Solarhart/Solar Water Heating

[dirk1609]

More info on the "REBATE"

We purchased the small solarhart water heater and it doesnt quailfy for the rebate. The small one was perfect for the two of us but I guess not big enough for a HELCO rebate.

[gtill]

Nope, the problem is Helco doesn't get a cut, ya gotta pay the mob! (no reflection on the independents who have to work with them.)
Just like geothermal, watch them jump on it when the inside boys get involved (in Kau) and they get a cut, then they'll love it!

[StillHope]

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Originally posted by dirk1609

More info on the "REBATE"

We purchased the small solarhart water heater and it doesnt quailfy for the rebate. The small one was perfect for the two of us but I guess not big enough for a HELCO rebate.

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Dirk,what is the model of your unit and how much does it cost?

[wyatt]

Carey the Helco part of the rebate $1000 (Can't remember the amounts) came back as a check to us. The remainder $3500 or so came in Tax credit.
I would recommend solar water heat after now owning a system.


Aloha
Wyatt

“When you have come to the edge of all the light you have
And step into the darkness of the unknown
Believe that one of the two will happen to you
Either you'll find something solid to stand on
Or you'll be taught how to fly!”

Richard Bach

[dirk1609]

Stillhope,

The invoice indicates it's a "48 gallon 1 panel Solahart L181". It cost us $4,270 installed in Dec, 2006.

[wyatt]

We have 2 roof panels and a 80 gal tank on the ground.
I could not find the invoice but I do recall the rebate was about 65% of the cost. Mark recalls $5800 or so for the system. The Helco rebate was roughly $1000 or so, the tax credit was less than I said earlier. We purchased the system from Drain Pipe.


Wyatt


“When you have come to the edge of all the light you have
And step into the darkness of the unknown
Believe that one of the two will happen to you
Either you'll find something solid to stand on
Or you'll be taught how to fly!”

Richard Bach

[Scott_S]

Here is one place for solar equipment, not sure about hot water but I know they have tankless heaters. http://solarworks.com/
Located in Oceanview.

I bought a 180 dollar tankless on ebay from china about a year ago and it has been working fine on catchment. What would be the difference anyway?

Scott

[gtill]

Wyat, thanks for the info, not bad price, especially with the rebates. I know people who have had em for 15 years trouble free, their electric bill was cut over 1/3.

[Kelena]

I think the difference (going on sheer unadulterated weak recollection here) is that if the pressure drops, you can have a fire. Pressure drives tankless water heaters.

[StillHope]

Thanks,Dirk .So basically it is about $5K (half for the unit,half for the labor).I was told that if I have gas ,gas heater " on demand" is more economical.
Any comments?