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A 250 litre solar water heater is a medium capacity solar water heater that can warm 250 litre of cold water to 50-60 degree Celsius. This capacity of solar water heater is generally used to provide hot water to a medium home of 3-4 members with 2 bathrooms. 

In 250 liter solar water heater, the sunlight collides with an absorbent surface within a solar collector (Tubes or Plate) and starts heating the water. These roof mounted solar heaters supply up to 100% of the hot water to the house.

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Hot water is stored in a separate insulated tank of 250 liter solar water heater. If additional heat is required, it is provided with an electricity element. It is done in the same way as the conventional water heating system works.

If you want to save money on electricity for water heating while adopting an eco-friendly method of water heating, you should read this article thoroughly. This will help you understand the features, price range, types and other mandatory details of a 250 Litre solar water heater.

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#1. Price List for 250L Water Heater

The price of a 250 litre solar water heater depends largely on its brand. The price of a 250 liter solar water heater starts at Rs.31,000 with ETC goes up to Rs.75,000 for pressurized with heat exchanger system.

Solar Water Heater ModelSelling PricePrice/Liter
ETC 250 Liter SWHRs.31,250Rs.125
FPC 250 Liter SWHRs.56,250Rs.225
FPC Px. 250 Liter SWHRs.65,000Rs.260
FPC HE 250 Liter SWHRs.65,000Rs.260
FPC Px. HE 250 Liter SWHRs.75,000Rs.300
  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 10% to 12% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
  • Prices are exclusive of Govt. Subsidy, as the subsidy on solar systems depends on your eligibility and types of solar system.
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#2. Types of 250L Water Heater

A 250L solar water heater is available in several forms with each type having specifically different features to perform the same work of water heating. A difference in the collector plate of the heater ends up making a different type of solar water heater.

There are two types of solar water heating system: evacuated tube collector (ETC) and flat plate collector (FPC). 

  • ETC Solar Water Heater
  • FPC Solar Water Heater

 

The FCP system is further divided into three types.

    • Pressurized (Px.)
    • Heat Exchanger (HE)
    • Pressurized with heat exchanger (Px. HE)

#3. ETC 250 Liter Water Heater

ETC or Evacuated Tube Collector absorbs sunlight using glass tubes. It is affordable (cheaper than its alternatives). Ideal for commercial purposes, the ETC 250L solar water heater works best even in highly cold regions (up to 0°C). 

ETC 250 liter solar water heater consists of parallel rows of transparent glass tubes. Each tube consists of a glass outer tube and a metal absorber tube attached to a fin. The copper coated tubes absorb solar energy.

250 liter ETC solar water heater
250 liter ETC solar water heater

250 Liter Solar Water Heater

31,250 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 10 Years Collector Warranty
  • 2 Year Complete Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of ETC 250 Litre Water Heater

If you are looking for a heater that can save your electricity bill while working best in cold climates, you must go with an ETC 250 Litre Water heater. Besides being affordable, the heater comes with the following lucrative features.

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

250 Liter

Water Heater Type

ETC

Size of Tubes

1800mm X 58mm

No. of Tubes

20 nos.

Hot Water Tank

SS-304 0.7mm

Tank Insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer Tank

GI Power Coated

Warranty

2 years for complete water heater and 10 years for solar collector.

Delivery-Installation

7 Days from the order along with advance.

Selling Price

Rs.31,250 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#4. FPC 250 Liter Water Heater

The FPC 250 L water heaters are the most popular kind of solar water heaters. They are rust proof, easy to install and highly durable. The heaters are extremely useful in areas that have hard water. 

A 250 litre solar water heater with flat plate collectors comes with insulated weatherproof boxes. There is a dark absorber plate under one or more glass or plastic (polymer) covers. Undeclared flat plate collectors typically used for solar pool heating, house etc.

250 liter FPC solar water heater
250 liter FPC solar water heater

Another major advantage of FPC 250 L solar water heater is that it offers various featured options to choose from. Depending upon the functionalities of the heaters, there are several different types of FPC heater. All types are discussed in detail.

200 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater
200 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

250 Liter Solar Water Heater

56,250 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC 250 Liter Solar Water Heater

A 250 liter FPC solar water heater comes with many great specifications. The detailed description of this capacity solar water heater is given below.

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

250 Liter

Water Heater Type

FPC

Size of Collector

2000 x 1000 x 100mm

Nos.  of  Collector

2 nos.

