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Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collector

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CA$870.00
870 1170 CA$870.00 - CA$1,170.00
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We offer 20 and 30 tube evacuated tube collectors as well as 0°, 30°, 45°, and 65° tilt kits.


Evacuated tube collectors come with an aluminum frame, 20 or 30 evacuated tubes, and heat transfer paste.

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High performance evacuated tube collector.
Can be mounted on the ground, a roof, or wall.
Low maintenance.
One broken tube doesn't stop the system from working.
20+ years lifespan.
Market leading efficiency.
Triple layer selective absorber coating; absorption coefficient greater than 94 %.
Outer thickness of evacuated tubes less than 1.8 mm
24 mm high conductivity heat pipe condenser with nickel-coated condenser surface.
Aluminum frame; strong structure, light weight.
Constant high pressure polyurethane foaming technology ensures outstanding insulation quality.
How do evacuated tubes work?
Evacuated tube solar thermal collectors use evacuated tubes to absorb solar energy and then transfer that energy to a heat pipe in the centre of the evacuated tube via aluminum fins. As the heat pipe is heated, the working liquid inside gets vaporized and rises to the top into the condenser. The condenser is inserted into manifold so when the system's circulating fluid flows over it, it cools down the heat pipe's working liquid and the working liquid condenses and returns to the bottom of the heat pipe. There it gets heated again and the process repeats for as long as the sun is shining. The tubes are surrounded by a vacuum in order to insulate them from the external environment, allowing them to reach high temperatures regardless of outside air temperature.
Cross section of an evacuated tube collector.
How many collectors do I need?
On average, each collector provides enough thermal energy to heat the domestic hot water for two people, provide space heating for 250 ft², or heating for a two person hot tub.
How much space do I need for the collectors?
The length of an array is static, however the height and width depend on the angle that the collectors are mounted. See the charts below for the length and width ranges for evacuated tube collectors.
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Number of Collectors
Length
1
2.59 m (8' 6")
2
5.13 m (16' 10")
3
7.66 m (25' 2")
4
10.20 m (33' 6")
5
12.74 m (41' 10")
Tilt
Width
0°
2.03 m (6' 8")
30°
1.68 m (5' 6")
45°
1.37 m (4' 6")
65°
1.22 m (4' 0")
Which tilt kit should I choose?
The optimal tilt for your collectors depends on where you live. Make sure to add the angle of the mounting surface to your tilt kit, e.g. if your roof has a 15​° tilt and you've selected a 30° tilt kit then your system will have a 45° tilt. Wall mounted systems don't need tilt kits and are mounted flat against the wall, giving them an effective tilt of 90°. ​Find out more.
Not finding what you're looking for? Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
20-evacuated tube collectors include the following:
  • One 20-evacuated tube manifold
  • One 20-evacuated tube bottom support
  • Three front legs
  • Three horizontal bars
  • One 30°, 45°, or 65° tilt kit (optional)
  • Two boxes of ten evacuated tubes​
  • One tube of heat transfer paste
  • Nuts and bolts
30-evacuated tube collectors include the following:
  • One 30-evacuated tube manifold
  • One 30-evacuated tube bottom support
  • Three front legs
  • Three horizontal bars
  • One 30°, 45°, or 65° tilt kit (optional)
  • Three boxes of ten evacuated tubes​
  • One tube of heat transfer paste
  • Nuts and bolts
Frame
  • ​Material: aluminum alloy
  • Length: 2010 mm (6' 7")
  • Width: 2420 mm (7'11")
  • ​Height: 189 mm (0' 7")
  • ​Package size: 2680 × 150 × 300 mm (8' 10" × 0' 6" × 1' 0")
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Evacuated Tubes
  • ​Diameter: 58 mm (0' 2")
  • ​Length: 1800 mm (5' 11")
  • Condenser diameter: 24 mm (0' 1")
ICC-SRCC Certification Number
  • 20-evacuated tube collector: 2011092C
  • 30-evacuated tube collector: 2011092E
Delivery or Pickup
We are pleased to offer you both pickup or delivery options for your purchase. Pickup is from our warehouse in Calgary, AB. In stock items will be ready for pickup in 2 to 3 business days. Once your order is ready for pickup you will be contacted via email.

Delivery is available for customers throughout Canada. Please contact us if your delivery address is outside Canada. Delivery costs are item and location dependent and can be viewed at checkout. In stock items will be shipped in 2 to 3 business days. Customers in Canada can typically expect their orders within 3 to 7 business days. Please contact us  if you need a rush order. Evacuated tube collectors are shipped via our preferred freight forwarder company and where possible we will schedule residential tailgate delivery (curbside). Once your order has been shipped you will be contacted via email and a tracking number will be provided.

Returns
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. If you are not satisfied, then you can ship it back to us for a refund. Find out more.

Warranty
We take great pride in the quality of the products we manufacture and sell, however we realize that defects do happen, therefore we offer a limited 1-year warranty to our customers. Find out more.


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