THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF RINNAI BEASLEY SOLAR SYSTEMS, BOTH ARE
AVAILABLE WITH EITHER GAS OR ELECTRIC BOOSTING
SOLAR SPLIT SYSTEMS.
With split systems only the solar collector panels sit on the
roof and the storage tank is located at ground level. The main
benefit of this system is that the tank is installed remotely from
the panels in the most convenient location – usually on the ‘blind
side’ of the house. A small pump circulates the water from the tank
through the panels to collect the heat energy from the sun. This
pump is automatically regulated by a controller that monitors the
temperature in both the tank and collector panels and optimises
solar gain.
Benefits:
- Easy installation on roofs.
- Streamlined appearance - minimal impact on the aesthetics of your
roof line.
- Split systems do not require reinforcement on the roof structure, as
the weight associated. with water storage is at ground level.
- Collector panels and the tank do not need to be installed at the
same time – ideal during. construction of new homes and major
renovations.
- Tall solar tank provides better heat stratification, improving
efficiency.
- Simpler service access (ground level).
solar split system
SOLAR CLOSE COUPLED SYSTEMS.
With close coupled systems, the solar collector panels and the
storage tank are both located on the roof. The advantage of this
system is the ability to free up space around the base of the house.
In the close-coupled installation, the solar tank is mounted above
the collectors on the roof, and the water heated in the panels rises
by the natural thermosiphon principle through the collectors into
the tank, and is recirculated through the panels until the water
reaches the required temperature.
Benefits:
- Technically very efficient, economical to install and low
maintenance.
- No recirculating pumps and pipe runs – reducing heat losses and
improving running efficiencies.
- No electricity required to operate pumps to recirculate the water
through the panels.
- Eliminates the need for a storage tank at ground level – ideal for
courtyard homes or small blocks.
- Wide range of Colorbond® colours available
- Gas booster can be recessed in a wall cavity saving precious space.
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