Energy efficient solar geyser Whether you are new to the country, or you’ve lived here all your life, you’ll know that South Africa perfect place for an energy efficient geyser. It’s popular for the safari atmosphere and the unforgiving sun at the peak of summer. In fact, it’s one of the countries that yield the […]
Month: December 2018
Fighting Eskom the Smart Way – Tips for Saving on Your Electric Bill
If you’re keeping up with the latest news, you’ll know that Eskom is pushing for another price increase on electricity. The numbers getting thrown around range between 9 and 12%, which is not something to laugh about. In fact, it should be considered a wake-up call to start saving where you can. Small investments right […]
Integral Collector Storage Systems (Solar Water Heater)
Even though Integral Collector Storage Systems share familiar elements of design and functionality with flat-plate Solar Water Heater geysers, there are some differences. In fact, ICS (also referred to as batch or bread box) systems are a little less complicated. Where the flat-plate system separates the collectors and the tank, ICS combine them. In the […]
The Anatomy Of A Geyser and How It Works
The electric geyser is such a natural part of the home that South Africans rarely think about it. We only really notice it when there’s no hot water, and we unwillingly accept the fact that it pushes the electricity bill higher than we’d like. In fact, with the increasing cost of electricity, electric geysers are […]