thermomax info [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

Hi All,

Thanks for the info.

1 more question, where do I buy them?

Thanks again,

jay

peltz power

Smitty wrote:

> 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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