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evacuated tubes vs flat plates

17 years ago

Looking into adding solar heat for my dhw and space heating. I currently have radiant heat so it could tie in nicely. I have been reading a lot of different view points of using the evacuated tubes vs flat plate collectors. Does anyone have real world experience with the two?

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msm859
Original Author
17 years ago
Gary, thanks for the response. Snow is not an issue were I live. I will check out the site your referenced. I have also read about the new "evacuated" flat plates. So there is something else to throw into the mix.
solargary
17 years ago
Hi,
I've not heard of evacuated flat plates -- if you find a link on them could post it?

Gary
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msm859
Original Author
17 years ago
Gary, here it is: www.genersys-solar.com
solarpete
17 years ago
Vac tubes work best in the south and the flat plates work best in the north due to snow and ice

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