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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
desiccant cooler technology.
Below are the key features of the
Apricus Solar Collector design.
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Internationally certified product |
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Reliable,
efficient, twin-glass evacuated tubes |
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Copper heat
pipes for rapid heat transfer |
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Easy plug-in
installation |
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Maintenance Free
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Suitable for
mains pressure water (up to 8 bar/116psi) |
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Corrosion
resistant silver brazed copper header |
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All stainless
steel frame (439 grade SS) |
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Black or
Silver aluminum casing |
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Stable solar
conversion throughout the day (tubes
passively track the sun) |
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The perfect
solar collector for domestic solar water
heater systems |
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Ideal for
commercial solar water heating applications |
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Comprehensive
10 year limited warranty |
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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 circulated through the
header, via intermittent pump cycling. Each time the water
circulates through the header the temperatures is raised by
5-10oC / 9-18oF. Throughout the day,
the water in the storage tank is gradually heated.
Federal Tax Credits
Solar Water-Heating Property
- There is no maximum credit for systems placed in service after
2008. The maximum credit is $2,000 for systems placed in service
before January 1, 2009.
- Systems must be placed in service from January 1, 2006, through
December 31, 2016.
- Equipment must be certified for performance by the
Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) or a
comparable entity endorsed by the government of the
state in which the property is installed.
- At least half the energy used to heat the dwelling's water must
be from solar in order for the solar water-heating property
expenditures to be eligible.
- The tax credit does not apply to solar water-heating property
for swimming pools or hot tubs.
- The home served by the system does not have to be the
taxpayer’s principal residence.
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Monadnock Solar Energy Company
Last modified:
05/02/09
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