Some brands are maintenance free, as in the case for Mysolar; I'm still in contact with their sales manager, Gary. Performance is still the same as it was three years ago.

I changed from a malfunctioned SolarPower solar heater where the storage tank had a leak ( within two years of use) and the company closed down; thus I couldn't claim the 10 year warranty.

Zheilwane helped me to negotiate with Mysolar as I purchased the SolarPower heater from them and was very reluctant to go with AquaSolar as it was a fairly new brand; even though they don't carry Mysolar, it was a one off help and a much appreciated one.

Summer is the most expensive when comparing spec for spec.

Some old micro solar heaters have additional spare tank design, and this require some maintenance IINM.

When deciding on solar heater, ensure the company is reputable, established and has a good track record. And purchasing from a good dealer with after sales support is crucial as well.

May b u can share the photos here for us to c and advise accordingly

Hi everyone...any feedback on SmartSolar? Planning to install it at my house...2 storey bungalow

Why need hot water heater? Keep large tank outside, warm enough.

this brand can buy 2 solarwave d wo, i think even more exp than microsolar

hi just checking.

for solar heater is the number of user judging by hot water tank capacity?

for example 2 brands,

brand A 250 liters
brand B 300 liters

does it mean that surely brand B can serve more user compare with brand A?

or could it be

brand A have better heating energy hence 250 liters water is hotter than brand B 300 liters so both can serve equal number of peoples.

safer get 300L, many solar claim better heating, temperature upto 90 degree bla bla bla, tested in bathroom it is impossible to get 90. So, they will say, no no cant measure in bathroom, we nd to measure directly in the solar, ok fine, but cant be solar 90 degree but comes down to bathroom only get 60 degree or 70 degree.

So, if a solar company claims they can do 90 degree celcius, hence u use less hot water, so u no need a big tank, ask them pls write black and white on the receipt, if cant achieve 90 degree demand full refund

To share, i used both evaquated tubes and flat panel, both +- max heat, dont feel a big difference. What i can honestly tell u and accurately inform is that my flat panel aquasolar can achieve a max of 68 degree celcius, measure in my top floor bathroom (max hot) 68 degree is already smoking hot, if really a solar can go upto 90 degree in bathroom, u might accidentally get scalding, imagine pouring boiling water on yourself

Comfortable shower temperature ard 38 - 42 degree +- so with 68degree, mix cold water, u get a nice shower


Bigger Better as u STORE more HOT WATER, in case rainy season.

This post has been edited by zheilwane: Jul 22 2020, 11:10 AM

i honestly dont think can get 90, 70-85 is the temp for hot coffee and instant noodle, anytime more than that is very hot and close to boiling temp.

so conclusion, get 300L type solar

read the thread and found that not many people sell or use summer solar.....
not good ?

not many shops carry summer, usually u find them in exhibitions or projects only

oh~
kind of strange, maybe they focus on projects sales instead of consumer market.

FYI how is summer quality compare with mysolar aquasolar etc?

depending which spec u r getting, high spec confirm good. Low spec, try to avoid. They got low spec, cheap to fight for projects.

All 3 solars quality also ok geh, compare the spec and price c which value for money. all 3 also reputable brands. i only sell aquasolar the other 2 i tak ada

This post has been edited by zheilwane: Jul 24 2020, 12:37 PM

Have just dropped by Zheilwane's place for a budgeting exercise for a new property and is contemplating whether we should get a solar heater.

What kind of electricity savings are we talking about in comparison to the usual instant water heater setup? We have got 4 adults with 3 children at home, showering twice daily.

Any review on Green Solar? They are offering 15 years warranty.

Considering between green solar and smart solar atm..

Hi All! Appreciate some feedback and review on the solar water heater brand. Anyone using Aqua Solar? Thanks!

honestly, not many forumers after reno still come back to share their experience. I m user and seller, so far so good

u do need to check T & C for all solar what they cover, not FREE for everything, so better check clearly what spoil cover and how much to pay of not coverred

Hi, if currently i install storage water heater and later in 5 years i want to change to solar water heater, do i need to redo the piping? can i reuse piping from storage heater?

If it's copper, usually yes. Some solar water heater like Microsolar allows the old storage water heater to become a backup as long as the capacity is within parameters ie not too big a capacity ie within 30-50 liters instead of 75liters and above for example. However other types of SWH may have backup heating elements already built in and may not require it. Again it depends on the product used and the manufacturers specification.

The only thing that needs to be modified is piping from storage water heater to solar water heater and the rejoining of the SWH outlet to the existing hot water distribution to the other outlets of the bathrooms. Your plumber needs to work that out with the SWH product and installer.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jan 2 2021, 12:01 AM