Solar Hot Water
Installing a WISELIVING Evacuated Tube Solar System can reduce your
hot water energy costs by up to 80% whilst reducing your carbon footprint.
Hot water accounts for around 40% of energy requirements in the average Australian household.
WISELIVING sources the highest quality evacuated tube solar panels with a 15 year warranty on the collector.
Evacuated Solar Tubes are cylindrical in shape which track the sun for longer periods of the day, and at all times of the year and are well suited for frost prone and snow areas and areas of rapid temperature change.
They are ideally suited to attach to WISELIVING CentraCoil Hot Water Tanks. WISELIVING is the only Australian owned and operated manufacturer of high quality long-life Copper and Stainless Steel hot water tanks.
WISELIVING Solar Hot Water System can be tailored to any needs from the smallest domestic units to larger industrial and commercial systems. WISELIVING Evacuated Tube Systems come in 20 and 30 tubes sizing which addresses most domestic needs. Larger industrial and commercial systems are available on request. Adjustable roof mounting frames are also available for installation on flat or near flat roofs.
Up to 295 days free hot water every year!*
| How many days will I get FREE? | Days | Hot Water Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 295 | 80% |
| Perth | 281 | 76% |
| Sydney | 280 | 76% |
| Adelaide | 269 | 73% |
| Melbourne | 243 | 66% |
| Hobart | 233 | 64% |
Solar Hot Water Product Features
Passive Sun Tracking
The round tube design passively tracks the sun to provide more solar collection, for more hours of the day.
Superior Hail Resistance
Independently tested and shown to
withstand impact from a 25mm ice
ball at 90km/hr.
Highly Efficient Performance
Up to 95% solar energy retained with minimal heat loss, leading to higher performance in colder climates.
Light-Weight Durable
Designed to weigh approx 110kg,
our system can be installed by a single installer with components individually assembled on the roof.
Built-In Frost Protection
-15° without glycol, meaning less
maintenance with no glycol levels to
check or top up or need for frost valves.
Preferred by Installers
A trusted system for its ease of installation, individual replacement of damaged tubes and superior performance.
Rebates & Zoning
Start saving money on one of your household's biggest energy expenses
VIC Rebates:
- STC Rebate ($900 to $1200)
- VEEC Rebate if replacing existing electric hot water system ($400 to $600)
- Solar Hot water rebate ($1000.00 if approved)
The Solar Hot Water Victorian rebate needs to be approved prior to installation and claimed after installation (VIC only)
NSW Rebates:
- STC Rebate ($900 to $1200)
Both STC and VEEC rebates can be claimed by customer after installation.
How Evacuated Tube Solar Works...
Sunlight passes through the glass outer layer of the tube and onto the specially coated inner glass layer. The two glass layers are separated by a vacuum where the heat is trapped within the tube.
The heat is transferred to the heat exchanger via aluminium plate and high performance copper heat pipe. The copper heat pipe contained within the evacuated tube contains a small amount of liquid which travels up the tube to the bulb where it condenses and falls back to the base of the tube.
Water is passed through the manifold and across the heat tube bulbs by way of an energy efficient pump that is operated by an electronic controller, ensuring that the pump only runs when necessary. The hot water produced is then returned to the tank.
How do Evacuated Tube Systems work?
Solar Collector Specifications
Easy-to-Install Framing System
from WISELIVING
Our framing system has a simplistic yet functional design that can be easily installed on flat or pitched roofs thanks to its bolted components. Designed with the customers and installers in mind, our frames allow you to properly and securely mount your WISELIVING systems without compromising the aesthetic appearance of your home.
Solar Hot Water Systems for
WISELIVING Products
Our hot water units can be integrated with our other solar, gas, electric, and wood-fired products as well as our hydronic systems. They’re designed to keep homes warm and comfortable by providing a consistent supply of heat and hot water.
WISELIVING Centracoil or Gold Series Tanks
WISELIVING Solar Systems are ideally suited to attach to a WISELIVING CentraCoil and Gold Series Hot Water Tanks. WISELIVING is the only Australian made and family-owned manufacturer and distributor of hot water storage tanks and water heaters for all applications.
We manufacture a large range of stainless steel mains pressure tanks that have the ability to have a low pressure system integrated into them by means of in a built heat exchanger. You can even fit a wood boiler on there which equals an uncontrolled fuel source.
Ideal with slow-combustion wood stoves and heaters
WISELIVING specialises in slow-combustion heaters and stoves which can be installed in new or existing homes. Wood heaters and cookers fitted with water jackets are commonly used to boost solar hot water systems.
Super efficient, virtually maintenance free, and whisper quiet these systems are the best choice for both economic and environmental reasons.
