A water heater that uses solar heat collectors would be classified as a(n) ____ heater.

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A water heater that uses solar heat collectors is classified as an indirect-fired heater because it relies on an external source of heat (the sun) to indirectly heat the water in the tank. Direct-fired heaters, on the other hand, use an internal flame to heat the water. Tankless and convection heaters are not relevant classifications for a solar water heater.

A Water Heater That Uses Solar Heat Collectors Would Be