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Forum: The Billiards Room 12-08-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,556
Posted By Solaris
SunPump Solar Panels - Work In Snow and Can Melt Snow

Snow is a problem for Solar Panels generally, but Xringer have you ever seen a SunPump system heat with the panels covered by snow? :)

The truth is the SunPump Panels have been tested in Snow, and...
Forum: The Billiards Room 12-08-17, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,556
Posted By Solaris
There is no shortage of opinions on this Forum. ...

There is no shortage of opinions on this Forum.

Calling the SunPump a "Gimmick" is false information. Why would you say that ****? Have you ever seen one working? Or read a test report? I have,...
Forum: Solar Heating 07-15-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,522
Posted By Solaris
Stagnation is NOT an issue

My company made Drainback Pro panels and tanks in North America, before finding an improved solar hybrid method called SunPump.

Drainback is not subject to stagnation, because water is not left in...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-08-12, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,064
Posted By Solaris
Simple solutions: 1/ Hang your wet clothes...

Simple solutions:

1/ Hang your wet clothes on a rack, and use a dehumidifier to dry them. Not only does it work well, but the small compressor has a COP of ~ 1.6, so it heats your home while...
Forum: Conservation 05-08-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 38,749
Posted By Solaris
0.6 ACH plus 1kw heater is correct

I have taken the PassivHaus training, and the Germans have the design right. Make the home as air tight as possible with super-insulated building envelope, and you can heat a home with the top Paul...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-05-12, 10:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 29,501
Posted By Solaris
For those near British Columbia, you may want to...

For those near British Columbia, you may want to compare Cascadia Windows and Doors. They have some HE triples with fiberglass frames, and high solar gain models.
Cascadia Windows | Technology |...
Forum: Conservation 01-10-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 69,147
Posted By Solaris
I have a good commercial unit, and on inspection...

I have a good commercial unit, and on inspection can see the copper water pipe was soldered to the copper drain pipe before starting the coil. It was wound so tight, the 1/2" copper looks pressed -...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-16-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 59,330
Posted By Solaris
Drainback Level

A drainback tank only needs to be a small distance below the bottom of the solar collector. The shortest distance is best. Not sure why you would go to all the effort to dig through your floor?
Forum: Solar Heating 09-22-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 59,330
Posted By Solaris
Yes, these Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic "FRP"...

Yes, these Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic "FRP" tanks are made for potable hot water up to 180F, are food grade inside like a sink, and have stood up water-tight for 20 years in Canada.

Cost for...
Forum: Solar Heating 09-22-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 59,330
Posted By Solaris
I can supply a 360 gallon, 540 gallon, or larger...

I can supply a 360 gallon, 540 gallon, or larger solar mass storage tanks that you can get through a 24" door, or down stairs, that is designed for potable hot water, and they are less expensive than...
Forum: Solar Heating 07-17-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 42,704
Posted By Solaris
Flat Plate Collectors

It is true that flat plate collectors are generally more efficient for heating domestic hot water, which is a moderate temperature application. Vacuum tubes can be better when small quantities of...
Forum: Solar Heating 07-07-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 59,330
Posted By Solaris
Have you considered using a freezer as the...

Have you considered using a freezer as the container?

Used freezers are a great (free) metal box with a nice white finished look, have decent insulation to start, and a hinged sealing lid.
...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-17-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 42,704
Posted By Solaris
Why?

Why?

Good question....

In the view of CSA there are serious safety factors involved, that they need to protect the public from.


One is the collector being blown off the roof.

Another...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-17-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 42,704
Posted By Solaris
Further to your questions, here are the...

Further to your questions, here are the references for discussion:

Section 4 is only about "Classifications" of different equipment configurations. The only exception in section 4 is with a hybrid...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-17-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 42,704
Posted By Solaris
Csa f-378

Hi Strider, yes - I know the standard well, I am just completing certification of our German engineered flat plate solar collectors. Solaris is making them for BC.

I cannot send you a copy of the...
Forum: Introductions 02-17-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,094
Posted By Solaris
I have a local BC project calling for 1000 solar...

I have a local BC project calling for 1000 solar packaged systems over 3 years that I am preparing for now, with a new manufacturing plant.

I am also working on a patent for a direct exchange...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-17-11, 02:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 42,704
Posted By Solaris
Great Post Strider

Hi Strider, I admire your persistence.

I really felt your pain when you described your ordeal with the city inspector over the double-wall heat exchanger, and the plumbing convenience stores.
...
Forum: Introductions 02-17-11, 02:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,094
Posted By Solaris
Solaris says hello from BC Canada

Hello, this looks like a great community. I admire some of the ingenuity and inventive genius with a couple posts I read.

Hope to add a few comments occasionally, and encourage the reno artists...
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