Apricus Solar Collector

Twin Glass Evacuated Tubes

Saves You Money - Tax Credits are available at a 30% credit for up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of solar electric and solar water heating systems.

Low Maintenance - Operating costs are low because thermal solar needs very little maintenance, very few spare parts, and no fuel.

Non-polluting - You will be part of the solution, and will reduce your "economic footprint". Apricus solar collectors reduce CO2 emissions by more than 9000 tonnes annually.

Predictably Present - Unlike limited resources such as nuclear energy and fossil fuels, the sun will always be around and available for use.

Product Applications

  • Domestic and commercial use
  • Suitable for open or closed Loop (glycol-water)
  • Can be configured for drain-back (end ports)
  • Suitable for mains pressure (<800kPa)
  • Suitable for potable water
  • Needs only slow water circulation (0.1L/tube/min)
  • Not suitable for chlorinated water (pool/spa) in open flow format
  • Ideal for commercial heating applications
  • Caravan Parks, Hotels, Schools, Public Showers/Kitchens
  • Restaurants [dish washing]
  • Industrial heating [supplement gas heating]
  • Absorption/Adsorption Chilling
  • Max of 5 x AP-30 per bank, unlimited banks running in parallel.
  • Can run all in parallel with feed and return lines
  • Installation on almost any wall or roof surface

Product Features

  • Reliable, efficient, twin-glass evacuated tubes
  • Copper heat pipes for rapid heat transfer
  • High efficiency - long term performance
  • Light-weight - easy to transport
  • Attractive design
  • Reliability and long life
  • Significant advantages over flat plate
  • Easy plug-in installation - Installer friendly frame design
  • Maintenance Free
  • Suitable for mains pressure water (up to 8 bar/116psi)
  • Corrosion resistant silver brazed copper header
  • All stainless steel frame (304 2B grade SS) 
  • Black or Silver aluminum casing
  • Stable solar conversion throughout the day (tubes passively track the sun) 

Product Warranty

  • Comprehensive 15/10 year limited warranty

Versatile Mounting Options

  • Standard Frame suitable for pitched roof
  • Flat Roof Frame for flat surfaces
  • Low Pitched Roof Frame for a roof with insufficient pitch
  • Frame can be mounted on a wall and can be reversed to raise bottom of collector up.

Apricus Solar Collector Simple Operation

  • Solar Absorption: Solar radiation is absorbed by the evacuated tubes and converted into heat.
  • Solar Heat Transfer: Heat pipes conduct the heat from within the solar tube up to the header.
  • Solar Energy Storage: Water is circulated through the header, via intermittent pump cycling. Each time the water circulates through the header the temperatures is raised by 5-10oC / 9-18oF. Throughout the day, the water in the storage tank is gradually heated.

Quality Certifications

  • European quality and performance certification by SPF Switzerland (EN 12975-2: 2001, Section 5)
  • SRCC certification – entire USA
  • FSEC certification – Florida, CA, USA.
  • Australian Standard AS2712 – (Cert No.20405)

General Specifications

Model
AP-22
AP-30

Number of tubes

22

30

Overall Length

6’-6”

6’-6”

Overall Width

5’-5”

7’-3”

Absorber Area (ft2)

18.9

25.8

Gross Area (ft2)

34.8

46.8

Fluid Capacity (gal)

1/8

1/4

Dry Weight (lbs)

157

209