Heat Pipe Solar Collectors, Model TZ58
The TZ58-1800 heat pipe solar collectors are the latest addition to the Firebird solar range and offer an optimum performance to price ratio;
• High build quality – aluminium manifold design, nickel plated condenser head
• Heat pipe technology - manifold can be installed initially and tubes added later during commissioning
Key collector data
• Absorption = >94%
• Emission = <7%
• Gross area 20 tube set = 3.507m²
30 tube set = 5.005
• Aperture area 20 tube set = 1.867m²
30 tube set = 2.791
• Stagnation temp. 20 tube set = 200°C
30 tube set = 200°C
Click here to download specification sheet
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Flat Panel Collector, Model CPK-7210
Premium quality flat plate collector design;
• Frame constructed from Aluminium, AlMg3
• High selective TiNOX absorber coating
• Copper piping ultrasonically welded to absorber
• 4mm toughened glass
• 40mm mineral wool insulation; U = 0.045 W/mK
Key collector data
• Absorption = 95%
• Emission = 5%
• Gross area = 2.170 m²
• Aperture area = 1.798 m²
• Stagnation temperature = 180°C + ambient temp
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Sales Code: SOL100FPC
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Vacuum Tube Collector, Model CVSKC
The CSVKC collector is U-pipe direct flow tube type often called a ‘Sydney’ tube. Key features;
Consists of 10 co-axial glass tubes
Glass thickness of 1.5mm
Transfer manifold insulated with mineral wool insulation
Key collector data
- Absorption = 96%
- Emission = 4%
- Gross Area 1.8m²
- Aperature area 1.59m²
- Stagnation temperature = 286ºC
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Sales Code: SOL150VTC
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On a Pitched Roof
Firebird flat plate and vacuum tube collectors can be installed on top of an existing slate or tiled pitched roof using our weather proof mounting frame kits. The kits consists of mounting rails, coach bolts, rubber seals and installation instructions. Available in 2 and plus 1 collector configurations.
Sales Codes:
SOL101FMT Mounting kit - 2 panels - pitched roof
SOL103FMT Mounting kit - 1 ext. panel - pitched roof
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In-roof installation TILE roof
(flat plate collectors only)
With an in-roof kit flat plate collectors can be mounted on top of the roof structure. The panel is then set lower on the roof and allows for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
The in-roof kit comes side, top and bottom flashings, collector mounting rails, coach bolts, rubber seals and installation instructions. Available in 2 and plus 1 collector configurations for flat plate collectors only.
Sales Code:
SOL511TRF Mounting kit - 2 flat plates in-roof, Tile
SOL112TRF Mounting kit - 1 extra flat plate inroof,Tile
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In-roof installation SLATE roof
(flat plate collectors only)
Similar to the TILE in-roof kit but includes a set of soaker plates to ensure a waterproof installation on slate roofs. Available in 2 and plus 1 collector configurations for flat plate collectors only.
Sales Codes:
SOL101FMT Mounting kit - 2 flat plates, Slate
SOL103FMT Mounting kit - 1 extra flat plate, Slate
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Flat roof installation
Where solar collectors are to be installed on a flat roof or surface then the flat roof mounting kit is required. Flat roof kits are available for both flat plate collectors and vacuum tube collectors and come with mounting frame, coach bolts, rubber seals and installation instructions. Available in 2 and plus 1 collector configurations.
Sales Codes:
SOL102FMT Flat roof kit for 2 flat plates
SOL104FMT Flat roof kit for 1 extra flat plate
SOL152VMT Flat roof kit for 2 vacuum tubes
SOL154VMT Flat roof kit - 1 extra vacuum tube
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Twin Coil Tanks:
The solar twin coil tank us used to store hot water heated by the solar system. The tank has two internal coils; the solar circuit provides heat through the lower coil while the back-up heating system (boiler) will heat the hot water via the upper coil. All Firebird solar tanks include an electric immersion as standard. Firebird currently offers a 200 and 300 litre twin coil unvented solar tanks.
Sales Code:
SOL215TNK Twin Coil Solar Tank, 215 litres
SOL255TNK Twin Coil Solar Tank, 255 litres
SOL305TNK Twin Coil Solar Tank, 305 litres
Triple Coil Tank:
A 300 litre triple coil open-vented tank is available with a 1" coil suitable for use with a solid fuel heating source.
Sales Code:
SOL305TTK Triple Coil Solar Tank, 305 litres
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Solar controller/Pump Station
The Firebird solar controller incorporating the pumping station manages the efficient transfer of solar heat energy from the collectors to the water storage tank. The controller can also regulate when the back-up heating system should be activated.
The controller also displays key system data such as;
- Collector temperature
Temperatures in upper and lower sections of tank
Activity of circulating pump & back-up heating system
Circulation pump station behing the controller incorporates the key plumbing components of a solar circuit.
- Circulating pump
- Non-return valve
- Flow regulator
- Pressure relief valve
- Connection for expansion vessel
- Filling points for solar fluid
Sales Code: SOL401CTR
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Expansion vessels
An expansion vessel is necessary to absorb the expansion if the solar fluid when high temperatures are reached in the solar collector. Available sizes are 24 and 35 litres.
Sales Codes:
SOL502EXP 24 litre expansion vessel
SOL503EXP 35 litre expansion vessel
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Anti-scald mixing valve
Anti-scald (mixing) valve must be fitted close to the hot water outlet of the solar tank so that delivery to the taps does not exceed 65ºC
Sales Code: SOL504MIX
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Air vent & Isolation Valve
An automatic air vent should be fitted at the highest point in the solar circuit system in order to remove air from the system during commissioning. The isolating valve should be fitted before the air vent and isolated once the system has been commissioned.
Sales Codes:
SOL501AIR Air vent
SOL505STP Isolating Valve
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Gylcol Solar Anti-freeze
The heat transfer fluid used in a solar circuit is normally a mixture of water and a polypropylene glycol anti-freeze. The glycol anti-freeze also contains an additive to protect against corrosion and evaporates at higher temperatures than water to allow higher system temperatures.
Firebird recommends a 40% glycol to 60% water mix to ensure frost protection to circa -25ºC.
Sales Codes:
SOL506FFL Tyfocor L Anti-freeze - Flat plate
SOL507VFL Tyfocor LS Anti-freeze - Vacuum tube |
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1m Stainless Flexi pipe
Every Firebird solar kit includes two 1m stainless steel flexi pipes which are connected to the flow and return side of the collector array. The flexible pipe saves the installer having to make complicated pipe bends through the roof of the house. Fittings are included to connect the pipe to the solar collectors.
Sales Codes:
SOL402FPP 1m Flexi pipe
SOL001ELB & SOL001FEM Fittings for Flat plate
SOL075ELB & SOL075TAP Fittings for Vacuum tube
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Pipe flashing
The pipe flashings provide a tidy solution for passing solar flow and return pipes through the house roof.
Sales Codes:
SOL509TRF Pipe flashing; Tiled roof
SOL510SRF Pipe flashing; Slate roof
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Solar Covers
Much like a car engine, solar collectors rely on the glycol/water anti-freeze mix to prevent them from overheating and getting damaged. If solar collectors are installed on a roof before the systems has been commissioned with the glycol/water anti-freeze then they must be protect from sunlight. The Firebird solar covers have a special UV protection to prevent the panels from overheating.
Sales Codes:
SOL514FPC Solar Cover - Flat Plate
SOL515VTC Solar Cover -Vacuum Tube
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