May 25 2010
Solar Hot USA offers the S-SC-126P40 platinum series solar collector. The single sheet 4 mm solar glass utilized in this collector is patterned to lessen reflection and annealed to increase the strength of the panel.
The absorber plate utilized in the model incorporates copper fins with clambered coating for increased energy absorption. The half-an-inch copper risers utilized in the model are soldered to 1 in. copper manifolds for maximum flow distribution. This solar collector offers an absorption rate of 95% with a low-level discharge of 5%.
S-SC-126P40 Platinum Series Solar Collector
The collectors incorporated in S-SC-126P40 platinum series have 11 risers for reduced heat traveling and increased heat absorption by the fluid utilized in the collector. The length x width x depth measurements of the S-SC-126P40 platinum series solar collector offered by Solar Hot USA is 120 inches x 47.2 inches x 3.7 inches, its dry weight is 137 lbs and full weight is 147 lbs. This solar collector is designed to hold 1.2 gal of fluid. The maximum operating pressure of this solar collector is 80 psi, its test pressure is 232 psi.
The S-SC-126P40 solar collector is securely kept in an attractive aluminum extrusion casing. The EDPM gasket utilized in the packing is protected against UV radiation and hot outside temperature. The factory provided header joints and quick locking safety clips allows easy and quick roof top installation of the collector. For the purpose of trapping the heat inside the solar collector this unit incorporates a layer of mineral wool over aluminum foil radiant barrier.
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