thermomax info [RE-wrenches]

[Smitty]

As I recall, Todd is right about the performance. I haven't played with the
tubes for quite a while. Back when the earth was green, we saw quite a few loose
their vacuum. Consequently, in the summer in New Mexico, the glass got quite hot
and if rained on in the sunshine, which can happen here in the monsoon season,
the tubes were prone to exploding, or shattering violently. Witnessed one
myself. I kinda went hmmm. Has anybody else seen this and or has it been
corrected? It may be related to our NM climate.  Smitty  AAA Solar Supply

"Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services" wrote:

> I recall HP has a similar set up and already reported the results. If my
> brain is functioning correctly the article reported that in sunny conditions
> the BUT output was very similar (maybe the flat plate did slightly better
> even), but in cloudy /low light conditions the evacuated tube system did
> better.
>
> Todd
>
> Lawrence Elliott wrote:
>
> > I've been told that Portland Community College and Home Power Central
> > have identical installations of a flat plate collector and a 20 tube
> > Thermomax mounted side by side.
> > I am looking forward to some precise data on how each performs in two
> > different geographic locations.
> > Would be a great Home Power article.
>
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