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In a solar water heater, why is the storage tank placed at a higher level than the solar panel containing coils ?

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It works in exactly the same way as a domestic boiler and hot water cylinder. Water heated by the solar panel rises to the storage tank and cooler water from the tank falls back to the base of the panel. Very simple and reliable, no pump needed.

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