TrendSetter Solar Water Heater

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 solar electricity 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