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Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Collector: Solar Water Heaters Call Today! 206-730-0149

October 27th, 2009 3:58 PM

Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Collector
(Thermal solar heating)

The Apricus Solar Collector or Solar Water Heater is a device that absorbs thermal energy from the sun and converts it into usable heat. The heat is normally absorbed by water, or a freeze resistant water mix, which can then be used to supplement hot water heating, space heating and even space cooling via use of an absorption chiller or dessicant cooler technology.

Below are the key features of the Apricus Solar Collector design.

1.	Internationally certified product
2.	Reliable, efficient, twin-glass evacuated tubes
3.	Copper heat pipes for rapid heat transfer
4.	Easy plug-in installation
5.	Maintenance Free
6.	Suitable for mains pressure water (up to 8 bar/116psi)
7.	Corrosion resistant silver brazed copper header
8.	All stainless steel frame (439 grade SS)
9.	Black or Silver aluminium casing
10.	Stable solar conversion throughout the day (tubes passively track the sun)
11.	The perfect solar collector for domestic solar water heater systems
12.	Ideal for commercial solar water heating applications
13.	Comprehensive 10 year limited warranty

Evacuated Tubes and Heat Pipes

The operation of the solar collector is very simple.
1. Solar Absorption: Solar radiation is absorbed by the evacuated tubes and converted into heat.
2. Solar Heat Transfer: Heat pipes conduct the heat from within the solar tube up to the header.
3. Solar Energy Storage: Water is ciruclated through the header, via intermittent pump cycling. Each time the water circulates through the header the temperatures is raised by 5-10^oC / 9-18^oF. Throughout the day, the water in the storage tank is gradually heated.

Solar Power Systems

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Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency. Hooked On Hydronics Inc. 206-730-0149

October 27th, 2009 3:55 PM

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency includes:

Tax Credits for Consumers
- Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
- Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:

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5 Zone Closed Loop Radiant Heating and Cooling Pump Panel.

October 27th, 2009 3:53 PM

The picture above is of a 5 zone closed loop pump panel using a stainless steel plate heat exchanger and 2 Navien 98% efficient tankless water heaters.

This system is used to provide domestic hot water and all the space heating to a 6000 square foot house.

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Other Radiant Heating Applications

October 27th, 2009 3:48 PM

Snow and Ice Melting: The concept of radiant floor heating can also make driveways and walkways clean and dry during the winter, eliminating the need for salting, sanding or shoveling.

Our snow and ice melt systems help lower maintenance costs, reduce dangerous accidents associated with slippery walkways, extend the life of concrete and asphalt, and eliminate disturbing noise from snow blowers as well as the problem of tracking salt and sand into your home.

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Hooked On Hydronics Inc. Hydronic & Solar Radiant Heating Systems Weblog

Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Collector(Thermal solar heating)

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency includes:

Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Collector
(Thermal solar heating)