Solar Hot Water

Types of Hot Water Systems

	GAS STORAGE HEATER These systems store heated water at a constant temperature in an insulated tank, ready for use. The water is reheated by a gas flame when the temperature falls below the thermostat setting. Internal and external models are available. Internal models require a flue. These systems are rated for their energy efficiency with an energy star rating system. The more stars the more energy efficient. Their storage capacity and recovery rate determines how much hot water they can deliver. Because gas hot water systems heat much faster then electric systems, they usually require a smaller tank to produce the same amount of hot water per hour.
	ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATER In electric storage hot water units, water is heated in an insulated tank by an electric element, like a giant kettle. Units that are less then 160 litres generally use continuous rate. They are ideal for households where smaller amounts of hot water are used throughout the day rather than a large amount being required at one time. Systems greater than 160 litres capacity generally use off-peak electricity. With an off peak system, water is heated overnight to provide adequate water for the following day, reducing your total electricity charges over that of a peak system.
	GAS CONTINUOUS FLOW SYSTEMS Continuous flow or instantaneous hot water units as they are sometimes referred, heat water as required, so they never run out. They are sensible method of water heating, since you only pay to heat the water you use. These are much smaller in size than storage systems plus they can be installed externally or internally with a flue. They are rated by the volume of hot water they can produce per minutes, which is usually 10 to 26 litres. The more hot water you use the higher the capacity unit you will require. Gas units generally require a large supply line potentially adding to the cost of installation. Continuous flow systems are often popular for units or homes with limited space.
	SOLAR POWERED Solar hot water systems use the suns energy to heater water. They are generally the cheapest system to run, however their high purchase cost means they have an average pay back period of approximately 5-7 years, depending on what rebate is available at the time of purchase. All solar systems come with a gas, electric or solid fuel booster to supply adequate hot water during periods of low sunshine. Solar collectors are located on the roof of the home and connection to a storage tank on the roof or ground level. Ground level tanks are sometimes preferred because they provide a clean roofline. Solar hot water systems are environmetally friendly alternative to gas and electric systems and government rebates are offered in many states in an effort to encourage their use.

Kelly Plumbing supplies and installs the BEASLEY range of Solar Hot Water SystemsSOLAR PRESTIGE Beasley Solar Prestige, the natural product choice for high performance and long life.
Heaters like Beasley's latest solar success...the 'Solar Prestige', are designed to give years of good, clean, free energy from the sun.


The Solar Prestige is a roof mounted, close-coupled, solar hot water system, which can be easily installed on a tile or steel clad roof. Flat roofs are no problem either and there is even an approved cyclone rated frame. There are no complicated pumps or controllers to worry about, as the circulation of the hot water is automatically achieved using the natural thermosiphon principle.

The Solar Prestige is available in two different panel models. Both models are incredibly efficient when it comes to using solar energy to heat household water. If you're lucky enough to live in a part of the World where the sun always shines then the SP 200 is the perfect model for you. If the climate you're used to is a little cooler, the super efficient SP 2000 is the perfect answer. The reason Beasley panels are so efficient is the use of full copper collectors with a CSIRO developed AMCRO selective surface, chemically bonded to the collector. The selective surface minimises heat loss to an astonishing degree.

On those days when you don't use a lot of hot water a special 'TA' safety control keeps the water hot but prevents it from overheating.

The inner cylinder on the Prestige is constructed from 1.6mm marine grade 316 stainless steel which has a natural oxide barrier to corrosion and does not require the 'sacrificial anodes' installed in all mild steel tanks. To conserve the solar energy collected, the Prestige cylinder has a durable, 'Colourbond' weatherproof casing insulated with CFC-free insulation and is backed up by a thermostatically controlled electric element, so there is always plenty of hot water on hand.

The tank in Beasley's 300 series is actually 330 litres in capacity, compared to the 300 litres used by most other manufacturers. The Beasley system will store and deliver much more hot water than is available from the competitors' products.

A seven year warranty on your Beasley Solar Prestige ensures you unlimited hot water, free from the sun, for many years to come.

