What is the best option for piping my Solar Hot Water System?
What is the best option for piping my solar hot water system?
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.
Can I connect my pool to my solar hot water heating system?
Yes you sure can. Using the pool as a heat dump in the summer is very easy to do and very beneficial, not only to your wallet but a warm pool makes a happy wife. We have many clients that are doing this very thing with their "extra" energy from the solar loop, especially for solar combi-systems. Here is how...
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 well for ensuring that there is no leakage, it does...