What labels do I need for my solar hot water system to pass California Solar Initiative (CSI) inspection?
What labels do I need for my solar hot water system to pass California Solar Initiative (CSI) inspection? If you have purchased your system from SunMaxx, we have a PDF with the appropriate labels that you can print on a color printer, laminate, and cut apart. Each label has a designated...
How can I connect an air compressor to my pump station to pressure test my solar thermal system for leaks?
How can I connect an air compressor to my pump station to pressure test my solar thermal system for leaks? Our pump station’s fill valve has GHT hose threads on the outside. You can easily make an adaptor using the following three fittings, which can be purchased at your local hardware...
How should I test my solar thermal system for leaks?
How should I test my solar thermal system for leaks? After a solar thermal system has been installed, it should be tested for leaks before it is charged with heat transfer fluid. Leak testing should be done with air pressure. Air pressure can detect even small leaks that would be difficult...
The sight glass on my drainback tank is broken. What do I do?
The sight glass on my drainback tank is broken. What do I do? SunMaxx has replacement sight glasses for the drainback tanks we currently sell. Call your sales rep.
SunMaxx Solar Participates in Gold Country Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, September 27, 2012 -Auburn, California- SunMaxx Solar's outside sale's representative, Nick Zebroff, successfully collaborated with Casey Clarke from NuSolar Technologies (certified SunMaxx dealer) at the Gold Country Fair in Auburn, California from September 6-9, 2012. Throughout the four day event, over 100 residential patrons visited the...
What type of splice should I use when joining sensor cables to system wiring?
What type of splice should I use when joining sensor cables to system wiring? Do not use wire nuts or connectors. Solder all wire connections, and cover them with shrink wrap tubing. Additionally, since most shrink wrap tubing is not rated as high temp or UV resistant, make sure that those...
My sensor cable is only 4 feet long. How do I wire it from the controller all the way to the collectors?
My sensor cable is only 4 feet long. How do I wire it from the controller all the way to the collectors? First off, when wiring to the collectors, make sure you use the high temp sensor (usually black or red). One end of the sensor cable has the sensor, which...
SunMaxx Solar TitanPowerPlus AU40 Receives SRCC Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 – Binghamton, NY – SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce that the company’s solar collector, TitanPowerPlus AU40 has received an extremely high rating amongst its competition according to SRCC’s testing. The SRCC has...
How do I get my SmartMaxx DHWPlus controller from Celcius to Farenheit?
How do I get my SmartMaxx DHWPlus controller from Celcius to Farenheit? Push the "+" button until you move to end of the main menu (time). Press the "+" button continuously for about 3 seconds to get into the adjustment submenu. You should see "Arr." Temperature scale choice is near the...
SunMaxx Solar TitanPowerPlus AU32 Receives SRCC Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 – Binghamton, NY – SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce that the company’s solar collector, TitanPowerPlus AU32’s performance has been SRCC rated to produce 34.5 thousand Btu per panel per day on a...