Rheem Solar Water Heaters
Rheem's slim solar panels on your roof will provide you with a free and natural way to heat your water. You get hot water that saves on water heating costs and helps the enviroment too. Rheem's SolPak active solar thermal systems and Solaride passive solar water heating systems are designed to efficiently collect the sun's available energy and use it to provide you with hot water on tap for all your needs.
The Rheem Passive Solar System Series has been awarded the 2009 MVP Award for Innovation and Efficiency from the Builder's Group 2009 Group of most valuable products.
SolPak™ Active Solar Water Heating Systems
The System
- Closed loop glycol design
- Double collector systems
- Included: Solaraide™ HE tank, collectors, controller, multi-speed pump, mixing valve, glycol solution (4 gal.), thermal expansion tank (for glycol loop)
- Sold separately: 18 AGW sensor wire, tilt mount kits
- OG-300 certified by SRCC
- Energy Star Qualified
The Heat Exchanger Tank
- Double wall heat exchanger: copper tubing wrap-around design
- Single element backup heating source
- 3/4"Water and collector loop connections
The Collectors
- Two sizes: 3' x 8' and 4' x 8'
- Flat plate design
- Black paint absorber coating
- OG-100 certified by SRCC
- Consult factory for mounting options
SYSTEM INFORMATION |
COLLECTOR INFORMATION |
WATER HEATER INFORMATION |
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Storage Capacity (Gal.) |
Solar Energy Factor* |
Number of Collector Panels |
Width (Inches) |
Length (Inches) |
Depth (Inches) |
Area Sq.Ft. |
Dry Weight (Lbs.) |
Fluid Capacity (Gal.) |
Design Flow Rate (GPM) |
Max. Flow Rate (GPM) |
Max. Operating Pressure |
Height (Inches) |
Diameter (Inches) |
Approx. Weight (Lbs.) |
Element Wattage |
80 |
2.5 |
2 |
36 1/8 |
98 1/4 |
3 1/4 |
24.61 |
80 |
.78 |
0.62 |
12 |
150 |
58 3/4 |
24 1/2 |
222 |
4500 W |
119 |
3.0 |
2 |
48 1/8 |
98 1/4 |
3 1/4 |
32.79 |
106 |
1.0 |
0.83 |
12 |
150 |
62 |
28 1/4 |
380 |
4500 W |
Rheem Solaraide™ Passive Solar Water Heating Systems 
The System
- Passive design, requires no pumps or controllers
- Closed loop, indirect heat exchange
- Available in two system configurations: RS47-21BP, 47 gallon storage capacity and RS80-42BP, 80 gallon storage capacity
- Complete system includes tank, collector(s), installation kit, and heat transfer fluid
- OG-300 certified by SRCC
- Sold separately: commissioning kit, flat roof mounting rack
The Tank
- Single wall external heat exchanger completely surrounds storage tank
- Rugged steel tank with vitreous enamel tank lining
- Immersion, copper sheath backup element
The Collector
- Black polyester powdercoat collector absorber coating
- 35 multi-flow risers for faster heat transfer
- OG-100 certified by SRCC
- Flat plate design
DESCRIPTION |
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS |
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Storage Capacity (Gal.) |
Collector Panels |
Working Pressure (Tank) |
Delivery Capacity (Solar) |
Backup Element Specs. |
System (Inches)
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Tank (Inches) |
Collector (Inches |
Approx. System Weight (Lbs.)
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Length |
.Width |
Empty |
Full |
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47 |
1 |
145 PSI |
42.3 Gal. |
2.4 kW, 240V |
97 1/2 |
58 1/2 |
58.5 x 20.1 x 20.1 |
76.3 x 40.3 x 3.04 |
236 |
641 |
80 |
2 |
145 PSI |
68 Gal. |
2.4 kW, 240V |
97 1/2 |
91 |
90.9 x 20.1 x 20.1 |
76.3 x 40.3 x 3.04 |
402 |
1,079 |
Solar Indirect Water Heater with Back-up Heating Element
Features
- Incoloy 4.5 KW heating element
- Single wall heat exchanger
- 1-1/2" Porcelain coated internal coil
- Brass drain valve
- Two factory installed – heavy-duty magnesium anode rods
- Element position allows for 40 gallons of hot water storage on the 80 gallon model and 50 gallons of hot water storage on the 120 gallon models
- 1" NPT connections
- 2" Non-CFC foam insulation
- Immersion well for probe type sensors
Features
- Brass drain valve
- Choice of two models…storage tank or single element water heater, both specially equipped for installation with residential direct solar systems
- Special threaded stud located near the outlet for attachment of tank sensors
- Temperature and pressure relief valve included
- Separate top or side connect models for convenient collector installation
- Isolated tank design for better heat retention
- High efficiency heating element
- Rheemglas tank lining resists corrosion and prolongs tank life
- Cold water inlet brings cold water to tank bottom to prevent mixing with heated water
- Anode rod equalizes aggressive water action for prolonged tank life
- Cold water inlet, hot water outlet, relief valve and anode rod at top of tank for easy access and fast, economical installation
- Automatic temperature control
Features
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Brass drain valve
- Choice of two models…storage tank or single element water heater specifically engineered for installation with residential indirect solar systems
- Temperature and pressure relief valve included
- Collector feed and return fittings located at front of tank for convenient installation
- Isolated tank design for better heat retention
- High efficiency heating element
- Rheemglas tank lining resists corrosion and prolongs tank life
- Heat exchanger: copper tubing wrapped around and secured to the tank. Double wall, vented design for positive leak detection
- Cold water inlet brings cold water to tank bottom to prevent mixing with heated water
- Anode rod equalizes aggressive water action for prolonged tank life
- Cold water inlet, hot water outlet, relief valve and anode rod at top of tank for easy access and fast, economical installation
- Automatic temperature control
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