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Some things to keep in mind:
- Weight. I think a gallon of water weighs right at eight pounds. That's 80 pounds for a 10' length of the piping. Be sure it is properly supported.
- Variable temperature may make keeping a water supply at a certain temperature difficult, such as taking a shower.
- You will need a way to completely drain the system during winter.
- Fungus may grow on the inside of the pipes.
- Pipes may grow fragile/brittle due to ultraviolet exposure.
See if you can find a site on solar hot water heating and run your question by there.
- Weight. I think a gallon of water weighs right at eight pounds. That's 80 pounds for a 10' length of the piping. Be sure it is properly supported.
- Variable temperature may make keeping a water supply at a certain temperature difficult, such as taking a shower.
- You will need a way to completely drain the system during winter.
- Fungus may grow on the inside of the pipes.
- Pipes may grow fragile/brittle due to ultraviolet exposure.
See if you can find a site on solar hot water heating and run your question by there.
