You’ve done the installation of solar evacuated tube collectors on the roof and found out the right spot for the solar water storage tank and pumping station setup. Now it’s time to find easy to install solar piping and fittings for the system.
Most Canadian homeowners consider installing a cost-effective and smooth-running piping system for the lifetime of the installation whereas the installers want a solar piping system that takes less time to install, doesn’t general maintenance calls later on and allow them to get the job done quickly.
Out of all the options, 3/4 Inch Insulated Flexible Twin Solar Pipe w/Data Cable, 2x 50ft Roll is worth considering for the solar system installation. Check out this post and understand what makes it an ideal alternative while purchasing a solar system:
3/4 Inch Insulated Flexible Twin Solar Pipe w/Data Cable, 2x 50ft Roll
This solar piping is specifically designed for the quick installation of solar hot water systems. Made from stainless steel, this flexible pipe makes the solar installation faster while offering cost-effective way of running pipes to and from your roof to the mechanical room. By using this pipe, you’re sure to make your solar installation more professional and leak free.
The flexible stainless steel pipe comes with sensor wire to connect thermal probe at the collector. This piping features with 3/4" EPDM insulating rubber, two lines – supply and return of 50’ per box 100’ total. Here are some of the best features discussed below:
- Flexible stainless steel solar pipe OD ¾” (nominal 5/8”)
- UV resistant protective coating
- Built-in sensor wiring for solar collector temperature probe
- High R value of 7.5
- ¾” thick high temperature EPDM solar insulation
Important Feature – High Temperature Seals
At Latutude51 Solar, our solar installers think that getting the type of connection that doesn’t need a tool to make the flat seal end on the steel tuve. However, the tool less connection utilizes two spanners or wrenches that screw connection together and compress a silicone seal on to the flexible steel tube.
These connectors use a silicone o-ring that can get damaged easily. The silicone seals may not be rated as high temperature as the high temperature washers we add +350 Deg C. Even if you don’t think you require such a high temperature rating, please remember that our evacuated tube collectors have a stagnation temperature of 270 degree celsius.
When your electricity goes off in August and your solar pump stops working for an hour or two, the system will stagnate and the glycol and water mixture in the collector header can approach 270C. the gaskets present in the collector need to handle this temperature.
Bottom Line –
Are you looking to purchase solar piping and fittings? You should look no further than Latitude51 Solar. We provide 3/4 Inch Insulated Flexible Twin Solar Pipe w/Data Cable, 2x 50ft Roll ensuring the solar installation as effortless and simple as possible. For more information, feel free to contact us as soon as possible at +1(800) 317-9054.
