Tag Archives: sun
The Google Maps of Web Cams
You sometimes want to check on the weather or temperature when talking to someone a distance away. Well you can now go to Web Cams Travel and find the nearest web cam to who ever you are talking to. It is a … Continue reading
Solar Water Heating – The Odds and Sods
The last piece on solar water heating is putting all the pieces together. You will need pipes to transport the water or heat transfer fluid to the hot water cylinder and if the hot water cylinder is not in the … Continue reading
Solar Water Heating – The Two Types of Collector Panel
Obviously in New Zealand the collector panels need to be placed on a section of roof that is north facing or close to it. There are two types of solar collector panels: Flat Plate – This is the most common … Continue reading
Solar Water Heating for Homes – Open and Closed Systems
There are two types of solar water heaters available these are: The Open Loop – Where the water to be heated is circulated through the collector panels and then returned to the hot water cylinder for use. The Closed Loop – … Continue reading
Solar Heating – Hot Water
Nice Sun, shame about the clouds In New Zealand, solar rays are an abundant energy source. Many homes are exposed annually to 20 – 30 times more energy from the sun than they use in electricity or gas. You can … Continue reading

