Mar 22 2010
Simpler Solar Systems supplies different models of solar collectors for heating pools from Sealed Air. The FP Series solar collector is a frameless type that is available in three different dimensions. The 4 feet X 8 feet solar collector consists of a panel that weighs 40 pounds, while the 4 feet X 10 feet solar collector has a panel that weighs 47 pounds. The 4 feet X 12 feet FP Series solar collector consists of a panel that weighs 54 pounds.
FP Series Solar Collector
The 4 feet X 8 feet sized solar collector has a maximum capacity of 2.5 gallons with water flow rate ranging from 3gpm to 5gpm. The solar collector, supplied by Simpler Solar Systems, has static test pressure of 100 pounds per square inch. The operating pressure of the FP Series solar collector varies from 25 pounds per square inch to 30 pounds per square inch.
The hollow core absorber panel present in FP Series solar collector is made of compounded materials such as ethylene, propylene and a copolymer. It has a tensile and compressive strength of 4500 pounds per square inch and 7500 pounds per square inch respectively. This collector, provided by Simpler Solar Systems, is tolerant to 290 degree Fahrenheit.
Source: http://www.simplersolar.com