Solar Hot Water

4-days
Students will learn the theory & design considerations and hands-on techniques necessary to install and maintain solar domestic hot water systems.

Topics covered in this well-rounded course that cover a variety of climate zones and applications include:

Passive solar water heaters
Drain-back and closed loop antifreeze systems
Photovoltaic powered systems
Safety considerations
Code compliance
System sizing
Solar collector performance

Mounting strategies and maintenance are additional topics that will be covered.

An introduction to pool heating and space heating systems will also be discussed.

This 4-day format includes 3-days of lectures and a one-day hands-on installation training.

This class will educate students on the different types of systems and help choose the best system in a variety of settings.

Perfect for general and mechanical contractors who are looking to expand their current business model in this rapidly growing industry.

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