Electrolysis occurs in all enamel coated steel storage tanks. Electrolysis causes tanks to corrode. To slow down the corrosion, a sacrificial anode is attached within the tank. The anode attracts the electrolytes more than the tank walls, which means the sacrificial anode corrodes rather than the tank. Depending on the quality of the sacrificial anode…
In Perth, WA the ideal position for solar hot water system panels or solar power panels is facing true north on a 30 degree pitch.
It is not advisable to lay solar panels directly on to a flat roof because the drop in the panels’ performance reduces the hot water generated from the sun. If you have a flat roof, mount your solar hot water system panels on a flat roof frame. In Perth, a 25 degree pitch frame is…
The West Australian government give a subsidy to gas boosted solar hot water systems with a tank size of at least 250 litres. Air & Water refer to the subsidy as SEDO for ease. SEDO is $500 for natural gas and $700 for LPG. Air and Water Residential offer the SEDO rebate at point of…