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Solar Geysers

What does a solar geyser consist of?

In broad terms a solar geyser consists of the water tank (specially insulated) and the collector. The collector is the system that allows the sun to heat the water directly. This heated water is then fed into the tank. Solar Geysers offer excellent efficiency and can offer up to a 40% saving on your overall monthly electricity bill. These eco-friendly units help in the fight against global warming. Installing a solar geyser will save 2.6 tons of CO2 emissions every year.


Evacuated Tube Collector (example)	Flat Plate Collector (example)

Our Current Offerings

We currently offer the following:

Thermo-siphon

· 150 Litre Thermo-siphon System
(ESKOM Rebate available)

· 250 Litre Thermo-siphon System
(ESKOM Rebate available)

· 300 Litre Thermo-siphon System
(ESKOM Rebate available)

Pumped

· 150 Litre Pumped System
(ESKOM Rebate available)

· 200 Litre Pumped System
(ESKOM Rebate available)

Retrofit (no ESKOM rebate)

· 150 Litre Pumped System

· 200 Litre Pumped System

What’s right for me?

Hard to say! We need to know what geyser you currently have and what your needs are.

Give us a call or email us to discuss your requirements. Once we know this we will be able to recommend the best solution for your home.

If necessary we can do an on-site inspection at no-obligation to you.

Thermo-siphon Systems

With thermo-siphon technology, the solar collector is installed below the geyser tank. When this happens the collector can be connected directly to the tank and as hot water rises, a natural flow of water occurs. The advantage here is that this system does not require a pump or an electrical panel. This reduces costs and makes for better reliability. Often the tank may sit on top of the roof with the collector just below it, but it is often possible to mount the tank inside the roof.

Pumped Systems

As the name suggests, these systems use a small electrical pump to move the water around the system. The advantage to this system is that the placement of the collector in relation to the tank is not as sensitive as a thermo-siphon system.

How the ESKOM Rebate Works

To qualify for the ESKOM rebate, you must use an ESKOM accredited installer who is installing an ESKOM accredited system. Each system has a specific rand value attached to the rebate (see above). The process is as follows:

1. You order your ESKOM accredited solar geyser system which has a published rebate value;

2. Accredited installer installs the system with the required sign-offs (electrical & plumbing certificates);

3. The application forms together with all required documentation are forwarded to ESKOM’s auditors of the program;

4. Once they have received your application, you will be notified via SMS; Payment will then be made directly to you.