Solar water heating – water not hot enough/inadequate supply
Causes
Collector panels not large enough to meet hot water demand
Collector panels not orientated to maximize solar gain
Collector panels are being shaded
Booster heating is not working correctly
Water is not circulating through the system properly
Storage cylinder is too small for demand
Pipe lengths too long and/or inadequately lagged (insulated)
Listed under: water heating, solar water heating, Services
Cause
Collector panels not large enough to meet hot water demand
Repair
- install more collector panels
Cause
Collector panels not orientated to maximize solar gain
Repair
- re-orientate collector panels
Cause
Collector panels are being shaded
Repair
- cut back overhanging planting that is shading collector panels
Cause
Collector panels are dirty
Repair
- wash collector panels
Cause
Booster heating is not working correctly
Repair
- adjust booster heating system
Cause
Water is not circulating through the system properly
Repair
- call a specialist service/repair person
Cause
Storage cylinder is too small for demand
Repair
- install larger storage cylinder or reduce hot water usage
Cause
Pipe lengths too long and/or inadequately lagged (insulated)
Repair
- insulate pipes
- call a specialist service/repair person