Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors

Description

Sunlight evacuated tube solar collectors are available in  *0,*0,*4&*0 tube sizes (Some models may not be available in your local market).

Evacuated Tube (ET)

Absorbs solar energy and converts it to usable heat. A vacuum between the two glass layers insulates against heat loss.

The Heat Transfer Fin helps to transfer heat to the Heat Pipe.

Heat Pipe (HP)

Copper vacuum pipe that transfers the heat from within the ET up to the manifold. 

Manifold

Insulated box containing the copper header pipe. The header is a pair of contoured copper pipes with dry connect sockets that the heat pipes plug into. 

Mounting Frame

Strong and easy to install with a range of attachment options.

Collector Operation

Step 1:  The Sunlight evacuated tube solar collector converts sunlight into heat.  A circulation pump moves liquid through the collector, carrying heat back to the solar storage tank. 

Step 2: Gradually throughout the day the water in the solar storage tank is heated up, either directly or via a heat exchanger (as shown).

Step 3: When hot water is used, solar pre-heated water is fed into a traditional water heater which boosts the temperature if not already hot enough.