Solar water heating (batch system)

[dealova]

Somebody has suggested me to have a roof top water cylinder heated by copper tubes in vacuum tubes, if I wasn't wrong this system called ICS (integral collector storage) or batch heater.

- Is this system still effective in the summer period ?
- Is it better to purchase the materials then DIY or buy the whole system from a manufacturer ?

Any opinions would be appreciated..

 

[oldplumber]

solar heating is not for diy as you can have an uncontrolled heat source leading to a dangerous situation unless it has been set up properly iaw mfis and standard practice, call in an expert. any problems you can post me on here

 

[dealova]

right, I mean call an expert to build by himself or purchase a complete system from a manufacturer then they will install it. Which one is the better way ?

 

[oldplumber]

manufacturers can reccomend installers who have trained on their particular systems, or choose an installer who has gained the tickets to be able to install your system either way works

 

[dealova]

manufacturers can reccomend installers who have trained on their particular systems, or choose an installer who has gained the tickets to be able to install your system either way works

Thanks oldplumber