Evacuated tube solar hot water

These high efficiency systems uses the latest Technology Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors available, and are manufactured to Australian Standards AS/NZS 2712 and AS 3498.
Each solar collector module integrates 16 all-glass evacuated tubes, 16 U shaped copper heat absorbers, and 16 aluminum fins, into the solar collector frame.
The solar collector module is located separately from the Hot Water tank and the capacity of the tank is ‘sized’ to the number of solar collectors installed, and the expected water usage profiles.

There are many variables to consider before choosing the optimum system, it's a specialist job so please let us do that for you.

A note about Electric/Solar Units

It is commom practise to turn off the electric element "as it is not needed", and only turn it on when the water temperature delivered is considered too low. This practise is not recommended - the heater element is only ever activated when required and if it wasn't needed it would not operate. If you turn it off you open yourselves to bacterial infection - ONLY TURN OFF THE ELEMENT IF YOU ARE AWAY, AND TURN IT BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU RETURN.

Split solar system features:

• The higher heating efficiency is obtained by flowing the water into the manifold, down and up each and every U Tube, unlike other evacuated tube solar collectors.
• Frost tolerant, certified down to Minus 25^oC
• over 3 metres of copper heat absorber in every tube !!
• Marine Grade Stainless Steel tank. (ideal for solar storage tanks as water from the solar panels in summer can be above 90°C. The stainless steel will not break-down from the high heat, providing a much longer lifespan and therefore a better return on investment. Vitreous enamel (glass-lined) tanks will crack and rust out typically in 5 to 7 years - just as the warranty runs out!) We only recommend Stainless steel tanks for Solar (Not suitable for bore water)
• The Gas heater provides continuous hot water, regardless of whether the tube boosters provide any solar gain.
• Insulation properties of the vacuum in these solar evacuated tubes allow up to 97% of the heat from the sun to be retained. (12 sputted layer, tri-chlor coating.)
• Each manifold and all copper U pipes are solidly constructed and welded as one completely sealed unit, and then pressure tested to 1,700 kpa (more than 3 times the maximum operating pressure).
• Made to withstand high pressure mains water systems. No water directly inside the evacuated tubes. Can continue to operate even with broken tubes. (obviously with reduced performance)
• Systems can be set up with ring mains for domestic or commercial applications.

Key Benefits of these LATEST TECHNOLOGY Solar Hot Water Systems

• The storage tank can be located internally or externally.
• The gas unit and storage tank are fitted at ground level, and only the solar booster collector tubes on the roof.
• Smaller profile, lighter collectors than others means less weight on the roof, so no reinforcing of the roof structure is required.
• No removable connections, so no possible leaks, and they are maintenance free.
• In NSW for example, these units can save you up to 83% of your hot water heating costs.
• Individual tubes can be replaced if required, at cost of approx $25 per tube (+ delivery & labour)

Models, Rebates & Pricing

RECs Rebate - ZONES Overall installed cost of individual models will vary in accordance with, state, territory & zone rebates, existing conditions, delivery and installation costs. Systems are available with 2 or 3 collector modules (each with 16 tubes), and either 264Lt or 327Lt stainless steel storage tank with Natural GAS heater (LPG and Electric systems are also available, however we do not recommend these systems as our 264-SS and 327-SS heat pumps offer a superior alternative): GAS/LPG units Model Number Tank Size No. of Tubes Unit Price Before Rebates RECs Rebate - ZONES Federal Electric Change Rebate VIC Metro GAS/ELEC Change VIC Rural GAS/ELEC Change NSW ALL Hobart City TAS Elec Change QLD Elec Change zone    1 zone    2 zone    3 zone    4 Std Pens/ Conc. ET-250-G-32 250Lt  32 $6004  37  37  37  29 $1000 $TBA $TBA $300 $500 $600 $1000 ET-315-G-32 315Lt $6169 $TBA $TBA ET-250-G-48 250Lt  48 $7029  45  44  45 38 $TBA $TBA ET-315-G-48 315Lt $7139 The following electric models are available, but NOT RECOMMENDED - our heat pumps offer a better solution < Electric Units (see GAS or heatpumps) Model Number Tank Size No. of Tubes Unit Price Before Rebates RECs Rebates - ZONES Federal Electric Change Rebate VIC Metro Elec Change VIC Rural Elec Change NSW Hobart City TAS Elec Change QLD Elec Change zone   1 zone   2 zone   3 zone   4 Off Peak Day Rate Off Peak Day Rate Std Pens/ Conc. ET-250-E-32 250Lt  32 $3780 30 30 30 25 $1000 $TBA $TBA $TBA $TBA $300 $500 $600 $1000 ET-315-E-32 315Lt $3990 29 29 29 24 $TBA $TBA $TBA $TBA ET-250-E-48 250Lt  48 $4670 35 33 35 31 $TBA $TBA $TBA $TBA ET-315-E-48 315Lt $4880 35 33 35 30 $TBA $TBA $TBA $TBA Alternative Hi Efficiency heat pump Alternative recommended for bore water users Prices do not include delivery and installation. call for current RECs trading price All rebate information is provided as a guide only - please call for confirmation - 1300 552 976

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