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post Jan 2 2021, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(aleyna58 @ Jan 1 2021, 09:34 PM)
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?
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if u have several storage heaters connected to several bathrooms then u need to join all the hot water pipes before connecting to the solar.

if u have only 1 big storage tank located at the top floor then can jus change to solar without any modifications
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post Jan 15 2021, 07:30 PM

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QUOTE(zheilwane @ Jul 22 2020, 11:03 AM)
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 smile.gif

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.
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Installed Solar water heater 60lit 7 years ago,
Solar installed on the second floor roof at the back.
My master bathroom located on second floor 50 feet from the solar heater.
Did a test on the water temperature today.
Meter show 50.9c on 7pm 15 Jan 2021

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thena123
post Jan 19 2021, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(zheilwane @ Jan 2 2021, 09:47 AM)
if u have several storage heaters connected to several bathrooms then u need to join all the hot water pipes before connecting to the solar.

if u have only 1 big storage tank located at the top floor then can jus change to solar without any modifications
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hi bro zheilwane, I want to get a solar water heater. Is solarwave good? The one using tube technology? Where can I buy this and do you have a contractor to install it?
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post Jan 20 2021, 09:10 AM

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yes we do have solarwave, tubes are better in terms of efficiency but with more connection parts, chances of leaking is higher so got pros and cons to it
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post Jan 20 2021, 08:43 PM

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I always like the water pressure from rain wash of the hotels. It’s a double storey house with 3 bathroom (2 upstairs 1 downstairs). How much is a healthy budget should I prepare for a decent one?

It doesn’t come with hot and cold pipe unfortunately... only 1 for the rain shower and 1 for instant hot water.

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 20 2021, 08:43 PM)
I always like the water pressure from rain wash of the hotels. It’s a double storey house with 3 bathroom (2 upstairs 1 downstairs). How much is a healthy budget should I prepare for a decent one?

It doesn’t come with hot and cold pipe unfortunately... only 1 for the rain shower and 1 for instant hot water.
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estimated plumbing cost
hacking and install hot water piping @ rm 900 per bathroo

estimated rain shower n mixer cost rm 400 - 800+-

Solar system depending brand average ard rm 4k
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post Jan 23 2021, 06:39 AM

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QUOTE(zheilwane @ Jan 21 2021, 09:46 AM)
estimated plumbing cost
hacking and install hot water piping @ rm 900 per bathroo

estimated rain shower n mixer cost rm 400 - 800+-

Solar system depending brand average ard rm 4k
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I see, I'm keen on this! How does the Aqua Solar L66 performs and what are its competitors in terms of price/performance and more importantly the after sales? Developer provided water pump, I haven't exactly turned it on cause waiting to install my outdoor filter before letting the water up. Do I need additional pump for the solar heater itself?

How it looked like, well its a photo from a drone... (got some defects on the roof).
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Side note, got any recommended contacts for plumbers in Melaka?
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post Jan 23 2021, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 23 2021, 06:39 AM)
I see, I'm keen on this! How does the Aqua Solar L66 performs and what are its competitors in terms of price/performance and more importantly the after sales? Developer provided water pump, I haven't exactly turned it on cause waiting to install my outdoor filter before letting the water up. Do I need additional pump for the solar heater itself?

How it looked like, well its a photo from a drone... (got some defects on the roof).
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Side note, got any recommended contacts for plumbers in Melaka?
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u can get quote from your contractor but the rate given is KL rate. No nd additional pump, this 1 enough already

info of different brands solar (more popular in malaysia brands) here are the specs extracted from their websites. As per PDF file below

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post Jan 23 2021, 06:05 PM

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Hi All

Thinking of installing solar hot water system in my new house. Anybody got experience with Solarmate?

https://www.solarmate.com.my/

I appreciate your advise.

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post Aug 2 2021, 08:12 AM

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Microsolar team is unresponsive 😒. I got one from purchasing a house. Ask them for part replacement and service, message like go into Black Hole.

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post Aug 2 2021, 02:21 PM

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time to switch to a better service brand, consider aqua solar, been selling for many years, service price reasonable and i wont say immediately u can get it done the next day, they will call u a.s.a.p book appointment, at least u wont feel helpless when no1 pick up your calls or not responding

if a brand tell u they can fix within 24hours guarantee = bluffing u = trying to sweet talk u to buy only

if got high budget like microsolar but wan better service can consider Aquasolar+ model V66 close loop system and has automatic controller to automatically activate backup heater, so definitely less issue than other tube solar with open loop system

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post Jan 30 2022, 10:57 AM

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Wonder any chance to repair when the solar panel (copper pipe inside?) leaking? hmm.gif
20 years system
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post Jan 30 2022, 03:24 PM

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QUOTE(Fronzenpants @ Jan 30 2022, 10:57 AM)
Wonder any chance to repair when the solar panel (copper pipe inside?) leaking? hmm.gif 
20 years system
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Time to throw away. it corroded inside.
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post Apr 12 2022, 02:09 PM

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Hi bro @zheilwane. Wanted to ask what piping are the best for home? Ppr or Ss? If ss got any particular brand or spec to look out for?

I had purchased aquasolar. Thought there would be some form of temperature control with the system but the aquasolar guy only said there is manual switch turn on n off the electric backup heater only. And recommended not to leave it on at all times.
Also I have a water pump after my water tank for whole house cold water system. Does the hot water coming from solar outlet need to use pump also?

What about the solar inlet where is the best tapping point ? From main or after roof tank pump?

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