[RE-wrenches] Shucco Thermal Collectors

[Carl Adams]

David,

I have the Schuco SlimV and HE I-80 system installed here at home in
Cincinnati.  I am happy with the system, and today we had a good solar
day 955 W/sq m at 1:0 PM, and the collectors were still running at 122
degrees at 4:00 PM.  We have the Premium V collectors installed at
CInci State College and last week these ran the 80 gal HE 1 from 60
degrees at 8:00 AM to 132 degrees by 1:00 PM.  We're runinng an
Apricus, Schuco, and AET system side by side there and the Schuco
generally comes out on top.

I agree with Michael, the documentation is good but read and follow it
carefully.  I've had some trouble getting the tank adapters (BSP to
NPT) to seal so careful attention here as well.  The line sets are
nice but I prefer the corrugated SS sets available from Caleffi for
flexibility.

Schuco tech support, customer support , sales support, packaging and
shipping is excellent.  If the single wall HX is an issue then
consider opting for another tank  (the also provide the Rheem Rudd
Solar Aide for those cases where you need electric backup).

Cheers
Carl Adams
NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer
Sunrock Solar

On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Michael Kelly <mike at solarflair.com> wrote:
> David,
>
> Let me weigh in here.  We installed around eight Schuco SDHW systems last
> year.  The one thing about Schuco is that you really need to understand how
> their system is assembled, or I guarantee you will miss a component or an
> assembly direction that is key to making the system function correctly.
> Their manuals cover most of the small details, but you really need to read
> the manuals carefully to pick up on everything.  And not just the main text
> - read the little side bars too.  Pay particular attention to the
> compression fittings: your line set should be perfectly round and free of
> any burrs from cutting.  Also, we have found it helpful to use a high-temp
> pipe dope or sealing compound with the compression fittings.  Oh, and if you
> are using their tanks, note that they are single wall and not OG-300
> compliant.
>
> Good luck,
> Mike
>
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> On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM, David Palumbo
> <dave at independentpowerllc.com> wrote:
>>
>> We are planning on doing our first installation with a complete Shuco SDHW
>> system in the near future.
>>
>> Our thermal manager took Shuco's training in CT recently and was impressed
>> with the collectors design and appearance. Shuco has a five year warranty
>> on
>> the whole package. Does any other thermal manufacturer offer a complete
>> five
>> year warranty?
>>
>> Any other thoughts, comments, complaints about Shuco?
>>
>> David Palumbo
>> Independent Power LLC
>> 462 Solar Way Drive
>> Hyde Park, VT 05655
>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>> www.independentpowerllc.com <http://www.independentpowerllc.com/>
>> 802-888-7194
>>
>>
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