SUPERIORITY OF EVACUATED TUBE SYSTEM.
1. DESIGN: The evacuated tubes are round and will absorb more sun light compared to flat
panels. They passively track the sun energy throughout the day. They are 40% more
efficient than flat panels.
2. The design gives a significant advantage during a wind storm exceeding 100 MPH. There is
no shearing wind force. Unlike the flat panel which can fly off like a kite, the wind slips
around the tubes.
3. EASE OF INSTALLATION: The Apricus system can be easily carried on to the roof. Each is a
component. The AP-30 manifold weighs only 35 LBS. Once this is securely mounted, the
evacuated tubes can be easily carried and mounted without any difficulty. Essentially these
are well known as “Plug and play” systems in the industry.
4. EASE OF MAINTANANCE: In the event if the Apricus tube breaks, it can easily be removed
and replaced. This will not cause the fluid in the header to leak. Even if one or two tubes
break, the system continues to function. The cost of replacement of the evacuated tube is
negligible. If the flat panel breaks, the whole panel will need to be replaced at a significant
cost (About $2000.00).
5. FUNCTIONING: The Apricus system WILL be much hotter in comparison to flat panels. It is
more apparent during cold winter months. There is absolutely no heat loss due to vacuum
in the tubes and heat rods.
6. The Apricus system is capable of running an adsorption or sterling engine type of air
conditioner due to its inherent property of achieving high heat. This cannot be achieved
with flat panels.
7. Due to its property of getting much hotter than the flat panels even during winter months
the Apricus system can be used for assisted heating of homes by installing in- floor
hydronic heating, baseboard heating systems or air to air heat exchanger.
8. WARRANTY: Majority of the flat panels are warranted for about one to five years. The
Apricus system is warranted for ten years.
9. Apricus system is capable of withstanding heat exceeding 400* F. There is no flat panel that
even reaches such high temperature.
10. The largest evacuated system in the world is over Pentagon in Arlington VA. This was
chosen because of:
a) Fewer square feet of collector area per therm delivered due to higher efficiency
vacuum collectors. b) Quick real-time response due to low solar piping mass and
instantaneous heating design. c) Shorter payback period due to higher efficiency in
comparison to flat panel units.
SOUTHEAST SOLAR CO
DISTRIBUTOR APRICUS SOLAR SYSTEM
2670 N.BERKELEY LAKE RD SUITE 5
DULUTH GA 30096
(678) 957-8454