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 -- Michael Kelly Project Engineer Project Manager SolarFlair Energy, Inc. 1 Knoll Rd. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Direct Mobile: 617-899-9840 Direct Fax: 781-272-0748 Main Phone: 508-293-4293 Main Fax: 508-293-4003 [email protected] On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM, David Palumbo <[email protected] > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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