soundman Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hello, looking for a recommendation. The end cap of my solar hot water tank is leaking at the bottom and I need someone to repair it if that is possible. It's stainless steel so I'm not sure it can be welded. It is a Solaris Eco System 14 tube model. I'm trying to avoid driving into Guad to talk to the people where I bought it unless I have to. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Not to be flip, but why not contact one of the two solar local solar companies? If they can't fix it, then surely they'll know who can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 How much pressure we talking about here? Is a crack or a corrosion hole? You might try JB weld. Has to be completely dry and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 There is a welding shop at the east entrance to El Chante on the North side of the carretera who welded a stainless steel pipe nipple to the stainless steel tank of my sauna vaporizer. Spanish only. I suspect you have a S/S jacket, then foam insulation, then an inner tank. The leak orgin will be located on the inner tank, the outer jacket is not the leak source. It could get messy. But I am no solar tank expert, just seems like common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 I recommend Go Solar for all solar systems, and the STI solar hot water systems work great and come with a 5 year warranty and they provide delivery, setup, and quality service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks for the names of the solar companies, I will find the phone numbers and try them. Kiko, I suspect you are right . A new inner tank is probably in order. I always thought the first place for leaks would be where the tubes are inserted into the tank but those have been perfect. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 19 hours ago, virgo lady said: I recommend Go Solar for all solar systems, and the STI solar hot water systems work great and come with a 5 year warranty and they provide delivery, setup, and quality service. Sounds like you've had this done recently. Would you mind sharing the cost (give or take) of a hot water setup? We have solar already, so I'd like to get us completely off gas since we make more electric than we use. I'm assuming that this is a separate system and wouldn't tap into our current panels. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 11 hours ago, soundman said: A new inner tank is probably in order. Generally a tank issue means a new complete tank, the inner ones really can't be replaced, however the support frame and vacuum tubes can be used with a new tank of the same specs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 22 hours ago, virgo lady said: I recommend Go Solar for all solar systems, and the STI solar hot water systems work great and come with a 5 year warranty and they provide delivery, setup, and quality service. I second this recommendation. Go Solar has been great with follow up service on the solar water heater I purchased, even helping me solve a problem which was my mistake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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