can this unit be used with pre heated water from solar collectors
488276
you can pipe any water source to this device..in my opinion it really wouldn't make much difference as the temp sensors still have to heat up to the desired temp..the only plus side of doing so would be shorter heat times..giving you a lower usage of what ever energy source you would use..but this is my opinion only..i run propane in mine and has drastically cut my yearly cost and usage of that fuel..
2247702
No. It uses the water you put in the tank. There is **no** heating function to create steam.
1636235
No. The connection is directly to the line and you would have hot water on demand. I have this installed in a cabin that I built and so far works great.
1970643
Yes it can .. However.. U must start the unit off by using fresh water ... If u run nutes for yr plants thru the unit at any time u can Contaminate fresh drinking water .. My best suggestion is if u do deside to run nutes and use for fresh drinking water run a soft batch of bleach thru it to clean it... Hope this helps Queponz
1880848
That's a lot of water...not sure, it might burn out the element before the water got hot, but probably would keep it from freezing. Maybe having 2-3 would work. Would a hot water heater work better for your needs? Sorry
542241
I don't know I never tried it. I'am sure it would be just water temperture that is in your reservoir as theirs nothing to heat the water in the base camp unit. You could heat the water from a outside source, such as stove or fire pit and put in a bucket.
38120
No, it is not solar powered. You install it in the return. I have a 16X31 oval pool and I use one in each return. If you have a pool heater, it does a great job in circulating the hot water.
1132856
Doesn't boil water, but can be used to purify water. Have a solar water heater that boils water, but about only a half liter
829513
I don't think so. This is a 29kw water heater. So this baby draws some serious power when in use. I'd say you would want a 30+kw unit to run it.
1234002
True. We didn't end up using it because of that. We may use it at some point, but right now we are going with another option, which is our regular plastic waterer. We thought the heating device would melt it but it doesn't get that hot and works perfectly, at least so far.
1855748
I don't think so. Heats water about 40 degrees above incoming temp. Warm but not hot.
1292511
I already have hot and cold water and it can be mixed.I don't think the panel itself can warm it up.
257940
No. You only use water in this unit. Go to Homedics site and they can verify this question for you.
1729375
Not likely. Your hot water heater needs more energy than this panel can produce unless it is strictly for operating a solinoid/thermostat from another energy scource to your heater.
2030145
Yes, as part of a mid size solar/wind system. If you want to use appliances that generate heat, you need more wattage.
1748908
Yes, provided your heat-loss does not exceed the BTUs made available through normal operation. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your circulator does not produce flows greater than 4 feet per second. That will erode copper tube. More Important: Do not comingle water from your panels with your drinking water system. THAT could contaminate your system, yours and your family's!Keep 'em separate, under 4fps, and stay inside the BTU limit. Call on a Wet Head [Dan Hollohan's title for hydronics gurus] if you aren't familiar with the issues.
1191817
Yes. The system has a setting for your solar equipment. You will need another temperature gauge though.