Apricus Residential Solar Hot Water Systems
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We specialise in the design and manufacture of high performing, evacuated tube, solar water heating systems for homes and commercial properties.
Our systems are designed for homeowners concerned about their environmental footprint and seeking ways to manage rising energy costs.
We are Australian owned and operated.
We have been recognised with awards for product innovation, business and service excellence.
About Us
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AS/NZS 2712 Systems AS 3498 AS/NZS 2712 Collectors
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Hot water systems are the single most energy intensive appliance in the home.
Installing a complete Apricus solar hot water system, can save homeowners up to 80% on their water heating bills!
Apricus solar hot water systems are available in a wide range of sizes and boosting options to suit any household, in any climate with natural gas, LPG and electric tank bottom and middle element options.
All Apricus solar hot water systems should be sized to suit each individual home and application and are available in the following sizes. A plumber will recommend the appropriate system.
Our Product Range
Products
SMALL22 TUBE 250L TANK 1-3 bedroom homes
MEDIUM30 TUBE 315L TANK 3-4 bedroom homes
LARGE44 TUBE 400L TANK
4+ bedroom homes
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Apricus Solar Hot Water SystemSMALL – 22 TUBE, 250L TANK: 1-3 BEDROOM HOMES
Electric Bottom Element Storage Tank
MEASUREMENTS (mm) 250LDiameter (A) 617
Height (B) 1445
HW Outlet (C) 1211
PTRV Port (D) 1211
Top Sensor (E) 786
Solar Return (F) 567
Bottom Sensor (G) 347
Solar Flow (H) 197
Cold Water Inlet (I) 197
Element Height ( J) 167
SPECIFICATIONS 250LPhysical Volume (L) 259
Dry Weight (kg) 71
Construction Material Vitreous Enamel
Anode Material Magnesium
Port Size (“) 3/4
Thermostat Max (oC) 70
Element Rating (kW) 3.6
Cylinder Warranty (Yrs) 10*
Safety Valve Setting (kPa) 850
Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.
Solar Evacuated Tubes
SPECIFICATIONS 22TGross Area (m2) 3.28
Aperture Area (m2) 2.07
Width (mm) 1636
Length (mm) 2005
Height (mm)2 136
Dry Weight (kg)3 71.3
Fluid Capacity (mL) 600
Peak Power (W) 1477
Minimum Operating Temperature (oC)
-15 (with frost protection)
Warranty Period 15 years
Minimum Pitch (o) 20
Maximum Pitch (o) 45
Max Operating Pressure (kPa) 800
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GAS TANKSPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRIC MIDDLE ELEMENTTANK SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH
LENGTH HEIGHT
If the homeowner requires a gas system:
If the homeowner requires an electric middle element tank system:
1 See Apricus warranty policy for full details.2 Note: Height does not include mounting frame.3 Note: Dry weight is not inclusive of aluminium ETC frame weight.
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Apricus Solar Hot Water SystemMEDIUM – 30 TUBE, 315L TANK: 3-4 BEDROOM HOMES
Electric Bottom Element Storage Tank
MEASUREMENTS (mm) 315LDiameter (A) 617
Height (B) 1765
HW Outlet (C) 1531
PTRV Port (D) 1531
Top Sensor (E) 872
Solar Return (F) 566
Bottom Sensor (G) 355
Solar Flow (H) 197
Cold Water Inlet (I) 197
Element Height ( J) 167
SPECIFICATIONS 315LPhysical Volume (L) 323
Dry Weight (kg) 92
Construction Material Vitreous Enamel
Anode Material Magnesium
Port Size (“) 3/4
Thermostat Max (oC) 70
Element Rating (kW) 3.6
Cylinder Warranty (Yrs) 10*
Safety Valve Setting (kPa) 850
Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.
Solar Evacuated Tubes
SPECIFICATIONS 30TGross Area (m2) 4.4
Aperture Area (m2) 2.84
Width (mm) 2196
Length (mm) 2005
Height (mm)2 136
Dry Weight (kg)3 95
Fluid Capacity (mL) 790
Peak Power (W) 2014
Minimum Operating Temperature (oC)
-15 (with frost protection)
Warranty Period 15 years
Minimum Pitch (o) 20
Maximum Pitch (o) 45
Max Operating Pressure (kPa) 800
HOW EVACUATED TUBES WORK
GAS TANKSPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRIC MIDDLE ELEMENTTANK SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH
LENGTHHEIGHT
If the homeowner requires a gas system:
If the homeowner requires an electric middle element tank system:
1 See Apricus warranty policy for full details.2 Note: Height does not include mounting frame.3 Note: Dry weight is not inclusive of aluminium ETC frame weight.
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Apricus Solar Hot Water SystemLARGE – 44 TUBE, 400L TANK: 4+ BEDROOM HOMES
Electric Bottom Element Storage Tank
MEASUREMENTS (mm) 400LDiameter (A) 705
Height (B) 1704
HW Outlet (C) 1445
PTRV Port (D) 1445
Top Sensor (E) 809
Solar Return (F) 536
Bottom Sensor (G) 340
Solar Flow (H) 219
Cold Water Inlet (I) 219
Element Height ( J) 167
SPECIFICATIONS 400LPhysical Volume (L) 420
Dry Weight (kg) 116
Construction Material Vitreous Enamel
Anode Material Magnesium
Port Size (“) 3/4
Thermostat Max (oC) 70
Element Rating (kW) 3.6
Cylinder Warranty (Yrs) 10*
Safety Valve Setting (kPa) 850
Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.
