Differential Thermostat

How do I Turn Off my solar hot water system?

To turn off your solar hot water system, follow these steps: Turn on the Water Supply – Look for the cold water inlet control valve. If your solar hot water system's storage tank is located at the ground level, you can usually find this underneath the water heater. Twist the valve to open it (usually counterclockwise).

When should I Turn Off my solar hot water system?

The main scenarios when you would need to turn off your solar hot water system are when you're going away on holiday for an extended period. You can also turn off the system if you're getting the unit repaired or serviced. However, your solar specialist will usually do that themselves.

How do you turn a solar hot water system on?

To turn a solar hot water system on, you need to plug it in, turn on the water supply, open all taps to remove air from the system and turn on the system itself, as well as the booster, if you have one. To turn it off, simply turn off and unplug the system, turn off the booster and switch the water supply.

What should I do if my heating system won't turn off?

If the heating system won't turn OFF, that is if heat keeps being delivered even when you don't want it, set the thermostat to its lowest temperature setting and wait three to five minutes. Or if your thermostat has a HEAT OFF COOL or FAN AUTO OFF control, set the control to OFF or COOL.

How do I re-start my solar PV system?

Your solar PV system should now be completely switched off. All lights and screen displays will be dead. Keep the system off for a minimum of five minutes. To re-start your system, follow this guide in reverse order. ie. DC isolator on first, followed by AC isolator, followed by your solar supply main switch.

Where is the thermostat located on a solar hot water system?

The thermostat is located on the solar hot water controller, which is an additional unit that can be installed alongside your solar hot water system. Some solar hot water systems have thermostats as part of the unit, and they can be located by consulting the provided documentation or speaking with your installer.