Now I paid $3800 for mine. This is what I got ...
80 gallon tank, solar collector on roof, all plumbing to roof, and auto valves to manage solar stuff.
Then utility gave me $1000 back, net $2800
It also never uses the electrical backup 4500 watt element. Maybe 5 days a year.
I would do that deal myself.
Yeah baby - thats the way to go! Too many Freepers soooo against solar and not understanding the benefits!
80 gallons? Where do you use it, in a car wash?