Solar Heating Systems With Common Specifications

The solar hot water system or the solar water heating system (SHW or SWH system) is one and the same, sufficing the hot water requirements in the domestic and commercial segments. Promoted as an all year round model, the solar hot water systems do work all year round albeit some bouts of non-availability of sun during winters might hinder its usability. Hence, a gas and electricity based system during these days might enhance the effectiveness of the system.                                                                                       

There are 2 main components of any SWH system, first the rectangular solar collector and second is the water storage tank, the latter being placed above the former or vice versa. The pumping system actually manages to bifurcate the segment of solar heating systems into active solar heating systems as against passive ones. The conventional passive systems do not have the pumping components and tend to rely on the natural aspect of gravity for water circulation post the heating.

The active solar heating systems on the other hand use designated pumping chronology to move the fluid from the collector panels to the storage tank. A piping system is also used and though it appears straightforward, it actually comprises of a lot of components like pipes, pipe fittings, valves, strainers, pipe hangers, inserts, expansion loops, supports, guides, anchors, sleeves etc.

The solar heating system is placed mostly over the terrace or any such region which guarantees the maximum part of sunlight.

The specification part of solar water heating systems emphasizes on the following aspects:

* Capacity of the storage tank in liters
* Sizes of components in meters ( or even centimeters)
* Piping flow rate per second
* Number of collectors
* Metals and materials used

There are many other specifications of solar water heating systems along with warranty aspects. In addition, most manufacturers provide results of a series of tests applicable to the functioning and life of the components. There are many norms and standards which hold ground and hence are mentioned in the handbook (user manual); the manual also includes steps and other aspects of working.

Choosing the Appropriate Exercise Equipment

Today fitness has become more of a style statement with famous celebrities flaunting six pack abs and a well toned body. With growing trend of obesity and diseases related to it, people are more health conscious than ever. Exercise equipment is available in more than a hundred different varieties. Different machines are designed to tone the different parts of the body.

Exercise equipment includes both indoor as well as outdoor equipments. Manufactured with latest technological developments, these equipments are categorized into two types mainly the cardiovascular machines and the strength training machines.

Exercise Equipment – Different Types and Its Uses

Health experts and doctors recommend cardio workouts for half an hour daily in addition to different strength exercises to increase your level of overall fitness. It is important to know the types of exercise equipment that you require to start a fitness centre or to set up a small gym at home.

The cardiovascular machines: these machines are quite essential in improving the health of your heart. It increases the heart rate by burning unwanted fat. Exercise equipment of this variety offers intense work out regimes. Most of these machines are in built with latest technological features such as monitoring heart rate, performance rate and calories burned. Among the cardiovascular machines, the treadmills are considered to the most widely and popularly used exercise equipment. It is also effective in reducing weight and used in most of the weight loss program centres.

Other cardiovascular equipments include the elliptical machines and the stationery bikes. These machines do not require electric supply and are best suited for indoor exercising. The elliptical bikes are safe to use and are effective in toning the entire body. It also helps to reduce extra flab. Other exercise equipment includes the rowing machine which works positively on your heart muscles. Known to improve the respiratory system of the body, these machines should be used with care to avoid knee and back injuries.

Strength training equipments: fitness equipment also includes strength training equipments such as weight machines, free weights and balancing equipments. Barbells, handheld barbells, free weight balls, cable machines and so forth are types of strength training equipments. These equipments help to build the muscles and attain a toned and perfectly shaped body.

Resistance equipment: another variety of toning machine includes the resistance equipments which include toning tubes, jump ropes, chin up bars, crunch machines and elastic bars.

Exercising with fixed movement machines is best suited for beginners as it helps to tone a specific part of your body. The leg extension machine can be used to improve the strength of your leg by moving weights in an upward and downward movement. These machines move just in one direction and are safe to use.

Similar to the treadmill is the strider which is used for toning the back, legs and buttocks. Excellent indoor equipment for toning the body, the striders is used by most of the people regardless of age.

A huge variety of exercise equipment can be bought from many of the online stores but it is very important to seek professional advice before using any type of equipment.