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Mikesolar · 11-30-14, 04:33 PM

I assume you will use copper to go from the panels to the tank. PEX won't last too long with the kind of temps you may experience. I've seen lots of burst DIY systems with PEX. It will be less of an issue if the panels are at 80-90deg but at the normal pitch of 45-60 deg, I would be concerned.

11-30-14, 04:33 PM	#13
Mikesolar Master EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 958 Thanks: 40 Thanked 158 Times in 150 Posts	I assume you will use copper to go from the panels to the tank. PEX won't last too long with the kind of temps you may experience. I've seen lots of burst DIY systems with PEX. It will be less of an issue if the panels are at 80-90deg but at the normal pitch of 45-60 deg, I would be concerned.