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06-09-12, 04:16 PM
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Yes -- I think the paint on ones are still an...
Yes -- I think the paint on ones are still an open issue. The other Gary did his large tank with a paint on lining as described here: Paint on Waterproof Liner For Solar Heat Storage Tanks...
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Solar Heating
06-08-12, 07:42 PM
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Pex Solar Water Preheat Project
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Hi, The EPDM lined tanks of both lumber and...
Hi,
The EPDM lined tanks of both lumber and metal go back to the 80's and have a good track record. They last longer than most commercial tanks, cost a small fraction of equivalent commercial...
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Solar Heating
06-07-12, 07:50 PM
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Pex Solar Water Preheat Project
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GaryGary
Hi AC, I think either inside or outside works. ...
Hi AC,
I think either inside or outside works. I like the inside because its easier to install and you get no thermal bridging.
You can also do both -- especially if you don't want to give up...
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Solar Heating
06-07-12, 07:46 PM
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Pex Solar Water Preheat Project
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GaryGary
Hi Tim, On a drain back, my understanding is...
Hi Tim,
On a drain back, my understanding is that the return line should run full, and if it does not something like a partially closed valve should be put in the return line near the tank to offer...
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Solar Heating
05-31-12, 09:52 PM
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Pex Solar Water Preheat Project
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GaryGary
Hi, It looks like your collector area is 166 sf...
Hi,
It looks like your collector area is 166 sf and your vertical distance from tank water level to top of collector is 16 ft?
If so, I'll make the case for something like a Grundfos 15-58, and...
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Solar Heating
05-22-12, 09:44 PM
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Pex Solar Water Preheat Project
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GaryGary
Hi, Here are the brochure and specs on the...
Hi,
Here are the brochure and specs on the Laing E10:
http://completewatersystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/LTBR-21.pdf
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Solar Heating
04-18-12, 08:55 PM
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Pex Solar Water Preheat Project
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GaryGary
Hi, You are probably aware of this already, but...
Hi,
You are probably aware of this already, but you want a steep tilt and only single glazing on the PEX collector to avoid stagnation temperatures getting high enough to damage the PEX.
This one...
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