Solarflo™

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Solarflo™

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Baxi and Solarflo™
Baxi, a longstanding leader in heating technology, has introduced the Solarflo™ solar thermal domestic hot water system to help reduce CO2 emissions by utilizing solar energy for water heating, offering an eco-friendly solution.
Solar Energy in the UK
Despite the UK's climate, solar power can fulfill 100% of a family's hot water needs during summer and approximately 55% annually, making solar hot water systems a valuable investment.
Benefits of Using Solar
The Baxi Solarflo™ system provides long-term savings and sustainability, with easy installation appealing to both customers and developers.
How Baxi Solarflo™ Works
The system employs collector panels to transfer heat to a fluid, which then heats water in a storage cylinder, ensuring hot water availability even on cloudy days.
Key Features & Benefits
  • Available in on-roof, in-roof, and flat roof packages.
  • Reduces CO2 emissions and meets about 55% of annual hot water needs.
  • Compatible with existing UK heating systems and Heatrae Sadia’s Megaflo solar range.
  • Includes a solar controller with energy monitoring capabilities.
Types of Solarflo™ Collectors
On-roof Solar Flat Plate Collector: Ideal for existing buildings, offering a 10-year warranty and high absorber efficiency.
In-roof Solar Flat Plate Collector: Suitable for new builds, with features similar to the on-roof collector.
Evacuated Tube Collector: Suitable for both new and existing buildings, adaptable for various installations.
Technical Data
Includes detailed specifications for different collector types, such as dimensions, weight, and performance metrics.
Package Components
  • Solar Hydraulic Pump Station: Ensures thermal safety with features like isolation valves and temperature gauges.
  • Solar Controller: User-friendly with advanced control functions and fault display.
Primary System Fluid and Accessories
Features a pre-mixed water/glycol solution and various installation kits to ensure system efficiency and ease of installation.
System Selection Guidance
Offers guidance on selecting the appropriate Solarflo™ package based on house size and hot water needs.
Solarflo™ Systems and Codes
Provides details on different system configurations and their respective product codes for easy ordering.
Overview
This document outlines Baxi's solar thermal water heating systems, including components, installation kits, accessories, and training courses, highlighting the specifications and benefits of various solar packages and storage cylinders.
Key Components and Kits
  • Solar Controller and Hydraulic Pump Station: Essential for managing solar thermal systems, including East/West array configurations.
  • East/West Array Kits: Designed for non-south facing roofs, allowing solar gain throughout the day, compatible with Baxi Solarflo™ packages.
  • Multifit Solar™ Kits: Various kits for flat plate and evacuated tube collectors, including flexible pipe kits, solar sensor wires, and mounting kits.
Accessories
  • High-temperature compression fittings, solar sensor wires, and fluid filling pumps enhance system installation and maintenance.
  • Solar fluids are specified for different collector types, with a warning not to mix certain types within a system.
Storage Cylinders
  • Megaflo Solar® and Megalife Solar® Cylinders: Designed for maximum efficiency with solar energy, available in direct and indirect versions with various capacities, featuring large solar coils, quick reheat times, and low heat loss.
Training Courses
  • Solar Appreciation Course: A one-day course covering installation and commissioning of Baxi solar systems, aimed at installers and engineers.
  • Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water Course: A two-day course offering BPec Certification, covering common domestic solar hot water systems.
Renewable Energy Range
Baxi offers a wide range of renewable energy products, including biomass, micro CHP, and heat pumps, alongside their solar thermal systems.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, Baxi provides contact details for customer support and training information.
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Catalog excerpts

Solarflo™-1

Solar thermal domestic hot water system

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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 systems...

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Solarflo™-3

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 the...

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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 provides...

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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 provided...

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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 disturb...

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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 shocks...

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Solarflo™-8

: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 neat...

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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 brackets,...

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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 Max...

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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 Solar...

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