Water Coming out from Hotwater Solar Panel

Lhentabara on 27/07/2020 - 12:32
Last edited 27/07/2020 - 14:04 by 1 other user

I saw water coming out of my hot water solar panel.
Is this normal?

How to fix it?

Image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14iLzXxVLHLGb0yC1OvhN2Aju1s2…

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  Muzeeb on 27/07/2020 - 12:36

  +3

  NAP but looks like it coming out of some sort of overflow / pressure relief outlet.

  Does the flow eventually stop?

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    hentabara on 27/07/2020 - 12:59

    I think it stop at certain time. We are not sure, but most of the time I heard water running through our gutter n down pipe even though it is not raining.
    I just checked the roof today and find out that is what happening.

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  Drakesy on 27/07/2020 - 12:41

  If this was taken on a hot day then this would be understandable as it's the pressure relief valve, turn on a hot water tap inside and see if it stops.

  If you have a booster, it may not be turning off properly and may lead to overheating of the water.

  Mine was leaking at the connection to the valve (not the valve) due to corrosion, ended up getting 2 second hand panels for ~$500 installed. The installer said that during summer one panel (we have a two panel system) should be covered by a shadecloth or similar as the Australian sun is prone to overheating the system.

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    hentabara on 27/07/2020 - 13:01

    It happen right now during winter, I will check again if it stops when I turn on hot water. Thanks

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  apu on 27/07/2020 - 13:40

  +1

  It's the frost valve. I think it's normal if it stops. Google how they work.

  If it keeps leaking continuously, then that's a problem.

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    hentabara on 28/07/2020 - 11:09

    thanks. I think it is frost valve.

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  WreckTangle on 27/07/2020 - 18:45

  +1

  I remember this being an issue in Victoria when i lived there. Could cost a fair bit

  https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbournes-frost…