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In the 1870s, Englishmen, Maughan invented the first instant water heater. Little is known about Maughan's invention, however, his invention influenced the designs of Edwin Ruud.
Edwin Ruud, a Norwegian mechanical engineer was the inventor of the automatic storage water heater in 1889. Ruud emigrated to Pittsburgh where he pioneered the early development of both residential and commercial water heaters. He founded the Ruud Manufacturing Company
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoI am not really sure when solar hot water was invented. It is the sort of thing that is so easily conceived that it could have been done in the nineteenth or even eighteenth century. It could have been invented by different people in different times.
The earliest solar hot water that seems to be well documented is its use in Southern California in the 1920's. In much of the rest of the country, hot water was often prepared as a byproduct of heating or cooking with wood or coal. Since heating was not a constant problem in southern California, and cooking was often done outdoors to keep kitchen heat out of the house, hot water was a separate issue. There was so much sunshine there that it seemed a shame to use fuel or electrical power to heat water.
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How do solar water heaters work today?
it depends on the whether when the solar power heaters work
What is solar heaters useful for?
Solar heaters are useful for heating water with natural energy, thus saving electricity. The question is can effective solar heaters be made for less cost than using the electricity.
Can solar water heaters provide hot water at morning?
yes
What type of device is used to collect solar energy for heating water and houses?
Solar panels and heaters are used. They trap sun's energy.
Is solar heating of water more cost effective than electricalof water?
Solar water heating is generally more cost effective than an electrical water heater. Though solar water heaters usually have a higher initial investment if commercially purchased.
Who sells solar hot water heaters?
Solar hot water heaters are becoming more popular as are many solar products. One can find solar water heaters on the Rheem or Velux websites as well as on Amazon.
How do solar water heaters work today?
it depends on the whether when the solar power heaters work
What is solar heaters useful for?
Solar heaters are useful for heating water with natural energy, thus saving electricity. The question is can effective solar heaters be made for less cost than using the electricity.
Can solar water heaters provide hot water at morning?
yes
What are the best environemntally fiendly gas water heaters?
Rheem provide a series of high efficiency gas water heaters. Several different companies also provide tank-less water heaters, which are very efficient, as well as solar water heaters.
Where can someone purchase solar water heaters?
To buy solar water heaters, one can go to one of the following companies: AET Solar, Alibaba, Heliodyne, and Solar Panel Plus. One might also be able to find some at home improvement stores.
Why do solar heaters use water?
Solar heaters are meant to heat the water for your house or in a pool, so you need water to heat it! The water runs through a system where it is put onto the roof of your house, for example, heated by the Sun and then stored or put into your pool.
How does glass help to heat water?
solar water heaters have glass plates to receive sunlight to heat water.
What has the author Russell H Plante written?
Russell H. Plante has written: 'Solar domestic hot water' -- subject(s): Solar heating, Solar water heaters
Is it financially sound to switch to solar powered water heaters?
If you switch to solar power heaters you earn a lot if money and you will be going green. Also if you switch you would save a lot of money in your energy bill and some money on water.
What type of device is used to collect solar energy for heating water and houses?
Solar panels and heaters are used. They trap sun's energy.
What are the disadvantages of solar water heaters?
i think that they would probably not work without the sun and in addition to this i dont think they would make us much heat as the other heaters eg convectional heaters
