Solar Water Heating Products
Split Solar Collector
SHC-SSC-25
The split solar collector is composed of an copper manifold connected to a series of evacuated tubes. Each evacuated tube is made up of 2 borosilicate glass tubes coated with a thermal absorbing layer. Each tube contains a copper heat pipe which converts the sun's UV rays into thermal energy and diverts it into the manifold. The tubes are sealed to prevent water or air from entering the vacuum space. The manifold and the tubes are placed on an angled bracket which angles the collector at 45 degrees in order to install the collector on a flat surface. It can also be installed on a slanted roof without the angled bracket. This is called a "flush mount" roof installation.
The split solar collector can absorb UV rays at ambient temperatures of -45 degrees Celsius. If a tube were to accidentally break the split solar collector will still operate. Replacing a tube is a quick and simple process.
The split solar collector is used to heat pools, floors and domestic hot water systems. Solar domestic hot water systems are used to heat water for homes, restaurants, malls, offices, farms, cottages and wherever hot water is needed. Learn more about solar pool heating and solar domestic hot water systems.
Specifications:
- Evacuated Tubes with Heat Pipe Technology
- Independent Tube Technology
- Operates in cold Canadian climates
- Tubes withstand breakage even at -25 degrees Celsius
- ISO, CE and Solar Keymark certified
- Water does not enter the tubes thus increasing their life span
- Tubes can withstand hail up to 1 inch in diameter
Collector Size:
- Length: 6.5 ft
- Width: 7.4 ft
- Number of tubes: 25
- Absorption surface area: 38 sq ft
Tube Size:
- Length: 6ft
- Diameter: 2.3in
Solar Heat Exchanger Tank
SHC-HET-200
The heat exchanger tank lined with stainless steel and insulated with polyurethane foam. The heat exchanger tank heats water via a copper heat exchanger which is located inside the tank. Heating fluid is pumped through the heat exchanger where the fluid releases its heat to the water inside the tank. Once the water inside the tank is heated, it rises to the top of the tank where it flows into the current heating system. This process is called thermosyphon.
The heat exchanger tank is placed near the current water heating system. For a domestic hot water system the tank is placed in the utility room of a home or building. For example, for heating water in a home the tank is placed in the basement adjacent to the current hot water system. The hot water in the heat exchanger tank is diverted into the current hot water system where, if required, it can be heated further. This configuration reduces the need for the current hot water system to be turned on to heat the water and thus reduces greenhouse gas emissions and your energy bills.
For floor heating the heat exchanger tank is placed near the floor heating system. The hot water in the heat exchanger tank is diverted into the floor heating system. If a floor heating system is not present, the heated water is diverted directly into the floor heating pipes.
Specifications:
- Inner Tank: SUS 316 Stainless Steel
- Outer Tank: Galvanized Stainless Steel
- Insulation: Polyurethane
- Heat Exchanger: Copper Coil
- ISO, CE and Solar Keymark approved
- Capacity: 200L
Size:
- Height: 4ft 5in
- Diameter: 1ft 9in
- Connections: 3/4in
Solar Water Heating Products Applications
Solar Pool Heating
In order to heat a pool a certain number of collectors are required depending on the surface area of the pool. A solar absorption area covering 45% of the pool's surface area is required to efficiently heat the pool from May to October. For example, a pool that is 10ft by 30ft has a surface area of 300 sq ft and 45% of that is 135 sq ft Therefore an absorption area of 135 sq ft of equivalent solar collectors is required. The absorption are of one solar collectors is 38 sq ft. Therefore, in order to heat a pool that is 10ft by 30ft 4 solar collectors are required.
This configuration only requires 4 solar collectors to be installed in series. This installation typically requires a day or two to complete depending on the location of the solar collectors.
Learn more about solar pool heating.
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
The split solar collector is also used to heat domestic hot water (DHW) systems. A domestic hot water system heats water in an electric or gas powered tank for residential or commercial use.
The split solar collector and heat exchanger tank work in a closed-loop configuration to pre-heat water before entering the current DHW system. A fluid composed of glycol and water is pumped into the split solar collectors where it is heated. It then flows into the heat exchanger tank where it heats water and returns to the collectors to be re-heated. The cold water entering the tank is heated and rises to the top of the tank. When there is a demand for hot water, the water at the top of the tank flows to the currently installed water heating tank which heats the water further if necessary.
This configuration does not require many solar collectors and is often used in homes and commercial buildings. For an average family of 4 to 6 people, 1 split solar collector is installed with a 200L heat exchanger. A pump, controller and expansion tank are also attached to this solar system. The solar domestic hot water system is easily integrated in any location and does not take up a lot of space.
Learn more about our solar domestic hot water system.