All About Solar Thermal Piping
17Jan
How Do I Install An Expansion Tank?
How Do I Install An Expansion Tank? Installation of an Expansion Tank
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05Dec
How Do I Balance The Flow of My Collectors?
How Do I Balance The Flow of My Collectors? I have 2 arrays of 6. Use balancing valves, 1 on the cold side for each array. This will allow you to adjust the flow in each array and optimize your collectors output. SunMaxx Carries these for a variety of applications from...
16Aug
What is the best option for piping my Solar Hot Water System?
What is the best option for piping my solar hot water system?
16Aug
Can I use PEX in a Solar Hot Water System?
Can I use PEX in a Solar Hot Water System? NO!!! PEX will fail in a Solar Hot Water System. Only FlowMaxx line set and standard L-Copper tubing is rated for the high thermal loads of Solar Hot Water Systems.
04Apr
Do I have to run the piping through the roof?
No, you do not have to. You can, and should, use flexible stainless steel piping which allows you to direct the piping anywhere you want with very little trouble. Many installers will choose to send the piping the ;ong way around just to avoid a roof penetration. While this works...