Description
SOLFEX energy systems new and exclusive FK 500 flat plate collector series encompasses the latest patented technologies along with industry know how.
The FK 500 black anodised frame collector is available in portrait or landscape versions and is modular in design and can be mounted in many variants including on roof parallel or raised and can also be roof integrated with an attractive anthracite flashing kit which fits any roof fabric profile.
The FK 500 also incorporates the new and exclusive Rapid Fit® hydraulic connection system; this new patented design enables installer’s rapid installation once the support frame is mounted because no tools are required on the roof when mounting collectors in series or connecting flow or return pipe work.
FK 500 Product Benefits
- Premium Black Anodised AI frame collector with unique design, available in portrait and landscape.
- 4 Rapid Fit® push fit connectors integrated into the frame and protected for transport.
- Self-emptying meander absorber with excellent stagnation performance.
- Installation from 15º to 75º possible as well as 90º for façade installation.
- Reduced installation time thanks to Rapid Fit® hydraulic push fit connectors, no tools necessary.
- Versatile collector with many variable mounting possibilities, on-roof parallel, raised, façade & roof integration using an anthracite flashing kit which fits any roofing profile.
- Product exclusive and Solfex Energy Systems customers.
- Collector and mountings statically calculated in accordance with applicable standard EN 1991.
- Solar Keymark certificate and 10 years warranty.
Established in 2006 by the current management team, SOLFEX energy systems is one of the original & largest specialist distributors in the UK of high quality renewable energy systems, specifically focusing on solar thermal and photovoltaic power products, Air Source Heat Pumps & Underfloor heating systems. The company origins are founded on supplying the solar thermal sector with its exclusive ‘own branded’ solar thermal equipment supplied by Europe’s leading manufacturers.
In 2009, the company broadened its renewables offering with the setup of a sales division focussed on the supply of photovoltaic equipment. The decision to set up a new photovoltaic division prior to the introduction of the Feed in Tariff (“FIT”) in 2010 proved to be a wise move; in 2010 SOLFEX energy systems relocated to a new larger distribution facility to accommodate increased stock holding and the considerable sales growth being achieved. In January 2013, SOLFEX Energy systems was acquired by the Travis Perkins Group, one of the UK’s leading companies in the builders’ merchant and home improvement markets. They operate 16 businesses from more than 1,800 sites across the UK and Ireland. Buy the best solar thermal kits and packages for domestic hot water production from NASDAQ, Bloomberg and Fortune 500 listed manufacturers at best price; suitable for all weather conditions.
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A solar thermal collector collects heat by absorbing sunlight. The term “solar collector” commonly refers to a device for solar hot water heating, but may refer to large power generating installations such as solar parabolic troughs and solar towers or non water heating devices such as solar air heaters
Non-concentrating collectors
The collector area (the area that intercepts solar radiation) is the same as the absorber area (the area absorbing the solar energy/radiation). Solar energy systems for heating water or air usually have non-concentrating collectors. Flat-plate collectors are the most common type of non-concentrating collectors for water and space heating in buildings and are used when temperatures lower than 93C (200°F) are sufficient.
Flat-plate solar collectors usually have three main components:
- A flat metal plate that intercepts and absorbs solar energy
- A transparent cover that allows solar energy to pass through the cover and reduces heat loss from the absorber
- A layer of insulation on the back of the absorber to reduce heat loss
Solar water heating collectors have metal tubes attached to the absorber. A heat-transfer fluid is pumped through the absorber tubes to remove heat from the absorber and transfer the heat to water in a storage tank. Solar systems for heating swimming pool water in warm climates usually do not have covers or insulation for the absorber, and pool water is circulated from the pool through the collectors and back to the pool.
Solar air heating systems use fans to move air through flat-plate collectors and into the interior of buildings.
Concentrating collectors
The area intercepting solar radiation is greater, sometimes hundreds of times greater, than the absorber area. The collector focuses, or concentrates, solar energy onto an absorber. The collector usually moves throughout the day so that it maintains a high degree of concentration on the absorber. Solar thermal power plants use concentrating solar collector systems because they can produce the high temperature heat needed to generate electricity.
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