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Solar for heating and hot water is not at all like solar electric. In fact, their only commonality is the sun. Solar thermal needs lots of parts (like storage tanks and pumps). We can help with that.

Design diagrams and more

There is always installation.

A free service to fellow solar believers

There are many solar hot water fans who would like to add this natural-energy system to their homes. I know, because I’ve them across the country. Hopefully this collection of drawings will spark ideas and give inspiration.

Diagram library

The designs presented here are divided into generalized sections, but they’re really not general at all. Well, OK, some designs are — like a two-panel hot-water assist. But other sections include pool heat, ice melt and more. Browse a bit.

man installing a manifold for heating system

Yeah, that’s good to know

Over the years, AskRod has responded to many questions, especially solar, whose answers aren’t found in manuals. We’ve reprinted them here because some things never change.