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Another Solar Myth Bites the Dust

Way back in 1978, I (Larry) installed my first solar water heating system. I continued with solar thermal, installing new domestic hot water (DHW), space, and pool heatin...

Published on 08/21/2023 3:13 PM by Larry Weingarten and Zak Vetter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solar

Q: What is the difference between solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV)? A: Solar thermal panels heat water. Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electricity.

Published on 06/17/2014 1:34 PM by Max Rohr
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Flat Panels or Evacuated Tubes?

Here's another interesting thread that appeared on the Wall. Wayco Wayne asks: Where do you draw the line between the two types of solar collectors? How do you decide whi...

Published on 06/17/2014 12:59 PM
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Solar Drainback Systems

This is an interesting thread that appeared on the Wall NRT.Rob asks: What are you guys using for tanks, specifically, if you are trying to do drainback solar WITHOUT pum...

Published on 06/17/2014 12:08 PM
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