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09-29-2011, 02:43 AM
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If you choose to do the job yourself, you should be well versed in the use of hand tools and comfortable reading plans. You need to do some construction on the solar collector box, so you need to be comfortable cutting lumber to size. You will also have to do some plumbing. If you are handy and like do-it-yourself projects, a simple solar water heating system is not beyond the skills of most dedicated home improvement hobbyists. However, if you doubt your skills, you may want to consider a Solar hot water queensland (http://www.solarswitchaustralia.com.au/) expert for the job.
If you elect to have a solar hot water expert to do the job, there are some things you will want to keep in mind. The first, and perhaps the most important, is to know exactly what you are getting for a specified price. You need to have a firm grip on what you are going to pay for and how much you are going to pay. You will want to have a binding contract signed by you and the contractor and document both the contractor's license and insurance.
Before you purchase the units and other materials, you should have a clear, drawn-to-scale diagram indicating the exact location and number of solar collector, the plumbing layout and the schematics for any controls or other electrical wiring. Always require real dimensional drawings showing the entire system. This way, should something break years down the road, you'll be able to show a repair person exactly how the system is installed and wired. Be sure to file this valuable drawing away once your system is installed and keep it as long as you own the home with the solar water heating system.