| As many people have come to realize, electricity | | | | however it is possible to convert your existing |
| supply is limited & generally there isn't enough to | | | | geyser into a "solar geyser". |
| go around resulting in regular power outages so | | | | It is advisable to get an expert to do this for you |
| alternatives in the form of Solar power are | | | | as your solar panel may not be compatible with |
| becoming attractive options. | | | | the high pressure geyser in your home. |
| In fact you can create an effective solar water | | | | Although it adds to the cost it is advisable to use |
| heating system with this free energy source. | | | | a solar geyser tank rather than modifying the |
| Building Your Own Solar Geyser | | | | electric one as the purpose built solar tank is |
| Whilst getting your solar water heating system | | | | better insulated, works more efficiently with solar |
| installed professionally could cost you more than | | | | collectors and has a longer life. |
| you had hoped for, the DIY solar geyser option is | | | | Another cost benefit to installing your own solar |
| something that any competent handyman could | | | | water heating system is that you would probably |
| manage. | | | | be able to get a significant rebate from the |
| It's also worth noting that building a homemade | | | | national power supplier for reducing the power |
| solar geyser can be done with material that can | | | | demand on their limited resources. |
| be purchased from your local hardware store and | | | | So if you think you are up to building & installing |
| it won't cost a fortune either. | | | | your own solar water geyser, all you need is a |
| Also remember that solar geysers are not the | | | | decent step-by-step guide to walk you through |
| same as the normal electric geyser in your roof | | | | the whole process. |