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solarhotairpanels 12-28-20 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleManLance (Post 32851)
I just checked out both your systems. very cool! On your drain back system, don't you need some sort of a vacuum break to get the water to drain back into the 6 gallon tank?

I forgot to mention that I went up on the roof and installed a vacum break type valve at the highest point where hot water leaves collectors on route back to drain back tank. This valve allows a pinch of air into piping as water flows by but will not allow water to leak out. Just perfect for the application. :)

skyking 12-23-21 07:00 PM

Do you think a single collector would suffice for the average home hot water supplement?
Now I am considering point of use tankless electric heaters, one at each bathroom and at the kitchen, and put two of those zones on a circ pump with timer and put the solar trank system near the other.
I'd go with your drainback system and a modest 30~40 gallon storage.


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