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product_id: 8986543
title: "5 Panel Standard SW-38 Hybrid Solar Water Heater Kit- Single Row Installation"
brand: "heliatos"
price: "KSh906058"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Heliatos"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8986543-5-panel-standard-sw-38-hybrid-solar-water-heater-kit
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Hybrid system ensures hot water even on cloudy days No soldering required for quick installation 5 high-efficiency solar panels 5 Panel Standard SW-38 Hybrid Solar Water Heater Kit- Single Row Installation

**Brand:** heliatos
**Price:** KSh906058
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Harness the sun, save your wallet, and never compromise on hot water!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5 Panel Standard SW-38 Hybrid Solar Water Heater Kit- Single Row Installation by heliatos
- **How much does it cost?** KSh906058 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8986543-5-panel-standard-sw-38-hybrid-solar-water-heater-kit)

## Best For

- heliatos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted heliatos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Setup:** Install in record time with no soldering needed 🔧
- • **Expandable Design:** Start small and add panels as your hot water needs grow ➕
- • **Hybrid Reliability:** Never run out of hot water, rain or shine ⚡
- • **Off-Grid Pump Power:** 10W PV panel powers the pump—no grid connection required 🔋
- • **Sun-Powered Savings:** Slash your electric or gas bills with clean solar energy ☀️

## Overview

The 5 Panel Standard SW-38 Hybrid Solar Water Heater Kit by Heliatos offers a lightweight, easy-to-install solar solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing electric or gas water heater. Featuring five durable copper panels and a solar-powered pump, this hybrid system guarantees hot water even on cloudy days while significantly reducing your energy bills. Ideal for professionals seeking eco-friendly efficiency without complex installation, it’s expandable and requires no soldering, making sustainable living effortlessly accessible.

## Description

Our 5 Panel Standard SW-38 Solar Hot Water Kit allows you to install your system in record time. Each panel weighs slightly over 12 lbs. and is 24" by 24" but can still provide you with ample hot water. As with all of our Heliatos Solar Water Heating Kits you can begin your system with a few panels and add more if you need more. With this kit you DO NOT have to solder at all! Please Note: This System will not work with Marathon non metallic water heaters and is NOT freeze protected. If you experience freezes you either have to drain the system or consider our Freeze Protected Solar Water Heating Systems. Each kit comes with: 5 SW-38 Panels All fittings, Adapters, and Connectors, Wire 1 TopsFlo TD5 Pump 1 Bottom Feed Connector to connect directly to your existing water heater 1 Grade A 10W PV panel to power the pump - NO grid connection required Installation IntructionsAll You have to supply is:Your choice of 1/2" Pipe from the panels to the water heater(Copper, CPVC, or PEX) Fasteners to attach the panels to the roof, and the parts to feed the pipes through the roof if needed. Insulation for the pipes. Your existing Water Heater Tools needed for installation

Review: Free hot 116 degree water, and lots of it - Kudos to Heliatos for crisp, easy installation instructions... I put the four panel kit up on a sunny April day, using 100 feet of pex, and I get 80 gallons of hot 116 degree Fahrenheit water on a sunny day and 100 degree water on a cloudy day, have not used propane since.
Review: Great value and product performance. - Quick shipping, even to my Guam address. Easy to assemble, very good instructions. Works like a charm. Great value and far cheaper in cost than commercially marketed brands.

## Features

- Heats water for your home using the sun
- Connects to your existing electric or gas water heater
- Hybrid System - Never be without hot water even on cloudy days
- Slash your electric or gas bill

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008KC93TE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,846,764 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #3,127 in Water Heaters |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (7) |
| Date First Available | July 12, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 65 pounds |
| Item model number | SW-38 |
| Manufacturer | Heliatos Solar |
| Material | Copper |
| Maximum Power | 10 Watts |
| Part Number | 077.0050 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric, Gas Powered, Solar Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 28 x 12 x 28 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Heliatos
- **Efficiency:** High Efficiency
- **Item Weight:** 65 Pounds
- **Material:** Copper
- **Maximum Power:** 10 Watts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the lifetime of the system and what is the performance degradation?**
A: Hello,Solar thermal panels are different from PV panels in that they do not have a predictable degradation mechanism based on material physics. Therefore a prediction of the life of a panel is not really possible. However here are a few pieces of information that may be helpful.The frame and mechanical components of the panels are thick architectural grade aluminum. Therefore the lifetime of these parts will be in the many decades range. The water or heat transfer liquid are contained in copper tubing therefore the lifetime is comparable to copper plumbing. There is considerable uncertainty in this as a lot depends on the characteristics of the water. With glycol as the heat transfer liquid the lifetime of this component should again be in the many decades range.The coating of the absorber plate is the component that determines the efficiency and performance. Unlike PV panels which rely on semiconductor physics this component relies on simply the ability to absorb light (remain black). We do not have any lifetime data on this component, but in our original test samples (8 years old) there is no appreciable degradation of absorption.Finally the glazing is polycarbonate. This component is guaranteed not to yellow for 10 years by the manufacturer, meaning that no reduction in transmittance is to be expected for this time. After that a gradual drop in transmittance will bring about a reduction in performance. Unfortunately there is no solid data on this reduction, but we estimate it to be of the order of 3% per year.The remainder of the system consists largely of standard plumbing parts so the lifetime is equivalent to the average residential plumbing system.The PV panel to power the pump has the durability characteristics of crystalline silicon photovoltaics, however since this component's power generation efficiency has almost no effect on the thermal performance of the system this factor is not important.Thank You,Heliatos Solar

**Q: You said use a shutoff valve on heater top and bottom.What runs the valves,pressure elec.and are the valves in the kit.**
A: Hello,
The kit comes with a "bottom feed connector" that has the appropriate shutoff valves. If you use a different way to connect the solar heater to the water heater you will have to supply the shutoff valves. These will be manually operated standard ball valves. Their purpose is to allow you to close off the system if needed.
Thank You,
Heliatos Solar

**Q: I plan to replace a tankless heater with a solar system. Can you recommend an appropriate tank since one is not included in your kit. Thanks.**
A: Hello,Any standard residential water heater is the least expensive choice for a tank. We recommend a 40 or 50 gallon electric water heater as they are usually the least expensive. You can connect the electrical heating elements as a backup but don't have to.Thank YouHeliatos Solar

**Q: Are the clear solar panel covers plastic or glass?**
A: Hello,The glazing is UV protected solar grade twinwall polycarbonate. The advantage of this material over glass is that it is unbreakable, has better insulation characteristics, and slightly better light transmission.Thank You,Heliatos Solar

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free hot 116 degree water, and lots of it
*by H***N on May 2, 2014*

Kudos to Heliatos for crisp, easy installation instructions... I put the four panel kit up on a sunny April day, using 100 feet of pex, and I get 80 gallons of hot 116 degree Fahrenheit water on a sunny day and 100 degree water on a cloudy day, have not used propane since.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value and product performance.
*by C***. on May 6, 2017*

Quick shipping, even to my Guam address. Easy to assemble, very good instructions. Works like a charm. Great value and far cheaper in cost than commercially marketed brands.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ easy to install and walk away
*by A***R on December 17, 2014*

if you want to save on your light bill install one of these! easy to install and walk away.... even during the xams mouths

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