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HELIOCOL Unique Technical Features
- Patented Individual Tube Design allows for expansion and contraction, eliminating cracks and leaks.
- One piece "over-molded" construction eliminates welds.
- No moisture build-up under collectors.
- Innovative mounting hardware eliminates need for radiator hoses, metal clamps and multiple straps across the collectors.
- Designed to withstand hurricane force winds.
- Low collector head loss rate reduces pump requirements.
Certification Data
- Ortech International Laboratories
- Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
- Solar Energy Analysis Laboratory (SEAL)
- DSET Laboratories, Inc.
- HRS, Florida (Required for Commerical Use)
- British National Water Council (for potability)
- German Federal Health Board
- Israeli Technical Institute
- Standard Installation Corporation of Israel IAPMO ISO 9002 Certification
- Dade County, Florida
- Miami Testing Laboratory (MTL)
- Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
- City of Los Angeles
Collector Data
| Collector Model |
HC-50
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HC-40
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HC-30
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HC-12.5
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HC-10
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| Size, Nominal |
4'x12.5'
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4'x10.5'
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4'x8'
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1'x12.5'
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1'x10.5'
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| Width |
47" / 120cm
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47" / 120cm
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47" / 120cm
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11.75"
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11.75"
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| Length |
152.1" / 380cm
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127" / 323cm
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91" / 231cm
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151.5"
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127"
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| Area (sq. ft.) |
50.0 / 4.65m^2
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41.6 / 3.88m^2
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30.0 / 2.77m^2
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12.2
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10.2
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| Manifold Diameter |
2" / 5.08cm
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2" / 5.08cm
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2" / 5.08cm
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2"
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2"
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| Weight, Dry |
22lbs / 10kg
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19lbs / 8.5kg
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15lbs / 6.8kg
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5.5lbs
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4.75lbs
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| Volume Capacity |
3.7gal / 14L
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3.1gal / 12L
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2.4gal / 9L
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.93gal
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.78gal
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| Working Pressure |
90 PSI
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90 PSI
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90 PSI
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90 PSI
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90 PSI
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| Burst Pressure |
270 PSI
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270 PSI
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270 PSI
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270 PSI
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270 PSI
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| Recommended Flow |
5 GPM
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4 GPM
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4 GPM
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1.25 GPM
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1 GPM
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Performance Rating
| Collector Size |
Int'l Standard
ORTECH
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National
SRCC
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Florida Standard
FSEC Data
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HC-50
4'x12.5' |
47,400
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47,400
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45,000
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HC-40
4'x10.5' |
39,400
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39,400
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37,440
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HC-30
4'x8' |
28,440
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28,440
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27,000
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| Performance Equations |
.872 - 3.729 (Ti - TA) / I
KAX = 1.00 - .0316(S) - .0104(S)2
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.825 - 3.74 (Ti-TA)/I
KAX=1.00-0.4(S)
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Performance Note:
Solar Scientists agree that there are many variables to consider when properly sizing a system. Wind conditions, micro climates, flow rates, orientation and shading of the pool and/or collectors all effect the performance of your system. A BTU rating is just one of the many factors to condiers.
Head Loss Per Flow Rate
How Solar Pool Heating Works
A) Using your existing pool pump, pool water is directed through a series of valves to your solar collectors.
B) Pool water enter the solar collectors at the bottom and rises to the top through the individual tubes of the collector.
C) As the water rises through the collector it is heated by the sun's radiant energy.
D) The water is then returned to your pool to repeat the cycle untill your pool has been warmed by the sun. |
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