SOLAR HOT WATER

October 13 - 16, 2008 - Guemes Island, WA

Participants in this workshop will learn the theory, design considerations and installation techniques necessary to install and maintain a solar domestic hot water system. Passive solar water heaters, drainback systems, antifreeze systems and photovoltaic powered systems are all discussed in-depth, as well as an introduction to pool heating and space heating systems. Solar collectors, mounting systems, pumps, blowers, controls, storage tanks, heat exchangers, maintenance and more are subjects covered with each type of system as appropriate. Also included are safety considerations, code compliance, system sizing and solar collector per formance in a variety of climates and applications. Lessons learned from the history of the solar thermal industry are an integral part of this workshop. The 4 and 5 day sessions include hands- on installation training, labs, and/or tours of working solar water heating systems. Topics Include Safety Considerations Passive Batch Water Heaters Closed Loop Antifreeze Systems PV Powered Pump Systems Space Heating Basics of Radiant Floor Heating Pool Heating Mounting Strategies Maintenance Lessons Learned Tours of Working Systems

Contact:
Ian Woofenden
ian@solarenergy.org
SEI Solar Energy International
360-293-5863
Web site: http://solarenergy.org/workshops/solarhotwater.html