SPLIT SYSTEM MAINS PRESSURE
Beasley Solar Split System gives you the best of both worlds.
Once you’ve made the decision to go solar and you’ve weighed up the benefits to the environment and to your own pocket...the next decision to make is which Beasley model best suits your needs. Sometimes that decision is based on aesthetics. Some people prefer not to have their storage tank on the roof. That’s easy, Beasley have come up with the perfect compromise, the Split System.

With the split system the only thing visible on the roof is the slim-line collector panels. Like all Beasley panels these are full copper with AMCRO coating. This coating is chemically bonded to the copper panel enabling it to retain an incredible amount of thermal energy. Compared to normal black surfaces Beasley panels are elite performers.

On the ground, the Centurion 12S tank has a stainless steel inner cylinder, machine welded to make it as tough as nails. Guaranteed for 10 years, it has a distinct advantage over vitreous coated mild steel hot water heaters in that it is virtually maintenance free due to its natural oxide barrier to corrosion. Other heaters require a sacrificial anode to be replaced every few years to ensure the same protection. Toughness and durability are hallmarks of stainless steel. Produced to exacting international standards it is renowned for its superior functional performance in a wide range of applications.

Maintaining Stratification

The secret to the efficiency of the split system is not to mix the hot water at the top of the tank with the cooler water towards the bottom. It’s called stratification and the better you maintain stratification, the more constant your supply of hot water. The Beasley 12S is the only hot water tank on the market especially designed to accommodate the efficient entry of hot water from the panels so that stratification is maintained. A new configuration of the low-pressure pump also ensures that the incoming hot water is not mixed with the cold water in the tank.

When it comes to the environment, the Centurion 12S tank exceeds Australia’s minimum energy performance standards by more than 20%... helping to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions.

The pump itself is automatically regulated by a controller according to the temperature in the panels and the tank. The controller unit also acts as a frost protector by sending warm water from the tank into the panels when it senses that the water is reaching freezing temperatures.

As always, an electric backup element cuts in on those days when the sun refuses to shine, so there is always plenty of hot water on tap, no matter what the conditions.


BEASLEY SOLAR GAS, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

As part of Beasley's ongoing commitment to more cost effective methods of producing hot water, Beasley in conjunction with Rinnai, the market leader in gas water heaters in Australia, have developed a quality, energy efficient system to replace existing gas hot water systems. When a Beasley solar water heater is combined with the new Rinnai Infinity 26 continuos flow gas heater, you have the most efficient style of solar gas heater available.

The Beasley solar heater works as a pre heater, collecting energy from the sun whenever it is available, even in the middle of winter, and storing it in the large capacity, well insulated stainless steel tank. When you turn a hot tap on, the water from the pre heater passes through the Rinnai Infinity 26 solar boost heater, which boosts the temperature to more than 60 degrees C.

If the temperature of the water in the pre heater is already above 60 degrees C, the gas burner does not need to come on at all. As a consequence, with the Beasley Solar Gas you obtain the maximum possible contribution from the sun, and use the minimum possible amount of gas. Why continuous flow gas instead of gas storage?Because for non renewable energy consumption the combination of the solar pre heater and the Rinnai Infinity 26 continuous flow gas heater is 150% more efficient than an old fashioned gas storage heater with a solar boost.

Storage gas heaters generally have low levels of gas operating efficiency as measured by the AGA star rating system, (3.5 stars compared to the Rinnai's 5.2 stars), and can run out of hot water if consumption exceeds the small tank capacity. The Rinnai never runs out of hot water. Gas storage heaters are particularly inefficient when used with solar panels. They generally have a central flue in a small tank, and all the water in the tank is continually being reheated when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting.

