can
be financed with no down payment, and will not raise your
property taxes in Florida.
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Is
the right thing to do?
Take a decisive step towards saving money, energy and the
world. Your family, your wallet and your planet will thank
you.
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Family Size:
yearly Savings
Payback in
Investment Return
Family of 5: $1140
yearly savings
2.43 years (47% Return on Investment per year)
Family of 4: $960
yearly savings
2.89 years (35% Return on Investment per year)
Family of 3: $780
yearly savings
3.55 years (28% Return on Investment per year)
Family of 2 $600
yearly savings
4.62 years (22% Return on Investment per year)
Your Solar hot water system provides
immediate savings, reduced energy consumption, reduced
pollution, and tremendous added value to your home. Choose
Solar today, start saving today!
Enjoy hot water that is
carefree, guilt-free, pollution-free and free-free. We’ll
even remove your old water heater for free. Contact us today
for a free estimate on how to stay in hot water year round.
Request a FREE no obligation quote TODAY! Click Here...
Solar Hot water FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Will
it get the water as hot as my current hot water heater?
2.
How many panels are needed, what will it look like on
my roof?
3.
Do I have to put it on my roof?
4.
What if my community or association won’t allow it?
5.
How does it work in cloudy weather or if there’s no sun
for several days?
6.
Does it work during a power outage?
7.
What kind of maintenance does it require?
8.
How does my solar system affect the environment?
9.
What’s so great about solar?
10.
How long does a Solar Water Heater last?
Answer to question 1
Definitely, in fact, hotter. Not only will it get your hot
water hotter, you’ll have more of it. With these savings,
even the dog can enjoy hot showers!
Answer
to question 2
For
domestic hot water, you have on panel, called a ”collector”.
Panels for solar pool are different than the solar collector
used to heat your hot water. The panel lies flat against the
roof angle, collection heat from the sun continuously.
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Answer
to question 3
With
very few exceptions the answer is Yes, in order to collect the
sun’s energy, the panels must be installed on the rooftop.
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Answer
to question 4
Florida
laws protect the right of the consumer to use alternative
energy forms, including solar energy, clotheslines and the
like. The Florida Solar Rights Act CHAPTER 163
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS Florida Statutes. 163.04 Energy
devices based on renewable resources.
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Answer
to question 5
The sun
must be “out” in order to gather all the energy required,
however, the backup collector always insures that your have
plenty of hot water. Running out of hot water is not an issue
for solar users. In fact, with the low cost, you can feel
free to use hot water lavishly.
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Answer
to question 6
There
are two variations on the system which allow you to operate it
during a power outage. You’ll have choices, based on your
family’s usage and lifestyle, to determine your exact system.
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Answer
to question 7
It’s
virtually maintenance-free. Once installed, the solar hot
water tank operates the same way as your current hot water
tank with little to no upkeep required.
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Answer
to question 8
Solar
energy does not release any carbon dioxides, nitrogen oxides,
sulphur dioxides or mercury into our atmosphere, unlike other
forms of electrical energy.
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Answer
to question 9
Solar
energy is becoming more and more popular. Once thought of as
something rather “alternative” its acceptance in the
mainstream of society is now growing. Why? Because it is a
truly effective way to save money and increase efficiency on
your energy costs.
The savings are
substantial and protect you from rising cost in the future.
It’s cleaner, safer, and costs you less. It really is a great
option to consider and has so many lasting and healthy
benefits.
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Answer to question 10
No one can give an exact estimate of how long
a solar water heater lasts. Just the same as for any other
technical appliance.
1.
However, a solar hot water tank normally lasts 15 to 20
years, which is up to double the life of an electric system.
2. The solar
collector should have a life expectancy of 20-30 years. Most
of the collectors built
since 1980 are manufactured with
materials that should give a 30-50 year lifespan”
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- Why heat my pool?
- Your pool represents a significant financial
investment. Heating your pool enables you and your
family to enjoy your investment more than just a few
months a year.
Heating your pool enables you to comfortably enjoy
your pool - earlier in the spring, evenings after
work, and later into the fall. A warmer pool means
more time for family fun, more opportunities for
healthy exercise, and a better gathering place for
family and friends.
