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SunMaxx VHP Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors:

The SunMaxx VHP is the evacuated tube solar collector used in all of our Pre-Packaged residential domestic solar hot water heating kits.  The SunMaxx VHP features cutting-edge design, and is built with the industry’s leading materials.  This combination of design and construction delivers high-end performance, durability and an affordable price that fits almost every budget.

SunMaxx Evacuated Tube Solar Collector Features:

  • 10 Year Warranty
  • Solar Keymark Certified
  • SRCC OG-100 Certified
  • Impact Resistant Borosilicate Glass Tubes
  • Includes All Mounting Hardware For Flush or Tilt Installation
  • Industry’s Highest BTU/$

SunMaxx VHP Evacuated Tube Solar Collector Specifications:

  SunMaxx-20 SunMaxx-30
Dimensions (in) 70.2 x 79.0 102.9 x 79.0
Net Aperture Area (sq ft) 20.03 30.04
Dry Weight (lbs) 170 252
Fluid Capacity (g) 0.54 0.79
Recommended Flow Rate (gpm / collector) 0.56 0.84
SRCC "C" Rating (BTU / collector / day) 28,000 42,000
Max # of Collectors in Series 210
Tilt Angle (degrees) 15 – 75
Stagnation Temperature (F) 428
Operating Pressure (psi) Recommended: 20 – 70
Maximum: 300

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