This experiment tested the effect of flow rate on heat transfer from a solar water heater. It found that the lowest tested flow rate of 6.81 mL/s resulted in the highest heat transfer and outlet water temperature. Higher flow rates resulted in lower outlet temperatures, with the highest rate of 21.34 mL/s yielding the lowest temperature. The objectives were to determine the optimal flow rate and efficiency of the solar heater and develop a predictive model. Materials used included the solar heater, pump, temperature sensors and data loggers. Methods involved varying the flow rate and measuring inlet and outlet water temperatures over time.