Mar 23 2010
Simpler Solar Systems supplies solar pool heating systems. Solar collectors from Sealed Air are available in different models such as FP Series, FS Series and FW Series. The FS Series solar collector is a framed model with the dimensions 4 feet X 8 feet, 4 feet X 10 feet and 4 feet X 12 feet. The weight of the panel varies according to the dimensions of collectors in the solar panel. The 4 feet X 8 feet collector consists of a panel that weighs 65 pounds, and the 4 feet X 10 feet collector has a panel that weighs 74 pounds.
FS Series Solar Collector
The 4 feet X 12 feet solar collector, supplied by Simpler Solar Systems, consists of a panel with a weight of 83 pounds. Other specifications of the collectors such as static test pressure, recommended flow rate, water accommodating capacity and operating pressure also differ depending on the dimensions of the collectors. For a 4 feet X 8 feet solar collector, the static test pressure is 100 pounds per square inch, while the operating pressure varies from 25 pounds per square inch to 30 pounds per square inch. It has a maximum water capacity of 2.5 gallons.
The FS Series solar collectors are framed co-polymer collectors suitable for tile roofs and ground mounts. The frame helps to increase the ventilation between the roof and the collector.
Source: http://www.simplersolar.com