Apricus 250L Gas Boosted 20 Evacuated Tubes Solar Hot Water System
The Apricus solar collector is a highly efficient thermal solar system, suitable for both domestic and commercial heating. The innovative technology of the Apricus solar collectors are efficient by evacuated tubes, combined with heat pipes & glass wool insulation, environmentally friendly, maintenance free, reliable, frost protected and now very affordable.
In areas where natural gas or LPG bottle gas is not available the Apricus electrically boosted solar system is an extremely efficient choice. The solar collector heats the water in the Everlast tank. If the water requires some additional heating the electric booster heats the water to the required temperature. The electric booster element only heats water when required (or when manually switched on), therefore saving you money through reduced electricity consumption.
Solar System Comprises Following Components
- 20 tube solar hot water collector system - includes manifold, evacuated tubes and copper heat pipes
- 250 litre Everlast stainless steel tank - Australian made, designed and owned
- Eternity continuous flow has hot water collector (Natural or LPG Gas)
- Standard frame for flush mounting solar collectors to tin or tile roofs
- Circulating pump
- Resol solar controller
- Flow rate controller
- 4 way valve
- Miscellaneous components - rubber pads, stainless steel straps, screws, bolts etc
Warranty
- Warranty duration varies according to components - warranty details can be viewed here.
Technical Specifications
Product description | 20 tube collector |
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Overall length - 1 | 1980 mm |
Overall height - 2 | 156 mm |
Overall width - 3 | 1496 mm |
Absorber area - 4 | 1.6 m ² |
Aperture area - 5 | 1.88 m ² |
Gross area | 2.96 m ² |
Gross dry weight - standard frame | 63.5 kg
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Standard pressure rating | 800KPa or 116 psi |
Fluid capacity | 500.52 L |
Recommended fluid flow rate | 2 - 3 l/min |
Collector efficiency | 73 % |
Gas Boost | Eternity 26 |
Gas input | 195 MJ/h |
water supply pressure | 150 to 1200 KPa |
Gas connection | 20 BSP |
Water connections | 15 BSP |
Ignition | Electronic |
Gas type | Natural Gas/LPG |
Electrical supply | 240VAC |
Energy ratings | 5.44 |
Dimensions | 520H x 170D x 350W mm |
Weight | 16 kg |
Storage tank | 250 Litres Tank |
Size in litres (Actual) | 250 (264) |
Height | 1620 mm |
Diameter | 580 mm |
Weight empty | 53 kg |
Weight full | 317 kg |
Hot water outlet | 1191 mm |
Return flow to tank | 370 mm |
Cold water inlet | 168 mm |
Electric cable entry | 143 mm |
Optional Extras | |
High temperature tempering valve | |
Low angle frame can be used to raise the angle by 12 degrees | |
Mid angle frame suitable for flat roof or low pitched roof | |
High angle frame providing an adjustable range of 27 to 50 degrees | |
Wall mounting - the low, mid or high angle kits can be used to mount a collector on a wall | |
Pole mounting allowing orientation and angle to be easily set when a roof or wall mount is not suitable |
- Length of frame front track
- Height of frame front track + manifold
- Width of manifold (not including inlet/outlet ports for end port model)
- Absorber =Outside diameter of outer glass tube x exposed tube length
- Aperture = Inner diameter of outer glass tube x exposed tube length
Apricus is reliable and maintenance free
Once installed an Apricus evacuated tube solar collector system should last as long as the roof it's on. And it's frost protected - the water manifold is wrapped in 50mm of Glass-Wool and there is no water in the tubes to freeze. There is no need for complicated anti-freeze heat exchange systems.
Once we've installed your system you should never need to touch it again. The round shape of the tubes means that wind and rain will actually keep the unit clean and functioning optimally.
Apricus is environmentally friendly
Apricus evacuated tube solar collectors not only stop you being so reliant on electricity and gas, they also look after the environment by being primarily constructed of recyclable materials. Even the packaging is recycled cardboard.
The savings Apricus brings
On average 40% of a Australian household's energy cost is for water heating. An Apricus evacuated tube solar collector system can more than halve that cost.An Apricus system can be retrofitted to your existing home, or included in the plans of your new dream house. If you were to add the extra capital required to add a solar hot water system in your new house, the additional amount of interest payment would easily be covered by the savings in energy costs.
And whether it's a new home or an existing home, you can rest assured your new Apricus will always look as good as it performs.
Eternity Gas Boost
Your new Eternity series not only has an energy efficiency rating in excess of five stars, it only uses purchased energy when required, as it only heats the water when you need it. This adds up to substantial savings when compared to those old money guzzling storage systems that require a pilot light. No more money going up in flames. With the Eternity touch pad option, you control the water temperature and subsequently control your savings and reduce your gas bill.
Everlast 250 Litre Storage Tank
Everlast hot water cylinders are superior in design and construction - inside and out. Best of all they are Australian Made, Designed & Owned
Everlast solar storage tanks have been specifically designed for both gas and electric boosted solar systems.
Everlast’s unique features reduce heat loss and give you more usable hot water, all of the time.
All Everlast™ hot water heaters are totally Australian made. All models are built to last for both external and internal installation. All models fit inside a standard 600mm x 600mm cupboard.
Quality and Safety
- Internationally certified product
- SPF - Switzerland
- Australian standard (AS2712, license No SMKP20405)
- Body cote materials testing Canada Inc(for SRCC OG100 certification, USA)
Downloads and Manuals
- Apricus SHW Brochure
- Apricus SHW Installation Guide
- Apricus SHW Warranty Policy
- Apricus Installation Manual
- Apricus Owners Manual
Details
- Model: AG 250 20 21NG
- Shipping Weight: 71.3kg
- Manufacturer:
Apricus