ThermoPower Install in New Jersey with Ed Part 1
Join us as we follow one of our certified installed, Ed, as he gives us a tour of his solar thermal system installed on his home in New Jersey. Ed has claimed to receive a solar fraction of up to 90% from his SunMaxx Solar ButlerMaxx kit and does an excellent job showing off all of the components. Watch Part 2 Here ThermoPower Evacuated Tube Product Page Product Brochures
- ThermoPower VHP Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
- ThermoPower VDF Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
- Project Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
Making ThermoPower Evacuated Tubes Video
Join us as we take a fascinating look into the creation of the SunMaxx Solar ThermoPower evacuated tubes. These tubes are created in several steps including forming the inner and outer tubes, combining the two together and vacuuming the air out between the layers. TitanPower Evacuated Tube Collector Product Page Product Brochures
- ThermoPower VHP Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
- ThermoPower VDF Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
- Project Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
Making ConnectMaxx Solar Mounting Hardware Video
Join us as we take a look into the manufacturing process of one of the biggest advantage SunMaxx Solar has on it's competitors, the easy to use ConnectMaxx mounting hardware. ConnectMaxx mounting hardware is extremely easy to assemble and with it's channeled rail design, easy to adjust to any size or configuration with out the need to measuring and cutting. ConnectMaxx Solar Mounting Hardware Product Page
Making SmartMaxx Solar Thermal Controllers Video
Join us as we take a look at the manufacturing process of the SunMaxx Solar SmartMaxx digital controller. The SmartMaxx controller makes it easy to read almost any measurable involved with your solar thermal system. View the temperature of the tank, collector, heat exchanger, second tank, second collector and some controllers can do many more. SmartMaxx controller accessories also allow for monitoring your system from the web or offloading the date to a memory card. SmartMaxx Digital Controllers Product Page
Making SunMaxx Solar Filling Stations Video
Join us as we watch the process of making SunMaxx Solar thermal filling stations. These filling stations are an all in one package used to commission a system in one easy step. The stations are powered by a 1/2 HP impeller pump and come with a storage tank, filter and high pressure hose all bundled on an easy to maneuver cart. Solar Filling Station Product Page
Making TitanPower Flat Plate Collectors Video
Join us as we watch SunMaxx Solar manufacture the incredible powerful and efficient TitanPower Flat Plate solar thermal collector. These flat plates are manufactured in our state of the art facility and use state of the art materials and technology. Backed with mineral wool, encased in a sturdy aluminum housing, protected by tough tempered glass and powered by TiNOX Technology, TitanPower collectors surpass all competitors in price, quality and performance.
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Making StorMaxx Solar Hot Water Storage Tanks
Join us as we watch our most popular solar thermal storage tank, the StorMaxx PTec, go from start to finish. The StorMaxx PTec solar thermal storage tank comes in several sizes, is enamel lined with a soft shell jacket around the outer insulation, contains two heat exchange coils and is priced competitively.
How do I remove air from my system?
Question: How do I remove air from my system? Answer: Take a deep breath and let all your air out… of your Solar thermal system One of the biggest issues with a successful commissioning is air removal. Any time you spend with this detail will be time well spent. Air pockets become entrained within your HTF and like to find places to hide. Air pockets can form between your HTF and the inner wall of piping (especially with flexible piping) and can only be removed through persistence and time. Here are a few things you can do to help this process. First, be sure that your air purger is located on the high and hot side of your collector series. The hotter the fluid the less the ability for dissolved gasses to stay in solution and the higher the air vent, the more likely you will effectively remove trapped air that, due to its buoyancy, will rise to the top. Once you feel most of the air has been removed this way, you can shut that air eliminator off or remove it all together. If you install a Titan Power Plus collector, you will have a manual air bleeder permanently installed in your line set connections. If you install a ThermoPower collector, you will include an air vent that should be isolated and de-commissioned at this point. Now, down to the pump station. The UniMaxx pump stations have an integral air eliminator with a scoop that will allow entrained air to collect and be bled off manually by opening the valve up to a full turn until HTF comes out. This can be done each day for the first few days or periodically checked. Smaller systems will take much less time removing the air. Another way of enabling the removal of air is to run the pump at maximum speed during commissioning, this will help to break the friction that holds the bubbles to the inner wall thus forcing the bubble through and out. After words, you should adjust your pump speed accordingly. If air persists in your system, it will inevitably find its way to the suction side of your pump and cause cavitation and eventual pump failure. If your pump appears to be not pumping, it is likely that although it is receiving 115v, it cannot pump because of air pockets. Simply unplug your pump and manual override and give it a few minutes. Air will work its way out, pump can run and then you need to go back to the air purging steps. Please view our SunMaxx technical manual (linked) for further instruction in effective system commissioning.