First of all, your system performance will be measured by BTU’S produced, NOT by temperature achieved. The simplest way to accomplish this is by following this method:
1- Record your solar tank temperature first thing in the morning, before the solar pump turns on.
2- be sure that no one uses hot water during this day.
3-Record your solar tank temperature at the end of the “solar” day
4-Perform this calculation to determine total btu’s produced
Change in tank temp Deg F x Total gallons in tank x 8.3 = total btu prod/day
5-View the SRCC certificate for estimated performance or call you SunMaxx sales rep to get an expected performance number
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