How Does Plug N’ Save Solar Thermal System Work?

Plug N’ Save solar thermal packages are easy to install and take the guesswork out of the installation process. All of the packages complete with every component you need right down to the pump to fill up the system. Upon investing in these packages, you will be provided with easy-to-follow instructions, making sure that you or your contractor have one of the highest rated heating systems available in North America. 

The solar thermal collectors come with a 10 year replacement warranty and have an expected life of 25 years. When you purchase the solar thermal system, you’re guaranteed with high performance, quality components and high return on investment. 

How Does the Solar Thermal System Work? 

A solar water heater harnesses the solar electricity directly through the heat energy. Unlike solar PV kits, the thermal system captures the solar energy in the form of usable heat energy. This system is 4-5 more efficient in using 60-80% of the captured heat energy versus 12-16% in a solar PV kit. 

The solar collector uses vacuum tube to capture heat energy from the sun and transfer to the heating fluid present in a closed solar loop. Again the heating fluid is transferred by a small pump through an internal heat exchanger located in the bottom of the residential water tank. The hot fluid starts losing its heat energy to the colder residential water and circulates back to the solar collector, which will be heated again by solar thermal energy.

The thermal system uses a differential controller to turn on and off the pump depending on the temperature between the heating fluid and water in the tank. A second heat exchanger is present at the top of the water tank. It can be used to move energy in the storage tank to the second heating zone like flooring heating in winter, pool or hot tub in the summer. 

Understanding the Product Description 

Solar thermal heating systems provide heat for the residential hot water applications. You can add other secondary heating sources like home heating, pool and hot tubs to them. The systems are considered as highest performing, pre-packaged solar hot water kits in Canada and are CSA F379 certified. 

Designed as a complete system, the pre-engineered kit uses the revolutionary Plug N’ Save technology ensuring quick and reliable assembly without any soldering. Keep in mind that, the state-of-the-art vacuum tube solar water heaters are ideal to use in Canadian winter climates and almost won’t change in performance even if the temperature goes to -40. 

The Advanced Features of Solar Thermal Heating Kit 

• UL certified solar storage tank with dual heat exchangers
• Stainless steel flex housing for fast connections
• 4.5 KW backup element
• Pre-mixed solar glycol
• Pump station with digital RESOL solar controller with remote monitoring
• Auto Solar Air Vent
• Roof Mount Frame System (Optional Adjustable Ground Mount)
• SunRain TZ581800 30R Collectors that yield highest performance in North America

Investing in Solar Thermal Heating System –

123 Zero Energy offers turnkey solar thermal packages for residential hot water, space heating and hot tubs. Our solar thermal heating systems are modular and can do two different types of heating zones with a system. By combining two or more zones, you can optimize your investment and enhance the overall performance of the system. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.123zeroenergy.com/pricing/solar-thermal.html.