Free Talk Titled What is Solar Water Heating

 Complete Resources announces a schedule of free talks titled “What is Solar Water Heating?” The talks will be offered to the general public with the intention of educating people about solar water heating and how they may benefit from it.

 The talks will include a brief history of solar water heating in the United States covering the first solar water heating systems patented in the U.S., the “Climax” and the “Day and Night” solar water heating systems. The components of a solar water heating system will then be discussed with an explanation of the different types of collectors available, and how the collectors are mounted on a roof, and the types of heat exchangers and storage tanks available.

 An explanation of the different types of solar water heating systems will then be discussed including both passive and active systems. It will be explained how these systems function in differing climates and different applications.

 Next the speaker will discuss how a solar water heating system works including solar radiation, how the solar heat gets transferred to the water, the importance of storing the heated water for use, and controlling the system.

 Also included in the talk are things your home needs for a successful solar installation such as exposure to the sun, and adequate space for mounting the collectors. Then a brief overview of the basic installation procedures will be covered. The speaker will also cover tax credits, both state and federal.

 Check the Complete Resources website for an up to date schedule of free talks and other solar water heating training opportunities. The first talk is scheduled for December 15, 2009 at 7 pm at the Athens Clarke County Library.

 Tony Purcell is the speaker for the talks. Tony is the owner of Complete Resources and is a certified solar thermal installer with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. He is a licensed residential contractor in Georgia, a LEED AP and a member of the US Green Building Council. Tony is a graduate of Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and a graduate of West Georgia College with a Bachelor of Science in Physics.

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