Insulated metal tank that contains clean hot water to be distributed in the home.
service pipe
Pipe connecting a public water supply to the house.
water-heater tank
Apparatus that produces clean hot water by gas or electric heating; this auxiliary system is used when there is insufficient sunlight, mainly in winter.
heat exchanger
Apparatus used to release the heat of the coolant liquid generated by the collector to the home’s water system.
expansion tank
Reservoir for absorbing water expansion; it keeps the water pressure in the system steady.
circulating pump
Apparatus that circulates the cooled coolant from the heat exchanger to the solar collector.
ventilation
Piping that ensures that fresh air enters and stale air exits the home.
heat exchanger
Device that transfers the heat produced by the collector to the home’s hot water system.