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How does a solar pool heating system work?
- Cold water is pumped from your pool through our
patented solar tube design where it is warmed by heat
collected from the sun. This is very much like the
water that sits in a garden hose and is warmed by the
sun. The warm water is then pumped back into your pool
giving you luxuriously warm water and plenty of
extended swim time.
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- Is
there enough sun where I live?
- Studies show that there is enough solar energy in
all parts of the United States and into Canada for you
to enjoy a longer swim season with a solar pool
heater. Here in Florida we have an abundace of sun
which mean we get the most out of solar energy.
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Will a FAFCO solar pool heater heat my pool?
- Of course! Depending on your weather and climatic
conditions, you can expect your FAFCO solar pool
heater to raise your pool temperature up to 10 degrees
Fahrenheit over a period of several days of good
weather. A solar blanket will help hold in this heat
at night or when it’s windy, and can help the pool
heating system be even more effective.
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Is a solar pool heater better than a gas heater?
- We think so. A solar pool heater can be less
expensive up front than a gas heater, depending on the
size of your pool. Once a solar pool heater is
installed, your heat is FREE from the sun. With a gas
heater you need to pay the gas company depending on
how much you use the heater. In the spring and fall
when you really need heat, you use the pool heater
more, so it costs you more - but solar energy is still
free. Also, solar is non-polluting, and it can cool
your pool during hot months, something no gas heater
can do.
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Can pool solar panels be used to heat the house?
- No. Solar pool panels and controls are designed
specifically to heat a large volume of water in a
swimming pool. Household space heating is a very
different application of solar.
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Should I use a pool cover with a solar pool heating
system?
- A pool cover prevents evaporation loss,
particularly at night. The cover traps the solar heat
that has been added during the day. This is very
complementary to the solar system. The solar system
can be viewed as actively adding heat. The cover
retains that heat passively.
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- Can it also
cool my pool?
- During the hottest part of the summer, running the
solar system at night can cool a pool to a more
refreshing swimming temperature down several degrees
in one night if the conditions are right. Also, if
your pool is too warm, leave the solar blanket off at
night to allow more heat to escape.
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How much would a solar pool heater cost for my pool?
- Solar pool heating system prices for a residential
pool can vary based on the location and size of the
pool, location of the solar panels, desired
temperature and season, and type of pool equipment.
Because of all the variables, it is impossible to give
an accurate estimate without careful inspection of the
site. To set up an appointment for a free analysis and
estimate, call us now on 888-516-3076
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Will a solar pool heating system save me money?
- If a pool owner heats their pool with natural gas
or propane through the normal swimming season, an
investment in solar can pay for itself in 2 to 3
years. If the pool owner does not have a gas heater or
wish to use one, solar will not really "save" money,
but the pool will be much warmer and more inviting
throughout a much longer portion of the year. A
swimming pool, with decking and landscaping, represent
a sizable investment for the homeowner. Maintenance
costs exist whether the pool is used or not. The
investment in solar pool heating will assure that the
pool is used and enjoyed much more.
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How much does a solar pool heating system cost to
operate?
- FAFCO’s solar pool heating systems use an
automatically controlled valve to divert the existing
filtration flow to the solar panels, so there is no
additional cost to operate the solar pool heater. Some
pools might require an additional solar boost pump
that would cost a few dollars per month to operate
during the swimming season.
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How long will the solar pool heating equipment last?
- FAFCO’s solar collectors, made of a proprietary
copolymer blend for durability, can be expected to
last between 15 and 20 years. Many FAFCO solar pool
heating systems that were installed over 20 years ago
are still going strong.
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What special maintenance is required on a solar pool
heater?
- Usually no special maintenance is required during
the season. Modern electronic controls allow you to
“set and forget” the solar pool heater. It is
recommended that the panels be shut off and drained in
the winter. This process takes just a few minutes and
will protect the panels against freeze damage.
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How do I purchase a solar pool heater or receive more
information?
- Call us today 888-516-3076
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