by James Richards | Jul 17, 2017 | Solar Thermal Blog
2017 Boy Scout Jamboree In 2009 the Boy Scouts of America bought 10,600 acres in West Virginia that they would make into the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. This camp boasts just about every kind of adventure activity that a Scout could look for and has...
by James Richards | May 17, 2017 | Technical Information
Overheat Protection Solar water heaters are very efficient and can produce very hot water. This is a good thing! The fact that they work so well is why hundreds of millions of people have these types of systems on their roofs all over the world. But what if they...
by James Richards | May 9, 2017 | Technical Information
Outdoor Shower If you live in a place where an outdoor shower is a good option, then using a solar water heater to provide the hot water can make the plumbing of such a system much simpler. Most houses already have an exterior cold water line, in the form of a hose...
by James Richards | May 8, 2017 | Technical Information
Freeze Protection for Solar Water Heaters Freeze Protected Passive Systems In climates that experience prolonged deep freezes, like Alaska or Minnesota, we recommend considering a drainback type system or using your passive solar water heater seasonally. But for most...
by James Richards | Mar 3, 2017 | Technical Information
How the Solar Hot Tub Kit Works The Sunbank Solar Hot Tub Kit is the least expensive way to heat a hot tub, but how does it work? It’s pretty simple, really. The Sunbank flat plate collector traps the heat from the sun, and copper pipes running through the...
