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Solar thermal domestic hot water system

For more than 150 years, Baxi has been at the forefront of heating technology - a renowned and respected brand, which has consistently led the way with new and pioneering heating solutions. Global warming affects all of us. As a responsive and responsible manufacturer, we at Baxi are constantly looking at how to reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions TM created by the heating products we manufacture. That's where the Baxi Solarflo TM range comes in. Baxi Solarflo is the result of many years' research and development by Baxi into environmentally friendly solar thermal domestic hot water...

Everywhere we look we are being urged to consider energy efficient options for our homes. As customers become more 'green' and governments encourage the use of renewable energy sources, solar energy is becoming more popular and the demand for it is increasing. As one of the leading names in the world of heating technology, we have been researching and developing environmentally sound alternatives for many years and the Baxi Solarflo system incorporates our latest innovations. Solar energy in the UK The Sun has been heating our bodies and drying our clothes for thousands of years but here in...

How does itwork? Solar thermal water heating devices make use of free energy from the most abundant source we have - the Sun. Flat plate collector panels or evacuated tubes, either fitted onto existing roofs or built into the roof structure of new build properties, absorb energy from the Sun and heat water in a specially designed water storage cylinder such as the Megaflo Solar® or the Megalife Solar® from Heatrae Sadia. In the summer, this system can supply up to 100% of a home's hot water and even on dull days some hot water can be produced. Over the year, a well designed solar package...

Baxi Solarflo key features & benefits: ٕ On-roof, in-roof and flat roof solar collector panel packages available (1, 2 or 3 panels) Evacuated tube packages also available (20 or 30 tubes) Օ Provides approximately 55% of a home's annual domestic hot water needs Substantially reduces CO2 emissions Օ The package consists of solar collector panel(s), a hydraulic pump station, controller and all the components required for safe operation Compatible with Heatrae Sadia's Megaflo solar range of cylinders Օ National technical support and after-sales service from a single source Re-heat sensor...

BAXI Types of Solarflo collectors Introducing a complte range of panel options to meet individual needs, tastes and requirements. Baxi solar panels are high quality. They carry the Solar Keymark certification and are suitable for a range of different installations including on-roof, in-roof or flat roof applications to effectively and efficiently harness natural energy from the Sun. On-roof Solar Flat Plate Collector This collector is mounted above the slate/tile roof and is ideal for homeowners who wish to install solar thermal domestic hot water to an existing building without having to...

On-roof Evacuated Tube Collector The Baxi evacuated tubes package is ideal for installation on new build developments and existing buildings. The collector is for on-roof application with the manifold and tubes sitting on top of the roof tiles/slate. The system is adaptable with both horizontal and vertical installations making it suitable for flat roof and faade applications. An A-frame option is also available for flat roof applications. Features Gross absorber area 2m2 & 3m2 畕 On roof 20 or 30 tube sets Solar Keymark certified ^ 10 year warranty* Օ Copper absorber, resistant to thermal...

:fi>. pacKage components Baxi provides complte solar packages which enable the installer to easily fit the whole system. Additional solar accessories can be easily obtained to support Baxi solar packages (refer to the accessories section on page 14 for further details). All the components are covered by a 2 year parts and labour warranty subject to registration and an annual service. To complete the system, add a Heatrae Sadia solar cylinder (refer to pages 15 and 16 for further details). Solar Hydraulic Pump Station The pump station is compact and incorporates all hydraulic functions in a...

Primary System F Luid 20 litres supplied as standard with each package (pre-mixed water/glycol solution protects to -21°C) ^ Tyfocor Type L supplied with panel collector Օ Tyfocor Type LS supplied with evacuated tube collector kits Note: These two products MUST NOT be mixed into one system Tyfocor L is not suitable for evacuated tubes Expansion VesseL ^ 24 litre expansion vessel Special high temperature membrane ^ Mounting bracket and flexible hose with self-sealing shut off valve Mounting Brackets / A frame (for on-roof application) To ensure ease of installation we provide the mounting...

BAXI W hat system to use' For solar hot water Systems, the number of solar panels required is generally dpendant on the size of the solar hot water cylinder and the size of the cylinder depends on the size of the house, number of bathrooms and people living in the property. For guidance on the size of Baxi Solarflo package you need, simply take a look at the tables shown. CUSTOMER CURRENTLY HAS A GAS BOILER (Indirect application)+ Volume characteristics On-roof In-roof Tube House Max occupancy On-roof panels In-roof panels Tube Cylinder volume (l) Dedicated solar (l)* l / m2 l / m2 l / m2...

TM BAXI Solarflo Systems On-roof Baxi Slate & Tile On-roof System Includes 1, 2 or 3 panels Օ Solar controller ^ Mounting rail and brackets Solar fluid Codes Օ Hydraulic pump station 2m flexible pipe kit Expansion vessel 1 panel 5122265 2 panel 5122266 3 panel 5122267 Codes 1 panel 5122262 2 panel 5122263 3 panel 5122264 Baxi Flat Roof A-frame System Inclu es Օ 1, 2 or 3 panels Solar controller ^ A-frame Օ Solar fluid Hydraulic pump station 2m flexible pipe kit Expansion vessel In-roof Baxi Slate In-roof System Includes ^ 1 or 2 panels Solar controller Օ Mounting rail and brackets...