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Forum: Energy Storage 12-11-14, 07:29 AM
Replies: 53
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Posted By solarhotairpanels
5 is better then 2

I only have 2 - 20 tube collectors on my system.

One of these days when I get rich and famous like you I'm going to buy MORE!:)

you're system must be cooking with 5 sets.. holy mackeral!
Good...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
Hello MikeSolar, Thanks for jumping in here....

Hello MikeSolar,

Thanks for jumping in here.

I use an old 6 gallon water heater for my drain back tank.
My systems is built using all 3/4 copper pipe up to and return from collector.
No check...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 04:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
Sunspot... Just some food for thought.. and...

Sunspot...

Just some food for thought.. and I don't want to get anyone mad at this forum for stating otherwise but... thru my own experience and Dr. Ben's Online design of a drainback system...
...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
SDMCF are you using evacuated tube...

SDMCF

are you using evacuated tube collectors on your system?
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
Sunspot.. getting back to my water temps to...

Sunspot..

getting back to my water temps to radiator..

believe it or not... in December my 2 evac 20 tube collectors heat the storage water up to around 115 to 140 degrees.

I have a separate...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
Water temps in radiator..

Sorry about the mix up.. I thought I was responding to Sunspot when I asked about a leak at the collector with a drainback system.

I can not afford to fly to Finland but if I could I would come...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
Resol Controllers and Runtal Radiators

If you would like I can help you setup your controller to automatically adjust your pump speed shortly after start up.

What's cool about doing this is.. it's very easy to see if you slowed it down...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
leaky fitting at collector on drainback system? Interesting?

woW?

I can't imagine what caused that fitting to leak if it was up by the collector?

Once the water drains back down into your drainback tank there's no liquid in the collector or pipes to...
Forum: Energy Storage 12-10-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 42,941
Posted By solarhotairpanels
Thumbs up Wow! What a Tank!

Sunspot.. I took one look at that storage tank and had to jump in here to compliment you.

that is an extremely well built tank which will serve you well for many years to come. Way to GO!

I...
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