Drainback Solar Hot Water Systems

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Drainback Solar Hot Water Tank Sight Glass

Drainback Systems are the simplest Solar Hot Water Systems to purchase/install, and require far less maintenance than any other type of Solar Hot Water System. Additionally, Drainback Solar Hot Water Systems can be installed anywhere in the United States becuase of their simple, gravity based freeze protection, which is as efficient (or more so) as a pressurized glycol system.

The unique component of a Drainback Solar Hot Water System is the Drainback Reservoir, which allows water, or a water-glycol mix HTF to drain out of the Solar Collectors and the manifold when the system is inactive, preventing the HTF from sitting in the manifold and exterior piping, which prevents freezing and also extends the life of the manifold and solar collector in general.

There are several distinct advantages that a Drainback Solar Hot Water System has over other Solar Hot Water Systems. These advantages include:

• Gravity is fail-proof and maintenance free - either water, or a glycol mixture may be used in the collector loop
• The system is not damaged if the pump fails to run and the system cannot reverse thermosyphon at night
• The Collector Absorber Plates last up to 3 times longer than in a Pressurized Glycol System
• The Water/Glycol Mixture never needs to be changed like in a Pressurized Glycol System
• Most local codes do not require a double-walled heat exchanger in an unpressurized system
• The homeowner can easily add Distilled Water to the system without need of a visit from the system's installer
• There are far less moving components to fail (eg. check-valves, air vents and expansion tanks) which dramatically reduces the need and costs of maintenance

And, the biggest advantage of a Drainback Solar Hot Water System is the High-Limit feature of Differential Controllers - this means larger collector areas per gallon can be sized than pressurized glycol systems - ie, one gallon per 1 sq ft of collector space.

Drainback Tank Sight Glass:

The Sight Glass Gauge for SunMaxx Drainback Solar Hot Water Tanks makes it simple for you to check the level of your drainback tank as well as check on system operation to ensure you receive the highest possible return on your investment.  The Sight Glass integrates perfectly with SunMaxx Drainback Solar Hot Water Tanks a complete, hassle-free package.

The Sight Glass is designed specifically for SunMaxx's 10G Drainback Tanks, with or without heat exchanger, and is the perfect addition to your system for a profession installation down to the last detail.

Tank Specifications :

• Length: 16"
• Fitting Material: High Temperature Nylon
• Fitting Connections: 3/4" Threaded
• Tube: 7/8" OD Polyulphone Extruded Tube

Our Professionals Sales Team is waiting to help you purchase a Drainback Solar Hot Water System today. Just give them a call and get started saving money with SunMaxx Solar Hot Water today!

Why Go With SunMaxx:

Supply Chain Management: Silicon Solar Inc has partnered with one of the world’s largest manufacturer of evacuated tubes enabling us to offer a reliable technology at an affordable price. As the demand for solar energy products increase, it is important to ensure your supply will not be affected like similar PV installers have experienced. SunMaxx offers real time updates of your order to ensure that you are able to spend less time on logistics and more time in sales & marketing.

Value Added Services: Silicon Solar offers a variety of solar energy products which parallel the solar hot water heating industry. Our all-in-one shop allows you to consolidate purchasing schedules into one supplier. We are always adding new products to our inventory, so please let us know if there is something you believe we should be carrying to support our dealers and installers. In addition, we offer value added marketing services including marketing brochures, power points presentations, installation & sales training, and online marketing tools to enhance your markets exposure. For more information, please contact a sales specialist today.

Better Performance - Better Price = Better Value: In independent testing by the SRCC (Solar Ratings & Certification Corporation) SunMaxx Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors have proven themselves to be a better value than the leading competition. Our Solar Collectors delivered higher performance (28,000 BTU/Day) than the competition, and our low prices mean you get more BTU per $ spent. This means SunMaxx customers experience a rare combination: the best product at the best price. See SunMaxx's SRCC Performance Data or Compare SunMaxx Vs the Competition!

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Drainback Solar Hot Water System - Pricing:

MSRP: Please call for pricing 1-877.786.6299