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Any thermal solar experts here?

draket | Posted in Energy, Heating & Insulation on

Space heating and dhw thermal solar collectors (boiler back-up).

glycol vs. drain-back???

Pros & cons of each???

While we are at it…

Flat plate collectors vs. evacuated tube???

Thanks

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  1. VaTom | | #1

    http://www.thermomax.com/Solar%20Hot%20Water.htm is a good primer.

    PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!

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