by jdunkley | Mar 25, 2011
With this high quality Canadian made, 4 collector solar thermal array, the owners can expect 15GJ+ of energy to be displaced annually, by the...
by jdunkley | Mar 9, 2011
Most geothermal heat pump installations produce either hot water OR air for hydronic or forced air distribution as well as domestic hot water. A triple function installation does both, it provides hot water AND air for hydronic and forced air space heat as well as...
by jdunkley | Jan 15, 2011
The addition of a premium solar thermal system with storage, freeze and overheat protection to this small studio has brought the owners one step closer to energy self sufficiency. Innovative lineset routing, flashing and collector placement reduces roof penetrations...
by jdunkley | Dec 27, 2010
Careful system planning can make your solar hot water system integrate seamlessly with your homes mechanical and potable systems, as well as its aesthetic. Isolation valving can be unobtrusive and offer superior system...
by jdunkley | Dec 27, 2010
There is no better time for installing a solar hot water system than with a new build or major renovation. Linesets and communication wiring can be hidden internally for better system performance, superior aesthetics and substantially lower cost. This coupled with the...
by jdunkley | Oct 11, 2010
In Canada, our available solar profile can be 3-4x greater in the high gain months (summer) than in the low gain months (winter). For a relatively constant load such as domestic hot water, depending on load/capacity, a solar thermal domestic hot water system sized to...
