Comments on: Solar Hot Water – Evacuated Tubes – Apricus vs Hills http://www.clearchain.com/blog/posts/solar-hot-water-evacuated-tubes-apricus-vs-hills -= Daily Happenings =- Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System – Post Install Review » ClearChain http://www.clearchain.com/blog/posts/solar-hot-water-evacuated-tubes-apricus-vs-hills#comment-683 Apricus Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System – Post Install Review » ClearChain Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:18:19 +0000 http://www.clearchain.com/blog/?p=622#comment-683 [...] tubes were still very new to the market. Hence there was only two manufacturers: Hills and Apricus. After a bit of research, Apricus seemed like the best option due to warranty and price. So we contacted a number of Apricus [...] [...] tubes were still very new to the market. Hence there was only two manufacturers: Hills and Apricus. After a bit of research, Apricus seemed like the best option due to warranty and price. So we contacted a number of Apricus [...]

]]> By: SolarGen http://www.clearchain.com/blog/posts/solar-hot-water-evacuated-tubes-apricus-vs-hills#comment-567 SolarGen Wed, 12 May 2010 05:04:09 +0000 http://www.clearchain.com/blog/?p=622#comment-567 Hey Sean, Not sure where you are located but the Solar Choice website could be a good starting point. Hey Sean,

Not sure where you are located but the Solar Choice website could be a good starting point.

]]> By: Sean http://www.clearchain.com/blog/posts/solar-hot-water-evacuated-tubes-apricus-vs-hills#comment-492 Sean Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:42:18 +0000 http://www.clearchain.com/blog/?p=622#comment-492 Hi Ben, Thanks for sharing your research. I'm also looking for a Solar Hot Water system. There is another company called SunTrap. Have you done any investigation about them? I got a quote from SunTrap which, pricewise sits between Apricus and Hills. The pump they use is Salmson model no: SB04-15, energy rating is 22 watt. They also claim their evacuated tubes are better than all others in the market. Would be interesting to hear other people's view on this. Hi Ben,
Thanks for sharing your research. I’m also looking for a Solar Hot Water system. There is another company called SunTrap. Have you done any investigation about them?
I got a quote from SunTrap which, pricewise sits between Apricus and Hills.
The pump they use is Salmson model no: SB04-15, energy rating is 22 watt.
They also claim their evacuated tubes are better than all others in the market.
Would be interesting to hear other people’s view on this.

]]> By: john http://www.clearchain.com/blog/posts/solar-hot-water-evacuated-tubes-apricus-vs-hills#comment-441 john Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:04:37 +0000 http://www.clearchain.com/blog/?p=622#comment-441 I have the apricus system. I have been involved in the sustainability industry for a couple of years now, which led me to purchase the Apricus system ovetr Hills (personal choice - both have there good and bad points) Sometimes when the pump is on there is a whistle ? There is a noise which increases in tone and then suddenly drops and lasts until the pump automatically switches off , it doesn't normally occur first thing in the morning or even later in the afternoon and even in the middle of the day when the temperature is hot . It appears to be coming from the tank , cannot hear anything from the pump. I have also noted changes in water temp in the shower on a couple of occasions lately. Can anyone tell me what they think the problem may be? Im keen on sustainability and I think its a good system but I would like it to actually work properly. It was not cheap I have the apricus system. I have been involved in the sustainability industry for a couple of years now, which led me to purchase the Apricus system ovetr Hills (personal choice – both have there good and bad points) Sometimes when the pump is on there is a whistle ? There is a noise which increases in tone and then suddenly drops and lasts until the pump automatically switches off , it doesn’t normally occur first thing in the morning or even later in the afternoon and even in the middle of the day when the temperature is hot . It appears to be coming from the tank , cannot hear anything from the pump.
I have also noted changes in water temp in the shower on a couple of occasions lately. Can anyone tell me what they think the problem may be? Im keen on sustainability and I think its a good system but I would like it to actually work properly. It was not cheap

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