Solar Thermal Systems FAQs
09Jan
19Dec
How Do I Determine Sun Angles Throughout the Year For My Location?
How Do I Determine Sun Angles Throughout the Year For My Location?
The University of Oregon provides a free online tool that does just this. Plug in your location and this tool will provide a PDF with precise sun data. With this information you can determine...
26Nov
Do I Need To Mix The Glycol I Purchased From SunMaxx With Water?
Do I Need To Mix The Glycol I Purchased From SunMaxx With Water?No. You can commission your system with glycol strait out of the container. Our XMaxx Glycol Solution is not only premixed with distilled water but also made with bio-based raw materials and uses...
15Nov
How Do I Mount Solar Collectors To A Metal Roof?
How Do I Mount Solar Collectors to a Metal Roof?SunMaxx makes it easy! No need for roof penetrations. We have clamps that mount directly on the seam of a metal roof, making installation quick and painless!
02Oct
What labels do I need for my solar hot water system to pass NYSERDA inspection?
What labels do I need for my solar hot water system to pass NYSERDA 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...
02Oct
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....
01Oct
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...
01Oct
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...
20Sep
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...
05Sep