Electric Boosted Solar Hot Water

Keep your solar hot water hot in all conditions with an electric boosted solar hot water system!

Solar hot water systems are the cheapest hot water systems to run on the market however they are dependent on the sun being out to heat your water. When the sun isn't out your system won’t heat up and leave you with nothing but lukewarm water; this is where an electric booster comes in. An electric booster will ensure you always have access to hot water, even on an overcast day or when your hot water usage is larger than usual. Innovate Energy is your solar water heaters specialist with extensive experience working with both solar hot water and solar electric systems. Our team understand how to get the most out of a solar hot water panel or collector to heat the water in your system efficiently we will also set up your electric booster to ensure it only runs when it’s needed letting you maximise the savings from your system.

What is an Electric Solar Booster?

A solar system water heater is reliant on the sun being out and being out long enough for it to heat the water in the tank when you need it throughout the day and night. The upside to using the sun to heat the water is these systems have little to no operating costs however the downside is that when the sun isn't out it won't heat up the water in the tank or if you use all the hot water in the tank during the night the system will not be able to heat up leaving you with no hot water until the next day when it can start heating up again. This is where an electric water heater booster comes in. A solar booster works either as a separate instant electric water heater system or an electric storage hot water system. The most common of these is a storage style of booster is a storage hot water style booster where the solar water heater tank has an inbuilt electric heating element that when the water isn't at temperature and the sun isn't heating it the system will turn on the element heating the water in the solar hot water tank. This means that even when the sun isn't out you will still have access to a steady flow of hot water. The team at Innovate Energy can work with you to ensure you can get the most out of your solar hot water system and ensure your solar water tank is big enough that it will have sufficient hot water for your needs and minimise the usage of the booster. 

Electric Boosted Solar Water Heater Installation

When it comes to an electric solar boosted hot water system installation there is no better team than Innovate Energy. Our team understand there are two key things to think about when installing a boosted system:

1. How big does the tank need to be to meet your needs for the periods when the sun isn't out?
2. How should the booster be set up to give you total control and minimise the time it's running to save you money?

Our team will work with you to calculate your average water usage and decide on what size tank is going to give you the most benefit for your investment we will also position the systems collector be it a flat panel or evacuated tube solar hot water system in a way that maximises the sun on the system to ensure optimal heating. This will ensure your home or business has a consistent supply of hot water whenever you need it. Our team also offer repair and ongoing maintenance services to keep your hot water system running when you need it. 

Solar Hot Water Booster Repair

When your solar hot water system breaks down it can leave you high and dry with no hot water and in some cases can cause leaks to spring leaking water into the roof cavity of your home or under your foundations eroding at the structural integrity of your home. When your system breaks your first call should be Innovate Energy our team leverages their extensive solar hot water service experience to swiftly develop and implement a repair solution to get your hot water system back up and running. Our team can also work with you on determining whether repairing the system or replacing it entirely is a better option for your system depending on the repair needed the age of the unit and the chance of ongoing breakage due to excessive wear and tear. However one of the best ways to extend the longevity of your system and minimise the chance of breakdowns is with regular solar hot water system maintenance.

Solar Electric Hot Water System Maintenance

Regular or at a minimum annual solar hot water maintenance is the best and one of the only ways you can ensure you get the most out of your hot water system and extend its longevity. As part of a solar hot water service, our team will conduct the following:

• Clean the collector or panel
• Check and repair any excessive wear and tear
• Test the electricals of the system are working correctly and safely
• Test the thermostat and ensure the booster is working when it should be and not excessively when it's not needed

This will ensure that any built-up damage or potential breakdowns are repaired before they can turn into a major breakdown leaving you scrambling to have the hot water system repaired. A hot water system service unlike a repair where you have to take the earliest repair service available whereas a maintenance service can be booked in advance and at a time that suits you letting you better plan and prepare for the service leaving minimal disruption to your day and week.

So don't wait contact the team at Innovate Energy today for all your electric boosted solar hot water system needs whether it is solar heater installation, repair or maintenance we have a solution for you.