Solar Water Heaters

[iammike]

Here is an 8000 watt version, but it's a bit bigger then mine.

http://www.stiebeleltronasia.com/productdetail.php?productcateid=4&producttypeid=44&productseriesid=85&id=1137

[iammike]

I may have found an alternative.

It's a Boiler with it's own electric supply, the one I looked at (friends house) is 100 liters and has its own Electric heater 2000 watts.

So the water is always hot, however this also means that the heater will start often when the water is getting too cold (certain threshold), so it will draw energy (almost) all of the time.

My friend told me that he bought it in HomePro a long time ago for around 20k and the brand name is Mazuma.

[DeputyDavid]

Tankless is the way to go.  They are making units here that are big enough for the whole house.  In some areas it is required to install them in new builds.  A stainless tank outside in the sun gets the water quite warm as well!!

[iammike]

Hi DD,

Sorry, what do you mean by Tankless ? 

My Waterheater I have is Tankless but I sincerely doubt it that you mean those.

Your tip about the stainless tank outside is a good one, but what are you going to do then on cold days and days without sunshine (use a Waterheater;) 5555)

Personally we like to take long showers so when (if) we switch we really want something that is comparable to the setup we have now but without the (current) Amps consumption.

[Westlife]

iammike...have you asked the local Electricty Company how much it would cost to give you a bigger supply. ??   

[iammike]

Sorry westlife, yes I asked.

And no not possible, max available is 15/45.

And I don't wanna fork out ridiculous money if a 100k (+/-) solar system can solve my (minor) problem

[Westlife]

Sorry westlife, yes I asked.

And no not possible, max available is 15/45.

And I don't wanna fork out ridiculous money if a 100k (+/-) solar system can solve my (minor) problem

Thats the same size meter as I have ,we have air con,fridge ,TV ,lights , Computer and a shower going at the same time ( most evenings ) with no problems.As for water temperature I may have to reduce the flow in the colder months if I want a hot shower using our 4500watt shower unit but at this time of year I would sooner have the shower turned off or on its lowest setting to be honest.

[iammike]

sorry again, but I already addressed this in previous posts.

Respect

Question, which kind Waterheaters do you have ? Do you have the Multi Point ones or the single point with the Dial ? I am looking to replace a multpoint one that is attached to a mixing tap and feeds a rain shower.

[Westlife]

Question, which kind Waterheaters do you have ? Do you have the Multi Point ones or the single point with the Dial ? I am looking to replace a multpoint one that is attached to a mixing tap and feeds a rain shower.

Mine is just a single point with the Dial in the shower area in the bathroom ,the Bathroom and Kitchen sinks only have cold water taps. I guess I've just got use to it over the years. I remember when my sister and brother in law came to stay ,my BiL complained about not having hot water in the Bathroom sink for shaving ........so I boiled him a kettle of water 

[iammike]

Found an LPG heated Water Heater, didn't know they have them in Thailand

http://www.y-and-e.com/product/detail/LPG-10-5CR.htm

[Westlife]

Found an LPG heated Water Heater, didn't know they have them in Thailand

http://www.y-and-e.com/product/detail/LPG-10-5CR.htm

Hot water and gas MAZUMA 5 L.

Looks like it could do the job 

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=th&u=http://www.y-and-e.com/product/detail/LPG-10-5CR.htm&prev=search

[iammike]

Yes exactly, the only problems I am seeing is,  a) that the Gas Bottle needs to be outside because you need good ventilation and finally b) where do you place something like this ? Inside the bathroom, in the attic, outside or where ? You also can't put it under the sink as its too big

But thinking about it, what about in a "enclosed" box outside near the Bathroom. With "enclosed" I mean, still has good ventilation but is still protected from the elements (especially strong Wind). What do you guys think ?

I have send an email to Matzuma with the question how much LPG this uses (approximately).

[Westlife]

But thinking about it, what about in a "enclosed" box outside near the Bathroom. With "enclosed" I mean, still has good ventilation but is still protected from the elements (especially strong Wind). What do you guys think ?

I have send an email to Matzuma with the question how much LPG this uses (approximately).

Unless one of the members here is a Gas/Plumbing engineer I would do as it recomends on they site ..............." Can be installed ( by a Gas/Plumbing engineer, I think they mean ?  )  or installed by the experts of MAZUMA

Some good reviews here a few years old though ....  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/466377-gas-water-heater/

[iammike]

Thanks. Good and informative link thx.

You have a good point there with the installation. Everyone in my village is a Gas Engineer as they can change a Gas bottle, but could they install this safely (NO F... WAY).

[davureborn]

Easy enough to build a small unit to contain it / keep the cows off.