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Solar Water Heaters

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Passive Solar Water Heater Specifications

Specifications:
Metric/US

PT30

PT40

PT50

Volumetric Capacity: l / gal

116.7 / 30.84

156.7 / 41.40

194.5 / 51.44

Gross Area: m2 / ft2

2.23 / 23.98

2.98 / 32.10

2.98 / 32.10

Transparent Frontal Area: m2 / ft2

76.2 / 168

99.7 / 220

106.5 / 235

Dry Weight: kg / lbs

76.2 / 168

99.7 / 220

106.5 / 235

Wet Weight: kg / lbs

192.7 / 425

255.2 / 563

301.1 / 664

Flow Pattern:

Series

Series

Series

Test Pressure: KPa / psi

2068 / 300

2068 / 300

2068 / 300

Design Pressure: KPa / psi

1034 / 150

1034 / 150

1034 / 150

Maximum Design Temp: C / F

176 / 350

176 / 350

176 / 350

Normal Operating Temp: C / F

4-93 / 40-200

4-93 / 40-200

4-93 / 40-200




Dimensions
Metric/US

PT30

PT40

PT50

A  cm / in

247.5 / 97.44

247.5 / 97.44

247.5 / 97.44

B  cm / in

90.0 / 35.44

90.0 / 35.44

90.0 / 35.44

C  cm / in

241.9 / 95.25

241.9 / 95.25

241.9 / 95.25

D  cm / in

84.1 / 33.125

114.6 / 45.125

114.6 /45.125

E  cm / in

250.0 / 98.44

250.0 / 98.44

250.0 / 98.44

F  cm / in

19.7 / 7.75

19.7 / 7.75

19.7 / 7.75

G  cm / in

247.2 / 97.313

247.2 / 97.313

247.2 / 97.313

H  cm / in

6.9 / 2.75

6.9 / 2.75

6.9 / 2.75

I  cm / in

2.5 / 1.0

2.5 / 1.0

2.5 / 1.0

J  cm / in

8.9 / 3.5

8.9 / 3.5

8.9 / 3.5

K  cm / in

7.6 / 3.0

7.6 / 3.0

7.6 / 3.0

L  cm / in

13.9 / 5.5

13.9 / 5.5

13.9 / 5.5

M  cm / in

70.5 / 27.75

100.9 / 39.75

100.9 / 39.75

N  cm / in

89.7 / 35.3125

120.2 / 47.313

120.2 / 47.313

P  cm / in

9.2 / 3.625

9.2 / 3.625

9.2 / 3.625

Q  cm / in

15.6 / 6.125

15.6 / 6.125

15.6 / 6.125

R  cm / in

6.2 / 2.44

6.2 / 2.44

6.2 / 2.44

System Performance Ratings:

QNet: (2000 BTU/FT2/Day) = 31,870 BTU/Day
QNet: (1500 BTU/FT2/Day) = 24,208 BTU/Day
QNet: (1000 BTU/FT2/Day) = 16,540 BTU/Day

Performance Certified by Florida Solar Energy Center

Model PT20
Gross Length 6.97 feet
Gross Width 1.80 feet
Gross Depth .65 feet
Gross Area 12.56 square feet
Transparent Frontal Area 10.77 square feet
Volumetric Capacity 17.9 gallons
Weight (empty) 92.0 pounds
Recommended Flow Rate On demand only
Test Pressure 160 psig
Number of Cover Plates Two
Flow Pattern Series - Forced circulation
Number of Flow Tubes Four

Net Energy Delivered (QNet): 3.4 kWh - 11,600 Btu
Heat Loss Coefficiency (L): 3.9 W/ºC - 7.5 Btu/hrºF

System Description and Thermal Performance
(PDF):

Summary Information Sheet PT-20-CN

Summary Information Sheet PT-30-CN

Summary Information Sheet PT-40-CN

Summary Information Sheet PT-50-CN


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