Does anyone here have a solar water heater? If so, are you glad you got it? Where would I look to get one?

Question

Does anyone here have a solar water heater? If so, are you glad you got it? Where would I look to get one?

Answer 1

In southern Europe we have been using  solar powered water heaters heaters for 20 years now.  They are very reliable and not too expensive, and the savings on your eclectic bill is substantial.  The water is very hot.

But like anything to do with solar, it is as good as long as there is sun.  On cloudy days we have a switch that we turn on and the water is warmed up with electricity.  As long as the water is hot, it will last you for the night, but once that goes you are out of hot water.