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You can save 30% to 50% on your total electricity bill. Water heating is the biggest energy user in most South African homes, so reducing it makes a significant financial impact. Your installer or technician will confirm the details based on your setup.

This is one of the most common questions we get. A standard installation usually takes a full day (about 4 to 8 hours). More complex jobs, like a pumped system on a multi-storey house, might take up to two days. This is worth noting for Cape Town homeowners.

With Eskom's unpredictable tariffs, the payback period is typically 3 to 5 years. Absolutely. Since the system can last 15 to 20 years, you get more than a decade of free hot water.

For long periods of rain or heavy clouds, your system's electrical backup element will automatically switch on to ensure you always have hot water. Yes, they absorb diffused solar radiation even when it's overcast.

Here's a practical breakdown. They are low maintenance, and this is especially relevant for Cape Town residents. We recommend a professional service every 2 to 4 years to check for leaks, clean the collectors, and flush the system, especially in hard water areas like Gauteng to prevent scale build-up.