Passive Solar Water Heating

BATCH OR BREADBOX SOLAR WATER HEATERS

Batch water heaters are the simplest of all solar water heaters. These are also known as integral tank and collector heaters. Batch water heaters use tanks between 30 and 80 gallons. The tank is placed within a weatherproof, insulated enclosure with one side having a transparent or translucent glazing(s), normally two layers of glass. The side of the tank facing the glazing is painted black to absorb the solar energy which is conducted
directly to the water in the tank.
Batch solar water heaters work great in the tropics. Due to winter night time heat losses they function well in northern states as seasonal water pre-heaters. The only thing on one side of the collector between the hot tank and the cold outside air is 2 layers of glass. In climates harsher than this, the heater tends to lose at night most of the daytime energy gained throughout the winter months. Batch water heaters are simple, reliable, easy to install and are typically low cost. They can provide fifty to ninety percent of hot water needs depending on usage and climate. The piping to and from the heater is the weak link in the chain. It should be well insulated and heat tape should be installed in harsh climates.

SUNBATHER ICST BATCH WATER HEATER

40 GALLON BATCH HEATER
TANK: Glass Lined
INSULATION: 2" Polyisocyanurate, Foil Faced.
CONSTRUCTION: Welded steel frame with brown baked enamel aluminum skin.
GLAZING: Two layers of textured, low iron tempered glass.
PLUMBING: Two 3/4" M.I.P. fittings.
DIMENSIONS: 36" X 78" X 26" Deep
DRY WEIGHT: 150 lbs.
FULL WEIGHT: 450 lbs.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
40 Gallon (See the Solar Supply House for pricing

About us - AAA Solar has been distributing solar and wind energy products for over twenty two years. We have sold or installed over ten thousand solar and wind energy systems. We distribute a full line of alternative energy products including solar electric systems, wind turbines, solar hot water heaters, solar home heating systems, swimming pool heating systems and solar ovens. Many systems are available in kit form for the do-it-yourselfer. Our installation and service department is a fully licensed and bonded New Mexico contractor with plumbing, electrical and heating and air conditioning licenses. We install and service solar systems and high efficiency heating and cooling appliances throughout the state of New Mexico. We occasionally install and or service systems in neighboring states. Please call us or e-mail for more details.

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