[RE-wrenches] Looking for [3] Black framed Mitsubishi 180-190watt

Hey All, I have exhausted all the normal channels looking for [3] Mitsubishi BLACK framed 185watt PV, we could use [3]190 watt PV in BLACK also to fill out yet another system from 3 years ago. If you have either and can part with them please contact me off list. Thanks - Dana Orzel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stiebel Eltron SHW Collector condensation issue

Hi David - Doesn't sound fun. We experienced a similar problem with a 10-collector system with Schuco Slim-Vs about 3 years ago. The collectors had lots of condensation build up in them, especially during the rainy season. Schuco stepped up and gave us new 2nd generation collectors under

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stiebel Eltron SHW Collector condensation issue

After 25 years of installing solar thermal panels, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that they all suck.  We have had out of the box failures on all panels we have used... and we are a very, very, very small company.   We pressurize our solar thermal systems to 60-80 psi and let them

Re: [RE-wrenches] collector leaks (was Stiebel Eltron SHW Collector condensation issue)

Wrenches, Several years ago I stopped recommending solar hot water systems with pressurized collector loops, because of problems with leaks and the need to test and replace glycol solution every 3 to 5 years. I now recommend drainback systems from AET Solar (www.aetsolar.com) that use a