by jdunkley | Sep 1, 2010
What sets this solar thermal installation apart from many others is the variable speed pump control and the reverse return collector. In periods of lower solar radiation (late/early day, winter and overcast/cloudy) and when there is a higher storage tank temperature,...
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 | 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,...
