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[[Image:solar water heater.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Solar water heater is installed on several rooftops in South Africa. Photo: [httphttps://wwwafricacheck.chinapost.com.tworg/internationalspot-check/2011/06/27/307611/Solaranc-solar-water.htm -heater-promise/ AFP]]]
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A solar water heater is any system that uses the thermal energy of the sun to heat water. They are usually aimed at heating water to a temperature hot enough for washing clothes, washing dishes, and personal hygiene, but not hot enough to cook with straight away. However, as long as it is clean, the hot water can also be used in cooking to save time and fuel.
===Manuals, videos, and links===
* MANUAL: [http://georgwww.rural-ritterwater-supply.infonet/files_ressources/2011documents/12default/WATER_FOR_EVERYBODY1-518-3-1375685563.pdf WATER FOR EVERYBODY: A Selection of Appropriate Technologies to be used for Drinkable Water], EMAS. The solar water heater section is at the very end of the document under two headings: '''EMAS pattern solar heater with no tank''' and '''Two ways for changing a drum into a tank for hot water in a water heater'''. By Wolfgang Buchner, 5th edition, 2006.
* ARTICLE: [http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/2011/06/27/307611/Solar-water.htm Solar water heaters offer relief to South Africans.] June 27, 2011, from chinapost.com.tw