Solar Evacuated Tubes
SPECIFICATIONS 44TGross Area (m2) 6.56
Aperture Area (m2) 4.14
Width (mm) 3272+
Length (mm) 2005
Height (mm)2 136
Dry Weight (kg)3 142.6
Fluid Capacity (mL) 1200
Peak Power (W) 2954
Minimum Operating Temperature (oC)
-15 (with frost protection)
Warranty Period 15 years
Minimum Pitch (o) 20
Maximum Pitch (o) 45
Max Operating Pressure (kPa) 800
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GAS TANKSPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRIC MIDDLE ELEMENTTANK SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH
LENGTHHEIGHT
If the homeowner requires a gas system:
If the homeowner requires an electric middle element tank system:
+Assumes 2x 22T collectors directly adjacent to each other, spacing between two collector groups not taken into account1 See Apricus warranty policy for full details.2 Note: Height does not include mounting frame.3 Note: Dry weight is not inclusive of aluminium ETC frame weight.
Apricus solar collectors use high efficiency twin-glass evacuated tubes to absorb solar energy and convert it into usable heat.
1 Evacuated tube absorber layer receives incoming solar radiation.
2 The absorber moves energy to the copper heat pipe where
energy is stored by the working fluid.
3 The working fluid boils at approx 30°C, turns to vapour
and rises to the heat bulb at the top.
4 The heat bulb transfers energy into the water
as it passes by through the manifold.
5 The vapour cools, condenses and returns to the base of the heat pipe where the process is then repeated.
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Specifications315L 400L
Physical Volume (L) 323 420
Dry Weight (kg) 92 116
Construction Material Vitreous Enamel
Anode Material Magnesium
Port Size (“) 3/4
Thermostat Max (oC) 70
Element Rating (kW) 3.6
Cylinder Warranty (Yrs) 10*
Safety Valve Setting (kPa) 850
Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680
Apricus Glass-Lined Tanks
*Please see the Apricus Warranty Policy for full details.
Electric Middle Element Tanks (only available in Medium and Large)
Features & Benefits
• 10 year warranty on cylinder*
• Quality vitreous enamel construction
• Polyurethane Foam Insulation
• PTR Valve supplied
DimensionsMEASUREMENTS (mm) 315L 400L
Diameter (A) 617 705
Height (B) 1765 1704
HW Outlet (C) 1531 1445
PTRV Port (D) 1531 1445
Top Sensor (E) 872 832
Solar Return (F) 504 554
Bottom Sensor (G) 326 357
Solar Flow (H) 197 219
Cold Water Inlet (I) 197 219
Element Height ( J) 535 694
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Specifications250L 315L 400L
Physical Volume (L) 259 323 420
Dry Weight (kg) 71 92 116
Construction Material Vitreous Enamel
Port Size (“) 3/4
Cylinder Warranty (Yrs) 10*
Safety Valve Setting (kPa) 850
Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680
Apricus Glass-Lined Tanks
Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.
*Please see the Apricus Warranty Policy for full details.
Gas Tanks (available in Small, Medium and Large)
Apricus tanks are available in a variety of sizes to ensure the ideal hot water solution for your home.
DimensionsMEASUREMENTS (mm) 250L 315L 400L
Diameter (A) 617 617 705
Height (B) 1445 1765 1704
HW Outlet (C) 1211 1531 1445
PTRV Port (D) 1211 1531 1445
Top Sensor (E) 992 1258 1208
Solar Return (F) 764 953 932
Bottom Sensor (G) 457 551 554
Solar Flow (H) 197 197 219
Cold Water Inlet (I) 197 197 219
Element Height ( J) 535 535 694
Features & Benefits
• Designed for Australian conditions
• 10 year warranty on cylinder*
• Quality vitreous enamel construction
• Polyurethane Foam Insulation
• PTR Valve supplied
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An Apricus Solar Hot Water System needs to be installed by a fully qualified plumber.
Apricus is a supplier and we have access to a large network of preferred, qualified, professional plumbers we will refer to you in your area.
Please contact your Relationship Manager to discuss further.
Installation
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Component Warrant Coverage*
Manifold & Mounting Frame Parts: 15 years Labour: 1 year
Evacuated tubes & Heat pipes Parts: 15 years Labour: 1 year
Stainless Steel Tank Cylinder: 10 years Labour: 1 year
Apricus Glass Lined Tank Cylinder: 10 years Labour: 1 year
Apricus Controller Parts: 1 year Labour: 1 year
Circulation Pump Parts: 2 years Labour: 1 year
Apricus Gas BoosterParts: 10 years on Heat Exchanger
Labour: 1 year
Warranty
*See latest warranty policy, at apricus.com.au/downloads for full details.
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Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) • Applicable Australia wide.• Financial incentives created to encourage the investment in renewable energy sources
such as an Apricus solar hot water system.• STCs are rebates that can offset the initial cost of the solar hot water system. • Each STC represents a megawatt hour (MWh) per year of electricity displaced by an eligible system.• Australia is divided into different climate zones and these determine the STCs available for a given system.• When you switch to solar and install an Apricus solar water heating system registered with either Clean Energy Regulator
(CER) or Essential Services Commission (ESC), homeowners may be eligible for a rebate.
Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) • In Victoria, in addition to STC’s, there are VEECs available as rebates, where each VEEC represents one tonne
of carbon dioxide equivalent abated by the eligible system carrying out a specified energy saving activity.• Every other state only has STC’s available
To be eligible for an STC (and in VIC the VEEC rebate), customers must have a complete new solar water heater system listed in the CER Register of Solar Water Heaters and the complete system must be installed within 60 days.
Customers need to make their claims directly with the governing bodies highlighted.
Rebates
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