Solar Hot Water Systems Available Through Plotts Energy

Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Collector
(Thermal solar heating)

Solar Collector

The Apricus Solar Collector or Solar Water Heater is a device that absorbs thermal energy from the sun and converts it into usable heat. The heat is normally absorbed by water, or a freeze resistant water mix, which can then be used to supplement hot water heating, space heating and even space cooling via use of an absorption chiller or dessicant cooler technology.

• Internationally certified product
• Reliable, efficient, twin-glass evacuated tubes
• Copper heat pipes for rapid heat transfer
• Easy plug-in installation
• Maintenance Free
• Suitable for main water pressure (up to 8 bar/116psi)
• Corrosion resistant silver brazed copper header
• All stainless steel frame (439 grade SS)
• Black or Silver aluminum casing
• Stable solar conversion throughout the day (tubes passively track the sun)
• Ideal for commercial solar water heating applications
• Comprehensive 10 year limited warranty

Heat Dissipator

The Apricus heat dissipator (HD) is specifically designed for use with Apricus solar collector installations that are sized for optimal winter, spring and autumn output. The HD can dissipate the excessive heat produced during summer periods, or periods of non-use. This protects systems from overheating and/or excessive hot water dumping.

Key Features:

• >1.3KW heat dissipation capacity*
• Suitable for fresh water or glycol/water systems
• Powder coating casing for excellent corrosion resistance
• Silver brazed copper piping with 1/2"M BSP inlet and outlet
• Easy mounting on exterior wall or in roof space.
• Able to be connected in series for greater heat dissipation capacity.
• Minimal pressure drop.
• May be used as a simple hydronic space heating panel.
• Neat, attractive design.

*Based on 80^oC / 176^oF water temp, 40^oC / 104^oF ambient, no forced air flow.

Conversion Valve

The Apricus Solar Conversion Valve (SCV) is a special brass valve designed to allow existing hot water tanks to be retrofitted into solar storage tanks, thus eliminting the need to purchase an additional tank.

The valve simply fits into the bottom inlet/drain port of the tank and allows To Solar, Solar Return as well as retaining the orginal function of the port (cold in or drain). The valves are available in both 3/4"M BSP and 3/4"M NPT threads to provide compatibility with most tanks.

The copper return pipe ensures delivery of hot water at a higher level than the cold out, thus preventing disruption of stratification layers. This also ensures that the coldest water is always delivered to the solar collector for heating, thus maximising solar conversion efficiency.