Thermomax Solamax

The new Solamax system is a direct flow solar collector. It is a simpler concept than the 'heat-pipe' collector, yet has a performance efficiency considered to be exceptional. Applications include domestic and commercial hot water supply, swimming pool heating and industrial process heat.

The Solamax systems consists of a copper manifold and stainless steel support with solar collectors tubes. Heat transfer from the collector plate to the insulated manifold heat exchanger is via a specially designed copper heat transfer tube, through which solar circuit fluid is circulated. The design of this tube incorporates a patented dividing strip configuration, which separates the flow and the return of circuit fluid through the solar collector tubes. The collector plate and the heat transfer tube are vacuum-sealed inside a glass tube. This provides exceptional insulation, whilst assuring perfect protection against adverse weathering influences such as humidity and pollution. High quality insulation in the manifold ensures minimal heat loss. Each system is secured to the roof by means of stainless steel fixing brackets. In the case of a flat roof, a stainless steel frame is available to fit the collector to an optimum angle.

The special construction of this collector enables it to be fixed in any way best suited and required; on a slope, upright against a wall or horizontal on a flat roof. The clever design allows for individual solar tubes to be rotated slightly (+/- 30°) to optimise solar collection.

Two sizes of collectors are available in arrays of 20 and 30 tubes. Tubes can be adjusted to face the optimum orientation for maximum solar radiation absorption.

• The direct flow concept permits installation either horizontally or vertically, (see technical manual for clarification) or at any required angle.
• High performance, even in adverse weather conditions due to vacuum insulation.
• Ease of installation - each tube can be installed individually.
• Minimum maintenance requirement.
• High durability and reliability, due to the high quality of the materials used in the manufacturing process.
• Cost-effective vacuum tube collector’