Solar Water Heater: How It Works & Energy Transfers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the principles and energy transfers involved in the operation of solar water heaters. Participants are exploring the mechanisms behind these systems and seeking clarification on specific aspects of their functionality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a detailed explanation of how solar water heaters work and the associated energy transfers.
  • Another participant suggests conducting preliminary research online before seeking clarification in the forum.
  • A participant confirms they have done research but seeks verification of their understanding.
  • There is a challenge regarding the depth of information requested, with one participant questioning whether the original poster is looking for a comprehensive tutorial.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the level of detail required or the appropriateness of the original request for information.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about prior knowledge and the depth of explanation desired remain unaddressed, leading to potential misunderstandings about the nature of the inquiry.

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Hi good day to you all :) can anyone explain with some detail the principles on how a solar water heater works and the energy transfers. THANKS
 
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Have you done any research? I don't know how they work but the first thing I would do is type "how do solar water heaters work" into Google and see what comes up and then come here if there were sprecific things I didn't understand.

Here's the first hit I got:
https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=solar_wheat.pr_how_it_works
 
yes i did I am just asking here to verify
 
Ryan123 said:
yes i did I am just asking here to verify
What specifically do you want to verify? You seem to be asking for a whole tutorial, which is why I wondered if you had done any research.
 

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