As a consequence, there is little room left for the water to be heated by the solar panels. Therefore more gas is used than should be, and much of the investment in the solar panels is wasted. As a result of the efficiency of the design and the Government initiatives, the high performance Beasley Solar Gas can be installed at a very reasonable price. Thereafter, it provides ongoing cost savings and a continual contribution to the improvement of the environment. PRODUCT FEATURES

• Highest quality 316 marine grade stainless steel storage tank, which avoids the need for the regular replacement of anodes required with mild steel tanks
• A tank designed to accommodate the efficient entry of hot water from the panels
• A tank insulated to a level 20% better than the required MEPS standard, to ensure that the heat stored from the sun is not lost overnight
• High performance full copper solar collectors with an AMCRO selective surface to retain heat energy
• Brass compression fittings with copper olives to eliminate the costly maintenance caused by leaking synthetic seals
• Extruded marine grade aluminium collector case for corrosion resistance and appearance
• New 5.2 Star Rinnai Infinity 26 continuous flow gas heater especially designed to minimise gas usage when boosting solar, avoiding the need for costly inefficient heating of the storage tank
• Warranty 7 years on solar tank and panels, three years on Rinnai components and 10 years on the heat exchanger. The warranty card provides full details of warranty conditions
• Rinnai Infinity 26 Features
• The most efficient continuous flow heater on the Australian Market
• Heats water only on demand, thereby saving gas and money
• It is highly efficient, saving up to 30% on gas purchases compared to a gas storage heater, and more than 60% when combined with solar
• AGA gas energy rating of 5.2 stars
• Provides excellent water flow for all household needs
• Compact design for easy installation
• The Rinnai Infinity is designed and engineered to sense the temperature and flow rate of the water, and to ensure that the water leaving the heater is raised to the appropriate temperature

PRODUCT RANGE – GAS SOLARSolar Gas Close Coupled SystemsIn the close-coupled model, the solar tank is mounted above the collectors on the roof, and the water rises by the natural thermosiphon principle through the collectors into the tank, and is recirculated through the panels until the water reaches the required temperature. Whenever a hot tap is turned on, the hot water stored in the tank passes through the Rinnai Infinity mounted on the wall below, and receives supplementary heating if it is required. The close-coupled solar gas system is technically very efficient, and it has no pump or sensors to be maintained. A special "TA" safety control keeps the water hot but prevents it from overheating.

Sizes range from: 180 litres to 480 litres storage capacity Solar Gas or Electric Boosted Split SystemsSplit systems have only their collectors mounted on the roof. The stainless steel tank, with the Rinnai Infinity 26 mounted on it, is located on the ground. A small and very efficient pump circulates the water from the tank through the panels to collect the heat energy from the sun. The pump is automatically regulated by a controller according to the temperature in the panels and the tank.

The controller also acts as a frost protector by sending warm water from the tank into the panels when it senses that the panels are reaching freezing temperature. When a hot tap is turned on, the water passes through the Rinnai Infinity to boost it to the required temperature.The split system is provided with the Rinnai Infinity 26 and the controller mounted on the tank, and pipework prepared for quick installation to the mains water supply, to the panels, and to the gas supply. The pipework is designed for either lefthand or righthand installation, to suit all locations.
Sizes range from: 160litres to 315 litres storage capacity.

LOW PRESSURE ROOFMASTER SOLAR UNIT
A Beasley Roofmaster Solar, the natural choice for high performance and long life.
How do you get free hot water from the sun combined with a long lasting, low maintenance hot water heater? The answer is the Beasley Roofmaster Solar Heater. Using a Roofmaster Prestige constant pressure hot water heater connected to solar panels is an extremely cost effective way to heat your water. You only need to use your gas or electric booster heating on those days when the sun refuses to shine. That way you're always guaranteed plenty of hot water but very few energy bills.

Out of sight, out of mind.
The Roofmaster Prestige tank is hidden in your ceiling space while the slimline solar panels are mounted unobtrusively on your roof.

Beasley solar panels are incredibly efficient with full copper collectors using a CSIRO developed AMCRO selective surface chemically bonded to the collector. The selective surface minimises heat loss to an astonishing degree, especially when compared to normal black painted surfaces.
Our patented built-in heat trap enables the solar panels to be mounted at almost the same level as the tank but tradespeople must ensure a 1 in 20 slope on the hot pipe from the top of the panels to the tank (see diagram).

As the Prestige Panels are 1980mm in length, smaller SP151 panels 1320mm in length are also available for low pitch roofs. The water is heated in the solar panels and circulates into the in-roof storage tank using the natural thermosiphon principle. There are no complicated pumps, controllers or relief valves to worry about.

The Prestige panels come with an outer casing of extruded marine grade aluminium providing a lightweight unit with no corrosion problems.

