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Apricus Solar Collector General Specifications
Manifold Casing Material
Aluminium (grade 3A21)
Frame Material
1.5mm 304 Stainless Steel
Header Pipe Material
99.93% pure Copper & lead free 45% silver brazing
Insulation
Compressed Glass Wool - K = 0.043W/mK
Rubber Seals and Rings
HTV grade silicone rubber
Optimal installation angle
20-70o Vertical, -5o to +5o Horizontal
Maximum Operating Pressure
8bar - 116psi
Optimal flow rate
0.1L/min/tube - 0.026G/min/tube
Performance Data ( SPF)
Conversion Factor: ho = 0.717
Loss Coefficients: a1 = 1.52, a2 = 0.0085

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