What Are Indirect Hot Water Storage Tanks?
An indirect water heater uses the energy created by a boiler or furnace to heat water within a storage tank. Does this Spark an idea?
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Coil
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Indirect water heating systems use a coil containing a liquid passed into a heat exchanger within the boiler system. The heated liquid moves back through the coil to the storage tank where it heats the water within.
Insulation
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The water storage tank is insulated to keep the water within heated even when it is not needed. Indirect water storage tanks are often more energy-efficient than tankless systems because the heating system does not need to be turned on and off as much.
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Fuels
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The requirements for an indirect water heating system are a boiler or furnace and an insulated water storage tank. Indirect systems can be powered by the majority of fuels, including electricity, gas, oil and propane.
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