Nothing but the best
Our Beasley Roofmaster Prestige tank is constructed of heavy duty copper with a 10 year warranty on the cylinder. The tank is fitted with a long-life ceramic bobbin element for booster heating and a design award winning hexagon copper element sheath, which has been proven to outlast the conventional round sheath. It incorporates a high volume vent tube for improved flow rates.

Frost protection
In areas where frost is a problem the Roofmaster can be supplied with a pump and differential temperature controller. The pump itself is automatically regulated by a controller according to the temperature in the panels and the tank. The controller unit also acts as a frost protector by sending warm water from the tank into the panels when it senses that the water is reaching freezing temperature.

Solar heating Plus
If you happen to have a slow combustion heater in your home then you will be delighted to know there is yet another way to save money with the Beasley Roofmaster. Our Roofmaster allows for the direct heating of household water through the stove allowing you, in the winter months when there is less sun, to use the surplus energy from your combustion heater to heat your hot water.

RECs and Roofmaster Solar
Installing a Roofmaster Prestige 370L may qualify you to receive Renewable Energy Certificates thus saving many dollars on the cost of purchase.


RECS AND REBATES
RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECS)

• When you install a solar water heater which replaces the use of electricity, produced from fossil fuels, you have the right to create RECs. Also existing solar additions and installation of wood heaters.
• Details of the REC program is contained in the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator’s (ORER) website www.orer.gov.au.
• The number of RECs varies between different models of solar water heaters depending upon their efficiency
• You may keep your RECs, or sell them to any person registered with the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER)

• In addition to the price reductions offered by the RECs, some State Governments make rebates available on the installation of solar water heaters under certain conditions.

How do I claim a solar rebate?Once the unit is installed we will help you claim your solar rebate, if we supplied and installed the unit for you. Details from your unit will be collected by our Technician and the rebate forms filled in for you to sign. The rebate forms can be collected from the SEAV website or our office. Our office will help you work out whether you are claiming RECS or State Rebates.CONTACT INFORMATION:REBATESFor more information on rebates in Victoria visit the website of the Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria on the link below:

http://www.seav.vic.gov.au/

Or call them on:

1300 363 744.
Ground floor, 215 Spring Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact Us:
If you would like any further information on the solar units we install or an onsite inspection and detailed quotation please email us at: info@kellyplumbing.com.au or phone us on: (03) 5447 0054

HOT WATER FACTS

1. Keep hot liquids out of the reach of children.
2. Babies - the most frequent victims of hot liquid scalds - need only a split second to grab a coffee cup, or bump a sipping parent's arm. Spilled hot coffee or tea, usually hotter than 160º, will cause severe injury.
3. Toddlers can spill hot liquids by pulling at tablecloths, pot handles, and cooking appliance cords. They may be underfoot while you're carrying pots around the kitchen.
4. Protect babies or toddlers by placing them in a high chair or playpen during cooking and coffee hours
5. Supervise children and older people in tub baths.
6. Young children are able to turn on the hot water by themselves. Elderly or handicapped people are prone to falling. They should never be left alone in the tub, even momentarily. Always test their bath water: it should be about 100º.
7. Set water Hot Water Unit thermostat to safe level.
   Most water heaters are set to heat water well above 140º. But a tap water temperature of 120º to 125º should be hot enough for washing clothes and dishes. And few people bathe at temperatures above 110º. Set your water heater thermostat at low, which is usually about 120º - for safety, and to save 18% of the energy used at 140º. (Although many automatic dishwasher instructions suggest 140º, cleaning is usually satisfactory at much lower temperatures.) If you live in an apartment, and the water is too hot, show this document to your landlord, and ask that the water temperature be lowered.
8. Check tap water temperature.
   Let hot water run for three to five minutes. Test the temperature with a water thermometer. Set the temperature on your Hot Water Unit thermostat. Wait a full day to allow the water temperature to change, then re-test and re-adjust the thermostat, if necessary.

Most people associate burns with flame. In fact, burns are caused more often by liquids than by flames.
USE CARE, AND HOT WATER WILL ALWAYS BE A FRIEND.