el sid question [RE-wrenches]

[bbassett at rockisland.com]

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I've found a thermal valve that I think would work as an automatic 
diversion valve, the main problem is that I think it's cast iron. Cost 
is about $150. I haven't tried it yet. Let me know if you're interested, 
I could get one to try.

Brad
AEE Solar


Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind wrote:
> 
> Hi Todd & Jay,
> Most of our SHW systems are oversized for peak summer, or have smaller
> storage than ideal due to space limitations. We've been installing 
> diversion
> loops that engage at a tank hi-temp setting. The collector fluid is 
> diverted
> from the tank to soft copper in the crawlspace, PEX under (not in) a 
> sunroom
> slab, etc. In another system we're considering using a relay to actuate 
> a
> valve to dump domestic hot water to a rain barrel (emergency only).
> -Kelly
> 
> Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
> Whidbey Sun & Wind
> Renewable Energy Systems
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
> 987 Wanamaker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239
> Ph & Fax: 360.678.7131
> sunwind at whidbeysunwind.com
> 

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