Home Why Solar? SolarTEK in the News FAQs About Us Contact Us
Electric
Solar Hot Water
Solar Pool Heat
 


 

Solar Hot Water

Adding a solar hot water system to your house can save anyone who has an electric hot water heater at least 1/3 on their electric bill.

 
Savings Chart
Solar Hot Water System  

The solar hot water system contains two main components: a solar hot water collector placed on the roof and a new solar hot water tank.

We use Chromagen collectors which are state of the art and absolutely the best in the industry. Chromagen was founded in 1962 and has been perfecting it’s collector since then. We ONLY install Chromagen collectors because they are simply the best. They come with a lifetime warranty.

  1. Absorber Plate
    Made of copper or aluminum sheet, laser or ultrasonically welded to copper tubes, ensuring high efficiency and durability.
  2. Absorber Plate Coating
    Selective black paint, black chrome or Ultra selective sputtered coating with excellent energy absorption and very low energy emission for high performance even in cooler climates.
  3. Insulation
    The absorber plate is encased in 23 mm rigid Polyurethane foam, with an option to additional layer of glass wool, retaining the collector’s heat.
  4. Solar Glass Glazing
    The single-pane 3.2-mm patterned and tempered solar glass has high solar transmittance of 91% and excellent durability.
  5. Casings
    A
    . Aluminum
    All anodized aluminum extrusion casings are made of solid construction available in a natural or black color.
    B . Galvanized steel casings are available in black, gray or white polyester paint finish.
Chromagen Collector
  1. Tubing Grid
    16mm or 8mm copper risers brazed to 28mm or 22mm copper manifolds with optimal low distribution
  2. Piping Connection
    Four 3/4” BSPP female brass adaptors or clear cut edge for connector brazing.
  3. Back Plate
    The back plate is made of black polypropylene sheet.
  4. Aluminum Foil
    The aluminum foil, integrated to the insulation, acts as a barrier against out-gassing.

Call Today to Get Your
Free Home Energy Analysis

504.309.7340
19 Years Nationwide

 
Copyright © 2011 SolarTek of Louisiana.  All rights reserved.