Apprentice Training, mechanical & systems

Solar Thermal Glycol Pump Station & Expansion Tank

Pre-assembled dual-line solar station, heat exchanger loop, solar expansion tank

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: One
Level

Before you start

Clear 2 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 28 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Use only solar-grade propylene glycol; standard automotive ethylene glycol is toxic and forbidden.
Relief valve discharge must be hard-piped to a heat-resistant glycol catch vessel, never to grade.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, mechanical & systems

Solar Thermal Glycol Pump Station & Expansion Tank

Pre-assembled dual-line solar station, heat exchanger loop, solar expansion tank

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: One
Level

Before you start

Clear 2 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 28 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Use only solar-grade propylene glycol; standard automotive ethylene glycol is toxic and forbidden.
Relief valve discharge must be hard-piped to a heat-resistant glycol catch vessel, never to grade.