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This document discusses different types of solar thermal and unvented hot water systems. Solar thermal systems use solar panels on the roof to heat water in a hot water cylinder through a circulating fluid. Unvented hot water cylinders operate under mains water pressure and do not require a vent, so the safety relief valve must be incorporated elsewhere and regular maintenance is required. A common solar thermal method uses evacuated tubes to capture heat from the sun's rays and warm circulating water.
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