Solar Tubes Technical Details
Aperture area (m2): |
1.71 m2 |
Gross surface area (m2): |
2.91 m2 |
Rated heat output: |
1.173 kW |
Estimated energy yield: |
1058 kWh |
Set-up Guideline
Number of people living in the house |
Recommended cylinder size |
Number of tubes installed |
Gross |
Gross |
Aperture |
2-3 |
200 Litre |
36 |
3.19m |
1.99m |
3.42 m2 |
4-5 |
300 Litre |
54 |
4.79m |
1.99m |
5.13 m2 |
NOTE: This table was produced on the following assumptions: Solar tubes installed on South Facing roof, roof slope 40-45 degrees, hot water consumption in family houses of 50 litres per person per day.
According to SEI requirements cylinder volume must be at least 50 litres per 1m2 of collector size.