CALPAK SOLAR THERMAL -- The International Leader in Solar Thermal Solutions

COMPARISON CHARTS

COLLECTOR MODEL COMPARISON CHART
240GA 240G 12VTN
Dimensions: Length 7.7 ft (92.5 in) 7.7 ft (92.5 in) 5.25 ft (63 in)
Dimensions: Width 3.5 ft (42.125 in) 3.5 ft (42.125 in) 4.35 ft (52.375 in)
Dimensions: Height 3.75 in 3.75 in 4 in
Weight 84 lb 134 lb 77 lb
Gross Area 27.0 SF 27.0 SF 22.9 SF
Aperture Area 25.0 SF 25.0 SF 21.1 SF
Max. Working Pressure 145 psi (Tested at 190 psi) 22 psi 145 psi (Tested at 190 psi)
Max Operating Temp. 347 F 230 F 428 F
Cover Materials Low iron 0.118in
tempered glass
Low iron 0.118in
tempered glass
12 borosilicate
glass vacuum tubes
Absorber Material Aluminum Plate 0.020in thick Steel 0.315in thick Selective sputtered
surface of glass tubes
Surface Treatment Selective sputtered High Radiant
Black Paint
Selective sputtered
Insulation Expanded polyurethane Expanded polyurethane Expanded polyurethane
and fiberglass
Frame Anodized Aluminum Anodized Aluminum Black Anodized Aluminum
Reflector Not applicable Not applicable High reflectance Aluminum
Sealing Material EPDM EPDM Not applicable

Calpak solar thermal collectors have been engineered to maximize efficiency through design and material selection.

Choosing the best collector for a specific application and location requires
the careful analysis to maximize the value of the installation based on
• Temperature of Water Required
• Thermal Efficiency
• Cost of Collectors

The following collector comparison chart provides the visual comparison of the thermal efficiency data provided through testing conducted by certification agencies.

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