Leading the Solar Energy Industry
with Alternative Energy Systems since 1979
Eagle Sun™ Solar
Hot Water Systems
~ Residential & Commercial Applications~
The EagleSun™ line of 80 & 120 gallon drainback
solar water heating systems are designed for families with
3-5 members. EagleSun™ solar water heaters have fewer
system components than any other active solar system
available, making EagleSun™ more dependable
and virtually maintenance free. A solar water
heater by EagleSun™ will pay for itself several times
over through energy savings. Taking full advantage of AET's
exclusive Crystal
Clear™ selective coating and unique energy distribution
technology, the EagleSun™ achieves new levels of performance
and efficiency.
EagleSun™
Open Loop water heating systems are highly
efficient due to the direct ciruclation of water from
the storage tank to the collectors. As the water flows
through the "open loop" during a typical day,
it is heated and then stored in the insulated tank.
Systems are usually sized to deliver 20 gallons
of hot water per person per day. The system
performs best in moderate climates such as the Southern
United States and Tropical climates. The collectors
and exposed piping are protected from freezing by a
control recirculation feature that circulates warm water
during freezing conditions.
The EagleSun™
Closed Loop System offers excellent dependability and
performance due to the finned copper heat exchanger
coil in the tank bottom. As the sun shines on the collectors,
non-toxic antifreeze is circulated through the "closed
loop" by the pump and heat is transferred into
the tank. The potable water in the tank never flows
through the collectors. This prevents corrosion or scale
buildup in hard water areas. These popular systems have
proven to be dependable in installations across the
U.S. and world wide. Freeze protection is assured due
to the anitfreeze in the collectors and exposed piping.
This small tank has a heat exhanger inside of it
that you can just add to an existing storage tank to
make any system solar heated without purchasing the
special solar storage tank itself.
You read right - Turn your existing water heater
into a solar hot water system! The component
that makes the Sav'n'Sun™ DX Drainback system
unique is the drainback reservoir with built-in heat
exchanger. This allows the use of a lightweight glass-lined
storage tank. The system collects heat by ciruclating
water between the reservoir and collectors and simultaneously,
between the storage tank and the heat exchanger inside
the reservoir. Since only thermally efficient pure water
is used, maximum safety and performance is assured.
The DX System is ideally suited to cold regions with
many freezing days each year or areas with aggressive
water conditions. The simplicity of the drainback provides
reliable operation that makes this system an asset to
any home located in the colder climes.
Three significant advantages make the EagleSun™
Drainback System one of the top performers in the U.S.
in both total energy output and efficiency. The simple
design eliminates many components. Only 100% drinking
water is used in the closed loop instead of chemicals
(antifreeze) so no maintenance is required. The collectors
and exposed piping drain each time the pump is turned
off, assuring freeze protection. Drainback is truly
the Premier Solar System.
EagleSun™ Space/DHW Systems are
integrated systems capable of zone space heating and
providing domestic hot water. AET high performing black
chrome collectors heat multiple 120 gallon glass lined
storage tanks through a drainback loop during the solar
day. This stored energy is then called for by the fan
coil unit thermostat and/or the differential control
for the DHW storage tank. Backup elements are provided
for heavy use or poor weather. For system capacity and
sizing in your area, contact
AET.
The Free Flow Thermosyphon Systems
operate on the simplest of principles - Gravity. As
the sun shines on the solar collector, water inside
is heated. This hot water is lighter than the cool water
in the bottom of the tank and so is pushed by the cool
water through the outlet pipe and into the tank for
storage. This circulation continues throughout the day
until the sun no longer shines on the collector. Since
no pumps or controls are required, system installation
costs are minimized. The effectiveness of thermosipon
systems is time proven more than any other system in
the world, and combined with AET's collectors optimizes
simplicity, performance and dependability.
