Solahart L Series Questions & Answers
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We’ve had a Solahart 300L series for a few years. It’s great for about 8 months but in winter we get 2 maybe 3 short showers even with the booster on. Our plumber says it’s due to the heating element design. How do we get 300 L of hot water from the booster in winter / wet weather?
In the process of plan to build and working out costs. What would it cost to install a Solahart 302L with solar energy booster? and gas booster?
Hi Dianne Thank you for your question and for your interest in Solahart! Your Local Dealer is the best point of contact to assist you with costs. To provide a quote for the right system for your home, they will require further information including your home location, accessibility, roof size, energy usage etc. Your Local Dealer can arrange a free, on-site Solar Assessment. You can reach them on 1300 721 984 or external link Thank you
Thank you. Draft plans currently being drawn up. Will contact you when they are finalised.
Are Solahart still made of quality materials to last 20years in Perth. I’m comparing with Envirosun which claim they are the most durable and also cost $1200 less.
I can only relate that our first one, a Black Chrome version (anti frost) served us well for 40 years with absolutely NO problems. We only had to have a new one fitted last year as one of the outlet adapters rusted through. I can highly recommend them.
Yes the old ones from 40 years ago were great. I’m hearing a lot though that since the company was sold to Rheem quality is not the same as it was. All the good reviews are for the old models not new.
How did you go Greg? What did you go with ? Cause envirosun are sounding better
Haven’t bought it as my old one’s leak is still tiny and trying to take as much as I can from it before I replace it. I’m inclined towards Envirosun purely based on specs. My only issue is that when I got in touch with Envirosun Perth they just sent me a subcontractor for a quote and the guy they sent wouldn’t be my preferred installer. Then I found Ureco that also sell Envirosun but cheaper.
How do you increase hot water pressure from tank cold is excellent but hot has minimal pressure is there a solution other than a booster pump
Hi Shaney Thank you for your comment. The hot tap on your storage tank is the same as the cold tap, therefore the pressure for your hot water should not be decreased. If the heat pressure is minimal, there is a possibility that there is a blockage in the heating line that is restricting the flow.
We recommend that you contact your Solahart Dealer to book in a service to assess your storage tank and potential blockage.
If you need further assistance, please email solahart@solahart.com.au with your postcode and contact details and we can arrange for you to be contacted directly.
Thank you
I got a Solarhart system is about 10 year old . I hardly turn it on exept when the weather is really bad . I had it o fir the last two weeks and today this morning the hot water had no pressure coming out . The cold water the pressure was normal . I am wandering what is happening ?
I am not much help to you as I had a new one installed January 2019 but it has never worked at all unless the heater is on all the time. Just trying to get Solarhart to fix it seems to be a mammoth task.
My Solarhart system to day the hot water got no pressure coming out . The cold water has pressure . The system is over 10 year old . Do I need a plumber to fix it ?
See similar question above
Hi, I was reading through the owner’s manual and was puzzled why the working pressure of the L collector was 1400kPa and the test pressure was 300kpa/45psi. Should it be 3000kPa? Ben Leong
How much does it cost to replace the anode also the hot water release valve
how much is it to buy a heating booster element for a 300LJ system? i assume they are about 3.6kW?
Dear Sir I have owned my solahart l series for 4 1/2 years and will require service shortly. The question is what parts are included free in the $350 SERVICE cost. Eg cathode , tempering valve, filters any oyher valves
Thanks Glenn McGrath
The question is best directed to the company as this is a review site
Hey Fired Up, you are in the Q&A tab of the Product Reviews
How to replace the electric element in a 1988 model 80ge tank?The element is not separable from the round inspection plate.
Check with the company directly as they don’t answer in this Review site.
The panels look really dirty. What is the best way to clean them?
can the cover on the tank be replaced if hail damage exists
Hi. Could you please advise me of the size of the 10 X heating element cover plate bolts (6 + 4 bolts). They are so badly rusted I am unable to tell the size, but guessing 13mm head and M8 thread and about 15mm thread length.
PS: Great forum
can the solar panels be replaced in my unit the tank seems ok
can the solar panels be replaced in my unit the tank seems ok
Hello. I am going away for 3mths and have a 300L roof solarhart system on my roof. I am concerned about hot water leaking off my roof excessively. What should I do to prevent this? Should I turn off hot water fuse in electricity box meter and turn off internal hot water booster in house and/or should I turn water mains off to property or shall this effect the elements in the solar hot water unit. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Donna
The hot water relief valve outlet on our solahart unit is in an enclosed garden room area. When the emergency relief valve opens boiling water spurts out about 1 1/2 metres into the room. It downloads about 1/3 of the water tank before it stops. A representative from solahart has informed us that the unit is installed correctly. Can this be correct? We are concerned someone will be scalded. It is very dangerous!
when I had a solar hot water unit it had the relief valve connected to the spouting this let hot water return to tanks but I also fitted a blind and when was over 30 I would block off some of the collectors but it is also possible to have the tank fitted with a control to stop this solar hart can supply
My solar hot water overflow has been running for hours. Tried turning the mains water off but the overflow water keeps running
This happened to our solar hot water system shortly after it had been installed. We had to call a plumber to fix the problem. We would like to replace our system but would not go for solar again. In winter we have to run system on day rate to have enough hot water to last for the day.
Called plumber. It was the valve. Workmanship plus parts and get $255. Fixed but will have a high water bill. I love my solar. Had it 4 years. Water always hot. Have 5 panels and was getting credit but last couple of bills had to pay but still a lot less than b4 solar
hi. just bought a place with a 1988 solarhart which works fine. after a couple of dull days i turned on the water heater switch, after 24 hrs the water temp was the same, the fuse is ok,would this be the element ?
your thermostat may not be working ask a electricion to check it.
How do you turn up the hot water, it seems warm at tap level I have a 315L roof mounted unit.
Can you please advise if there is a tap on the roof unit I need to turn up?
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