by jdunkley | Jul 23, 2010
This installation uses a CSA approved packaged solar hot water preheat system. The collectors are of the flat plate variety with a mix of food grade propylene glycol and water as the heat transfer fluid. With this type of collector, roof penetrations, linesets,...
by jdunkley | Jul 9, 2010
The main advantage of an integrated storage solar thermal system is simplicity (which is reflected in the cost) – no heat exchanger, no pump, no controller and no glycol. The disadvantage is the lack of freeze protection and requirement for the tank on the...
by jdunkley | May 24, 2010
Savings – Calculated $2,800 CAD/year energy cost, displacing 4,100 litres/year of heating oil, 12 1/2 Ton/year CO2 equivalent reduction Type – Forced air, closed loop, water to air, desuperheater Groundloop – Horizontal slinky, 600′ of trench,...
