How to Convert Your Geyser to Solar

How to Convert Your Geyser to Solar

Converting your existing geyser to a solar-powered system is a great way to save on energy costs and reduce your environmental impact. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Understanding Solar Geyser Conversion Kits

• Components: A typical solar conversion kit includes a manifold, tubes, frame, and all necessary nuts and bolts.
• Installation: It’s recommended to have a professional install the system. They will integrate the Geyserwise controller (Optional) and solar powered pump (Essential) to ensure optimal operation.

2. The Conversion Process

• Step 1: The manifold and tubes are installed to absorb solar energy and heat the water.
• Step 2: The frame is securely mounted on your roof or another location with maximum sun exposure.
• Step 3: The system is connected to your existing geyser, allowing the water to be heated by solar energy before it enters your geyser.

3. Why Convert to Solar?

• Cost Savings: Reduces electricity bills by using solar energy instead of Eskom power. (approximately 40-60% of your monthly eksdom bill)
• Eco-Friendly: Lower carbon footprint – using renewable energy.
• Long-Term Benefits: Although there’s an initial cost, the savings on electricity make it a worthwhile investment. (We estimate a yers pay back at current energy prices)

4. Should You Convert or Buy a New Solar Geyser?

• Conversion Pros: Cheaper than purchasing a new solar geyser, especially if your existing geyser is still in good condition. (Depending on istallation costs)
• Conversion Cons: Potential for complications if the existing geyser is old or incompatible with the new system.

• The solar powered pump also adds complexity

• New Solar Geyser: If your current geyser is old or inefficient, it might be more cost-effective and reliable to invest in a new solar geyser designed for optimal performance.

Conclusion

Converting your existing geyser to solar can be a smart and eco-friendly decision, especially with the right conversion kit. However, if your current geyser is aging or inefficient, opting for a new solar geyser may be a better long-term solution to avoid complications and ensure maximum efficiency.

SunFire Solutions recommends installing a complete new Solar Geyser System.

In our experience we have seen installation costs for manifold systems (through most of our competitors) to equal or be even more expensive than just installing a complete brand new Solar Geyser with New Tank, Tubes and Stand.

You enjoy the additional benefit of reducing the need for an extra pump or panel removing potential complications.

Either way you will enjoy free Hot water and peace of mind for at atleast 15 -20 years to come.

Just makes you wonder why this tech wasn’t implemented globally when it was first invented in the 1870s.

Gaining serious interest from 1970s onwards.

There is nothing complicated about heating Hot water with the Sun.

SunFire Solutions Geysers are proudly made in South Africa using far superior materials to imports and we are currently out competing China in both price and Quality.