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Collector Sizing
Determining the location and size of your solar hot water system is a crucial step in the process of maximizing the efficiency of a system that is right for you. Gathering the proper information will save you time and enable the system to be designed properly.
Use this diagram to accurately size your solar hot water system according to the number of people in your household.
| Number of Persons in Household |
1-3 |
3-6 |
5-8 |
| Collector |
One 4' x 10' flat-plate or One 30 heat pipe evacuated tubes |
Two 4' x 10' flat-plate or Two 30 heat pipe evacuated tubes |
Two 4' x 10' flat-plate or two 30 heat pipe evacuated tubes |
| Tank |
80 gallon |
80 - 120 gallon |
120 gallon |
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