Hot Water Tank

SS-304 1 mm

Tank Insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer Tank

GI Power Coated

Warranty

5 years for complete solar and 15 years for solar panel.

Delivery – Installation

7 Days from the order along with advance.

Selling Price

Rs.56,250 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#5. FPC Px 250L Solar Water Heater

An FPC Px 250L solar water heater is designed for heating water using pressure in a closed tank. It comes with the advantages of a constant hot water supply system and freedom to place the components at your desired height. 

The FCP pressurised solar water heater of 250 LPD has insulation in the bottom of the box to ensure heat flow into the water, through the panel and not into our roof. It has a flat solar panel that collects hot water from the sun.

200 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

FPC Px 250L Water Heater

65,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC Px 250L Water Heater

This flat plate collector based solar heating system is widely used for its attractive features. The list of specifications that make an FPC Px 250 Litre Water heater best in its field are:

ParticularDescription
Solar Water Heater250 Liter
Water heater typeFPC Pressurized
Size of collector2000 x 1000 x 100mm
No. of collector2 nos.
Hot water tankSS-304 3 mm
Tank insulation50 mm PUF
Outer tankGI power coated
Warranty5 years for complete system
Delivery installation7 Days
Selling PriceRs.65,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#6. FPC HE 250L Solar Water Heater

The FPC HE 250L solar water heaters are highly advanced solar gadgets that can work under sub-zero temperature conditions. These are great antifreeze solutions that make negligible heat losses while connecting and conducting heat from the source to the water. 

FCP heat exchanger 250 liter solar water heater has an indirect circulation system. Pumps circulate a heat transfer fluid through a collector and a heat exchanger that heats the water flowing into the house. These systems with great features are commonly used in places where the temperature is very cold.

200 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

FPC HE 250L Water Heater

65,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC HE 250L Water Heater

The FPC HE 250 Litre solar water heaters are equipped with plenty of great features that make the heater highly effective for heating water. Though the heater is quite expensive, the specifications it comes with are worth the price. The specification list contains-

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

250 Liter

Water heater type

FPC Heat Exchanger

Size of collector

2000 x 1000 x 100mm

No. of collector

2 nos.

Hot water tank

SS-304 1 mm

Heat Exchanger

SS-304 1.5 mm 20mm dia

Tank insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer tank

GI power coated

Warranty

5 years for complete system

Delivery installation

7 Days

Selling Price

Rs.65,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#7. FPC Px. HE 250 LPD Water Heater

The FPC Px HE solar water heaters come with the feature of heat exchangers along with a pressurised system. This kind of heater comes at an expensive rate but they offer plenty of benefits including water pump utilisation, easy-to-operate, freedom to ascent the components at any place and more.

The collector should be placed under the storage tank so that the hot water in the tank rises. Then the system performance will be good. Contractors should check the roof of the house before installation as these solar power systems are very heavy and cost more than the integral collector storage system.

200 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

FPC Px. HE 250L Solar Heater

75,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC Px. HE 250L Water Heater

This feature-packed solar water heater having flat plate collectors with pressurised system and Heat exchangers, comes with the following list of specifications.

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

250 Liter

Water heater type

FPC Pressurized with HE

Size of collector

2000 x 1000 x 100mm

No. of collector

2 nos.

Hot water tank

SS-304 3 mm

Heat Exchanger

SS-304 1.5 mm 20mm dia

Tank insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer tank

GI power coated

Warranty

5 years for complete system

Delivery installation

7 Days

Selling Price

Rs.75,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

Frequently Asked Question

Its best selling price starts from Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 75,000, depend upon brand or types of solar water heater.

It requires five square meters is for installing 250 L solar heater.

There is no maintenance cost at all. But you need to clean the system with soft cloth once in a month.

Solar water heater can be installed south facing on rooftop only. Because solar water heater need sunlight from morning to evening for proper water heating.

Temperature of any type of solar water heater completely depends on the availability of sunlight and feeding water. In summers it can raise the temperature up to 90 degree.

It saves your 3000 units per year on your electricity bill.

Supreme, V-guard, Racold, Havells solar etc are good brands.

Approx 200 liter hot water average 50 degree.

It depends on your site or house requirements and weather.

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✍️ Written by: Akhil Sharma & Updated On: 12/01/2022 By: Bhanwar Chauhan

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