A New Option in Heat Storage Tanks

 

 

Tom Gocze is a long time friend of Build It Solar who has provided a lot of good advice on our solar projects.  Tom has been involved in  the tank design and build business for many years, and has developed a new design for a heat storage tank.

 

The tanks are metal framed with a PVC liner, and are good to 180F.  They appear to be very well insulated.

 

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The tank.


Tom demonstrating the strength
of the new tanks.

 


Domestic hot water heat exchanger hangs on
side of tank.
Heat exchanger includes anti-scald valve.
 


Another view of tank with heat
exchanger.
 

 

Tom's website is: www.americansolartechnics.com

 

 

Specs from above website:


Size.................... 822 Gallons
Dimensions......... 75 3/4 X 75 3/4
Outer Skin.......... Steel Reinforced Panels
Insulation............ R-30 3-4.5 Polyisocyanurate Foam
Liner................... PVC
Max. Temperature.. 200 F
Heat Exchangers.... Manifold-Type Copper Coils

 

Gary September 27, 2008, March 15, 2009