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Typical Solar Hot Water Heater Layout

Though there can be tricks and techniqes for installing the in house components of a new hot Water system, most of which a licensed plumber, or even a well-versed DIYer will be able to handle, the typical layout of a Solar Hot Water Heating System is quite simple, and easy to follow.

The graphic belows shows the major components of a typical system, and their general layout within a pretty standard system design. Of course, your needed, or desired, system may be more complex than this. Though not by much.

A typical Pre-Packaged Solar Hot Water Heating Kit from a reputable supplier or manufacturer will generally include:

Complete Solar Collector(s)
Hot Water Storage Tank w/internal heat exchangers & backup heater
Circulating Pump w/variable temperature System Controller
Pressure Expansion Tank

Typical Solar Hot Water Layout

Any other components that are needed, including pipes, valves, drain-cocks, etc, can be purchased cheaper through a local hardware store or heating/plumbing professional than they could through a solar manufacturer or distributor.

For more advanced, and a-typical Solar Hot Water Heater System Layouts, including DIY Home Projects that have been designed and completed by others, please read our Advanced Layouts for Solar Hot Water.