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Post by Carry Bean Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:22 pm

This is probably a stupid question but I seem to remember a warning. Something about tubes, either get the kind with tubes or don't get the kind with tubes. I don't want to make a mistake on this & know nothing about it. Is a 150 liter a decent size for 1 person with occasional guests?

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Post by SunFan Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:46 pm

I've had a tube system for 4 years trouble free.

I believe it was 160 liters. It looks after two of us and will provide 2 days of showers in Winter when the Sun disappears for a couple of days.

Great investment. Payback must be less than two years now what with the price of propane.

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Post by Carry Bean Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:15 pm

Thank you! Who installed yours?

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Post by SunFan Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:06 pm

e2 Energias who are now unfortunately out of business I understand. They did a great job on my 18 solar panels as well. No problemos.

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Post by sparks Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:08 am

Glass tubes worked great for me until some local kids took target practice.  Put them where they can't be seen if possible
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Post by Carry Bean Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:17 am

What I thought I'd be getting is no longer available so I'll be getting a larger system than I thought but that's probably for the best.

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Post by gvprod Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:25 am

I got an 18 tube system in guadalajara for $5000.00.......installation was $750.00 pesos
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Post by Carry Bean Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:51 am

How many liters in 18 tubes?

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Post by David Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:50 pm

E2 is NOT out of business!  However the no longer sell solar hot water heaters. Their business is now focussed 100% on solar electric systems.
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Post by SunFan Tue Jun 21, 2016 4:21 pm

David wrote:E2 is NOT out of business!  However the no longer sell solar hot water heaters.  Their business is now focussed 100% on solar electric systems.

That's a relief. I still have 21 years left on my soar panel warranty.

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Post by DaveP Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:26 am

SunFan wrote:
David wrote:E2 is NOT out of business!  However the no longer sell solar hot water heaters.  Their business is now focused 100% on solar electric systems.

That's a relief. I still have 21 years left on my soar panel warranty.

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Many Solar installers Lakeside have dropped out of the hot water business as the margins are not high enough for them. Let them know you are not happy and you expect them to live up to their sales pitch. There is a need Lakeside for an installer for all solar installations. The one who offers all solar products will take over.

We are grossly overcharged for solar installations here.

Warranties are only as good as the installers stay in business.
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Post by rvanparys Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:56 am

In support of those installing solar applications....
The cost of solar installations is market driven... Many people do not need panels and keep their usage down...

We purchased a home that came with a $150 USD a month electric bill... We installed solar panels and are now enjoying a 100 peso/month bill... Payback is estimated at 3 1/2 to 4 years... notably better than NOB...


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