Apricus Townhouse Solar Hot Water System by Apricus NZ Solar Hot Water

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Apricus Townhouse Solar Hot Water System

Apricus NZ Solar Hot Water

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Description

The Apricus Townhouse System provides townhouses with guaranteed hot water, whatever the weather, using back-up energy sources when required. This system is compact enough to fit on the smallest townhouse roof, delivering a sustainable solution for an increasing building type.

The complete system will provide at least 75% of the annual hot water use for a townhouse, while hot water is always guaranteed with the Apricus smart controller.

Apricus Solar Hot Water Systems significantly reduce the environmental impact, energy use and cost of domestic hot water, and can make a significant contribution to Homestar and Greenstar points (EHC-5 & ENE-1).

System includes:

Apricus ETC solar collector
Anodised aluminium frame — flat to roof or angled
Apricus solar controller — includes boost control
Grundfos solar pump — 30 watts maximum
Solar rated pipework, insulation, flashings and fittings
Optional integration with other water heaters — central heating boiler, wetback, gas instantaneous

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Key Features

Reduces a standard household’s total energy use by a third; hot water averages 45% of new build home's annual energy use
Minimal roof space required, single solar collector (3m² or 4.4m²)
Two collector sizes for different household numbers
No intervention or control by householder required; energy savings displayed
Flat to roof installation in most situations for minimal aesthetic impact
Slim, solar optimised hot water cylinder (550mm diameter)
Complete system packages and information for ease of consenting, project management and installation
Certified installers throughout New Zealand
2kW peak solar power output

Categories / Ranges

Water Heaters and Reticulation Systems Heat Pumps and Natural Energy

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Scope of Use

Apricus Townhouse Solar Hot Water System is suitable for any house that will be a permanent dwelling, providing at least three quarters of annual hot water directly from the sun
The system is designed for individual homes
No need for separate batteries and control systems
Mounting and fixing details for all roof materials and pitches
Easy integration with other heating sources such as wetback fires, central heating boiler, gas instantaneous water heater
Contact Apricus NZ for design support

Limitations on Use

The system is less suited for occasionally occupied dwellings, such as baches and homes with extended summer absence. These properties will not benefit as much from the savings associated with regular hot water use
The system will require an area of unshaded roof between 10am and 3pm
Alternate designs are available from Apricus for multiple residential buildings, apartments and commercial buildings

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Clause B1/VM1
Clause G12/AS2

In-Service History

Apricus have been operating in New Zealand for 15 years
Apricus is the leading evacuated tube solar supplier in New Zealand and Australia
Thousands of collectors installed on individual residential homes
Live monitoring and performance history of domestic systems across New Zealand available on Apricus.co.nz

Other Performance Attributes

Performance certified by all leading global solar testing and certification bodies (STCs - Australia, SRCC - USA, Solar Keymark - Europe)
Manufactured in Apricus' ISO9001 certified factory
Largely recyclable at end of life
The system contributes one of ten Homestar points required for Homestar 6 (EHC-5)