A Note on Types of Hot Water Systems

It goes without saying that hot water systems are most essential to a household. It isn’t surprising why there are a number of brands available, and in more cases than not, they turn in a nifty profit each year.

Yet the procedure and mechanism adopted to produce hot water with these brands varies from brand to brand but consist mainly of two types: storage and instantaneous hot water systems.

When it comes to storage hot water systems, it comes with an insulated tank that stores water in different capacities which depend on a number of factors. Usually, plumbers will recommend a certain sized storage hot water system depending on a family’s needs.

As for instantaneous hot water systems, they heat the water only when it is required. Since they come without the storage tank, they’re much smaller in size and tend to cost less as well.

Another advantage of using instantaneous hot water systems is that they can be installed either internally or externally and in particular, even on specific vantage points such as walls and cabinet.

Also, the type of energy used to heat the water in these type of tanks differ with some of them including electricity, LPG and natural gas.

As for heat loss, it depends on its capacity, temperature settings and quality of tank insulation. However, if one of these types of tanks has excessive capacity then there’s a possibility of the wastage of energy when using this tank.

Speaking of minimal operational energy, the best type of instantaneous hot water system is the solar water system.