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Solar Thermal (domestic hot water) at 4428.

Original design from Solaris Energy

SolarMaxx 25 roof top collector

Solar Thermal Components

Evacuated Tube Collector. 25 Tubes.

SunMaxx Solar ( http://www.sunmaxxsolar.com )
SunMaxx 25 ( http://www.sunmaxxsolar.com/evacuated-tube-solar-collectors.php )

40 Gallon Storage/heat exchanger tank - single source

Silicon Solar ( http://www.siliconsolar.com )
40 Gallon storage tank ( http://www.siliconsolar.com/solarstoragetanks.php )

Silicon Solar resells the tanks made by SunMaxx

Glycol -- heat exchange fluid

1/2 inch copper Glycol loop

Glycol circulation pump

Taco ( www.taco-hvac.com ) Model 009 Cartridge Circulator
Taco 009 FS ( http://www.taco-hvac.com/en/products/Model%20009%20Cartridge%20Circulator/products.html? view=ProdDetail&Product=12¤t_category=52 )

Thermal Expansion Tank

WellSaver Thermal Expansion Tank - 2 Gallon.

Discussion about Expansion tank installation: ( http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23262 )

Solar Controller - Glycol pump control

Buderus TR0301U ( http://www.buderussolar.com/Products/SolarPumpStationsControllers/tabid/312/Default.aspx )

Manufactured for Buderus by Steca solar
Controller options ( http://www.stecasolar.com/index.php?Solar_controllers_as_temperature_difference_contr)
TR 0301 U ( http://www.stecasolar.com/index.php?Steca_TR_0301_U_en)

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