[Greenbuilding] Alternatives to Solarhart Thermosyphon Tanks

[Nick Pyner]

Solahart make both open (L series) and closed (Kf and LCSC series) systems,
so, if you are prepared not to use the booster provided, you don't have a
problem but, while a horizontal thermosyphon system may make perfect sense
to you at the moment, you might feel differently about this if you start to
make one yourself.


Nick Pyner

Dee Why   NSW

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I've seen quite a few horizontal tank thermosyphon systems over the years,
and they make perfect sense to me. Granted, they're big and ugly on the
roof, but they have no pumps and last a very long time.

I'd like to think that there's a horizontal closed loop solar tank out
there. If not, I'll make one!

Dan Antonioli



On Nov 4, 2011, at 4:59 PM, Nick Pyner wrote:

> Damn right.
>
> Indeed, it is fair to say that the Solarhart system is a triumph of
> salesmanship over the laws of physics.
>
>
> Dee Why   NSW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org
> [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org]On Behalf Of
> Frank Tettemer
>
> It seems the horizontal tank idea would be a great physical fit
> into a elevated space, under a roof slope.  It doesn't take up much
vertical
> space, which is usually good under a sloped roof. .
>
> But isn't the shape of a fairly wide, and not-too-tall of a tank, going to
> be a challenging shape,
> to use for thermosyphon systems?