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MICROSOLAR Infra-red Solar Heater Versus the Rest
 
Hybrid Tubular Panel Array

Solar Water Heater

Brand Name: Microsolar Infrared

Conventional Solar Water Heater

Tube in Fin Flat Glass Panel

Brand Name: Various makes in market

Tubular Array with Evaporating

Working Fluid Evacuated Pipe

Solar Water Heater

Brand Name: Thermomax

SPECIFICATIONS-TANK: SPECIFICATIONS-TANK: SPECIFICATIONS-TANK:
Stainless Steel Tank?

With Epoxy coating inside YES

Stainless Steel Tank? 

Some major brands use ceramic coating on steel tank, just as good, if not better YES

Stainless Steel Tank? YES
Nickel Chrome Stainless

Steel Casing to tank (mirror finish) on Standard model?: YES

(to minimize night time heat loss)

Nickel Chrome Stainless

Steel Casing to tank (mirror finish) on Standard model?: NO

(Colourbond or Aluminium only on Std. Model)

Nickel Chrome Stainless

Steel Casing to tank (mirror finish) on Standard model?: NO

(Colourbond or Aluminium only on Std. Model)

Brass Check Valves?

3 Nos. Non Return Valves YES

Brass Check Valves?

2 Nos. Non Return Valves YES

Brass Check Valves?

2 Nos. Non Return Valves YES

Insulation to tank:

Fibreglass 75mm & Reflective

Plasticised Aluminium Foil YES

Insulation to tank:

Polyurethane 75mm YES

Insulation to tank:

Polyurethane 75mm YES

SIZE:

Small footprint on roof? YES

Smaller tank because water is stored at higher temperatures, more efficient panels & produces more than 60 Gals hot water on cloudy days

SIZE:

Small footprint on roof? NO

Larger, heavier tank because water is stored at lower temperatures, but does not guarantee 60 Gals hot water on cloudy days unless electricity is used.

SIZE:

Small footprint on roof? YES

Smaller tank because water is stored at higher temperatures, more efficient panels & produces more than 60 Gals hot water on cloudy days

 
 DISCLAIMER

 These estimates are a generic checklist/guide only based upon an average of customer feedback. Performance may vary depending on whether hot water pipelines are insulated and length of piping. Performance of particular models or makes could differ from the conventional models quoted. Customers are encouraged to verify the figures & specifications for themselves. "Therrnomax" is a registered trademark of Thermomax Ltd. Specifications are as generally available quoted in Manufacturer’s brochures.
 
 
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