J.K. Mechanical, Inc.: Hot Water from the Sun

Hot Water from the Sun

Solar thermal energy systems capture the heat of the sun and use it to heat water. A properly installed system works year-round even when it's cloudy.

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How it works

  • The sun heats a non-toxic, freeze-proof solar fluid in a solar collector on the roof.
  • The collector detects that the solar fluid is hotter than the water in the hot water tank.
  • A pump in the Solar Station pumps solar fluid from the collector to the hot water tank.
  • The solar fluid flows through a pipe coiling inside the hot water tank, and heats the water in the tank.
  • The hot water is available for use in the house.
  • The solar fluid is pumped back up to the collector, where it is once again heated by the sun.
PA HIC#: PA006738