Skyline 10-01 Solar Water Heating Collector

The Skyline 10-01 collector uses a high performance “Black Crystal” selective coating absorber with very low emissivity and high absorbtivity for maximum performance. The inside walls of the collector feature a super high emissivity white coating to greatly reduce heat loss and reflect otherwise lost heat back onto the absorber. The unbreakable Lexan, “Twinwall” Glazing is very lightweight. A unique and exceptionally strong mounting rail and sandwiched bracket system fully supports the width of the collector. The results are a high performance, ultra strong, ultra lightweight and easy to install collector.

GLAZING:

The glazing or "window" to the collector takes the brunt of the harsh sun's rays and traps them inside to create a greenhouse effect similar to what is experienced when getting into a car with its windows closed on a sunny summer day. This glazing has an insulating effect that traps heat better than glass in cold weather. It is much lighter and will not break like glass. The glazing is 10 square feet of a tough 6 mill (1/4") CoEx LEXAN double-walled polycarbonate material with state of the art UV-protective surface treatment. It is factory guaranteed against yellowing for 10 years.

FRAME CONSTRUCTION:

Designed to emulate a skylight in appearance and construction. The Patented split frame and trim are made out of Professionally finished bent 27 mil aluminum with ultra strong sandwiched mounting brackets. Special color keyed steel Hex screws and aluminum rivets are used as connectors. High quality 3/4" foil faced polyisocyanurate foam core insulation is used for the backboard. Architectural colors are available.

ABSORBER:

The solar absorber, so called because it absorbs the sun's energy, is a proven all copper,“serpentine” design with the highest quality “selective surface” black absorber coating available. A lower cost aluminum fin is also available as well as parallel flow designs.

SKYLINE 10-01 COLLECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimension / Weight: 72.15”x 20.1”x 3” 19 lb (1.835 m x 0.52 m x 0.076 m 8.62 Kg) 9.2 net s/f ( .855 m2)
• Trim & Frame Materials: Finished 27 mil Aluminum Trim and Frame = Total 54 mil (1.37 mm)
• Absorber Material: “Black Crystal” absorber (emissivity .1, absorbtivity .95) with all copper tube
• Glazing: Twinwall Polycarbonate UV Treated .236” (6.0 mm) . glass optional.
• Fluid Capacity: < .2 Gallons; Recommended Flow Rate: .20 to .35 GPM (0.946 to 1.324 L/min)
• Maximum Working Pressure: 150 PSI (10.21 atm). Maximum Stagnation Temp: 250 °F (121.11 °C).
• Heat Transfer Fluid: Potable water or Propylene glycol. Standard Components: 4 Ells, 8 - ¼” color coded tech screws, 4
• washers. Connections: ½” OD brass compression (nut and ring are on the collector connections, body is not supplied)

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Standard trim color is Musket Brown , free option is Medium Gray .
Other colors are available on a custom order basis, call for details!

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