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Who is Apricus?
Apricus is a latin word meaning "attracting the sun", so is a great name for a company that provides quality solar thermal products!
Established in 2003 by an Australian entrepreneur, Apricus is a leading designer and manufacturer of solar hot water and hydronic heating products for residential and commercial use. The Apricus range of renewable energy products provide simple and effective solutions for families and businesses concerned about the effects of climate change and rising energy costs.
Apricus has offices in key markets, and works with experienced and technically knowledgeable partners in other regions to provide well designed and quality installed solar water heating solutions.
With 10 years of experience providing solutions to markets ranging from the deserts of Australia to the frozen plains of Northern Canada, Apricus has product solutions suitable for a wide range of climates.
PLEASE NOTE: The completed package of solar hot water system can be provided by Apricus. System design and technical support also can be provided. Any questions, please directly contact us for details.
A basic completed solar hot water system will include solar collectors, stroage tank, circulation pump, controller, and other accessories.
FPC-E20 Flat Plate Collector
Part Code: FPC-E20
Applications
The Apricus FPC-E20 flat plate collector is suitable for residential or commercial domestic hot water projects. The choice of material and design aspects can greatly affect not only the solar thermal performance but also the reliability when operating in many varied environmental conditions. Apricus has chosen only the highest quality materials to ensure reliable, efficient operation and collector longevity.
Features
• High efficiency BlueTec energy AL solar absorber
• 25mm hailstone resistance tempered glass cover
• High transparency solar glass
• Harp style riser arrangement compatible with direct flow, closed loop and drain-back systems.
• Suitable for portrait or landscape orientation
Materials of Construction
Absorber: 0.3mm BlueTec solar AL
Absorber emittance: 5%±2%
Absorber absorption: 95%±2%
Header: ∅22 x 0.8mm
Risers: ∅10 x 0.7mm
Riser spacing: 120mm (total of 7 risers)
Glass: 3.2mm 92% Transmittance
Rubber Seals: HTV Silicone Rubber
Collector Body: Anodized AL (black)
Insulation: 20mm PF Resin sides
20mm rock wool bottom
Back Sheet: 0.4mm Galvanized steel sheet
Performance Data
Peak Power Output: 1170 W
Eta0: 0.73
a1 (W/m2K): 4.5
a2 (W/m2K2): 0.004
Nominal Flow Rate: 2 L/min