Aditya suggests his family to install a solar water heater at their residence. But some of the family members were in favour of installing an electric geyser. Ultimately the family got water heater installed.
(a) Which according to you was correct? Give two reasons in support of your answer.
(b) Mention two possible changes in the thinking of the family members because of the arguments given by Aditya.
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Answer:
Aditya suggests his family to install a solar water heater at their residence. But some of the family members were in favour of installing an electric geyser. Ultimately the family got water heater installed.
(a) Which according to you was correct? Give two reasons in support of your answer.
(b) Mention two possible changes in the thinking of the family members because of the arguments given by Aditya
Solar vs electric water heater
Explanation:
a) According to me, installing a solar heater would be the right thing to do.
Reasons are:
- Solar energy is cheap in the long run.
- Hot water will be available even if there is a power outage.
- Higher capacity compared to electric heater.
b) The family members are not ready to change their old ways and adapt new technology. Also they think only short-term by comparing the installation cost of electric vs. solar heater. Aditya can convince them by explaining the long-term running cost and maintenance of solar versus the initial low cost of electric heater. Hot water will be always available even when there is a power outage.