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Having an Accurate Insolation Survey: It’s About Money

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Free Hot Water often receives questions from people just starting to enter the solar business. One question that comes up is the correct way to measure insolation. What’s insolation? It’s basically a measurement of the amount of sun that’s expected … Continue reading

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Solar Thermal 101: Calculating the Expansion Tank Size

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This is the seventh in a series of posts written by Free Hot Water’s co-founder and senior mechanical engineer, Gal Moyal. We’ll be posting this series every Wednesday, so please make it a date. Some of the information may be … Continue reading

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Solar Thermal 101: Flat Plate Solar Collectors

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This is the second in a series of posts written by Free Hot Water’s co-founder and senior mechanical engineer, Gal Moyal. We’ll be posting this series every Wednesday, so please make it a date. Some of the information in future … Continue reading

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A Solar Pros’ Explanation of Getting the Most from the Sun

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For those of you who don’t know Solar Fred, I’m not a solar engineer by any stretch, but I’m a serious solar geek and advocate. Ever since I was as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by how the sun’s energy … Continue reading

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