Close Loop System:

This system is for total collector freeze protection (to -54F) in hard freeze areas.

Tankless water heaters are a great complement to solar water heaters (see below).

Open Loop System: 

This system is for use in completely non freeze areas or with light freeze options 

If used with tankless (see blow), be sure the Tankless unit has a “Modulation” feature to vary the flame or electric input depending on the temperature the solar water heating system is supplying.

Complete Solar Loop Includes:

2, 3 or 4 - 20-01 Collectors with standard mounting rails or optional end to end center connect 24' Skyline array for 2 collectors only. (10-01 SRCC and FSEC Certifications are applied for) Standard trim color is Musket Brown, free option is medium gray plus 25 optional colors.

PV Panel and Circulation Pump with mounting hardware and 25' of wire.

50' of 1/2" Copper tubing with Brass Compression tube connections and Flashing.

Complete connections for Rheem 80 Gallon Double Wall Heat. Exchanger Tank including two charging valves, floating ball check valve, isolation valve, 2 thermometers, pump switch, expansion tank and all connections.

Collector Pressure Relief Valve with splash guard and Coin Vent.

Complete collector install kit including mounting rails.

Mixing Valve to protect from high solar water temperatures.

Sample 6' section of high temperature outside insulation.

full color Installation Instructions and Owners Manual.

80 Gallon 81V080HE1 Rheem/Rudd Heat Exchanger Tank Required for SRCC OG300.

- All you need to add is pipe insulation and non-toxic antifreeze available at your local automotive or RV store.

- Call us for special needs such as tilt kits, colors, long pipe runs and any other questions.

- 40 s/f is used most in sunnier areas like California and most all middle and southern colder states.

- 60 s/f is used most in colder areas like New England, Colorado and all northern states.

Complete Solar Loop Includes:

1, 2 or 3 - 20-01 Collectors or 1 to 6 10-01 collectors with standard mounting rails or optional end to end center connect 24' Skyline array for 2 collectors only. (10-01 SRCC Certifications are applied for and FSEC Certification has been approved allowing substitution of 10-01s for 20-01s in Florida) Standard trim color is Musket Brown, free option is medium gray plus 25 optional colors.

PV Panel and Circulation Pump with mounting hardware and 25' of wire.

50' of 1/2" Copper tubing with Brass Compression tube connections and Flashing.

10 to 18 Watt PV Panel Including mounting hardware and wire.

Complete collector install kit including mounting rails.

Mixing Valve to protect from high solar water temperatures.

Tank "Easy Connect" Kit (to existing or added tank) with shut off, drain valves, and Floating Check Valve.

(bottom connect is standard, top connect (TC02) is available for $30.00 extra charge).

2 thermometers, pump switch or optional Recirculation switch box with diodes.

Collector Pressure Relief Valve with splash guard and Air Vent.

6' sample section of high temperature outside insulation.

Install Kit full installation instructions and Owners Manual.

Optional Freeze Valve.

Selecting Right Size Close Loop System:

This system is for 60 to 70% coverage in areas subject to hard freeze and a lot of clouds. 

Start with four 10-01 or two 20-01 collectors for the first two people and then two 10-01 collectors or one 20-01 collector for every additional two people. For example, a family of 4 should have six 10-01 collectors or three 20-01 collector (40 square feet).   Following are most common sizes:

System 200152C80EX: (40 s/f) Two Collector for 80 Gallon EX Tank

System 200153C80EX: (60 s/f) Three Collector for 80 Gallon EX Tank

System 200154C80EX: (80 s/f) Four Collector for 80 Gallon EX Tank

 Selecting Right Size OpenLoop System:

This system is for 65 to 90% coverage in warmer, sunny areas.

Use two 10-01 collectors or one 20-01 collector (20 square feet) for each two to three people in the household. For example, a family of 4 should have four 10-01 collectors or two 20-01 collector (40 square feet).

You may be able to use your existing electric water heater or, for open loop systems 1, 2 and 3, or you can add a low cost water heater for solar storage to your existing water heater.

You need at least 1 gallon of storage for each square foot of collector area. It is desirable that your storage tank be at least 50 gallons of storage for up to 40 square feet of collector area, although a 40 gallon water heater can work well with up to 30 square feet of collector area. Generally, the larger the water heater the better, up to 2.5 gallons per square foot of collector area in sunny areas.

Following are most common sizes:

System 200131C50: One Collector for 50 Gallon Tank

System 200132C50 or 80: Two Collectors for 50 Gallon Tank

System 200133C50 or 80: Three Collectors for 50 Gallon Tank

FVO4 - Freeze Valve Option For Light Passive freeze protection to 30F

For Standard Stacked Array, Includes special plumbing connections:

FULLY DRAIN BEFORE HARD FREEZE

FVO5 - Freeze Valve Option For Light Passive freeze protection to 30F

For 24' Side by side Array, Includes special plumbing connections: FULLY DRAIN BEFORE HARD FREEZE

FS03 - For PV Panel Recirculation* Freeze protection use includes 40F Freeze Snap Switch with 25' wire 110V to 12VDC Transformer for a higher level of Freeze Protection in light freeze areas