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Solar Hot Water

Course ID: ST101Status: Open
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Category: Solar Thermal

In this workshop, participants will learn the theory, design considerations and installation techniques necessary to install and maintain a solar domestic hot water system. Passive solar water heaters, drainback systems, antifreeze systems, and photovoltaic powered systems are all discussed in depth. Pool heating systems and an introduction to space heating systems are covered as well. Also included are safety considerations, code compliance, system sizing, and understanding solar collector performance in a variety
of climates and applications.

Solar collectors, mounting systems, pumps, blowers, controls, storage tanks, heat exchangers, maintenance and more are subjects covered with each type of system as appropriate. Lessons learned from the history of the solar thermal industry are an
integral part of the workshop. Hands-on labs or installations and tours of working solar heating systems are also part of the program.

Topics Include:
• Safety Procedures
• Passive Batch Water Heaters
• Closed Loop Anti-Freeze Systems
• PV Powered Pumped Systems
• Space Heating
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Pool Heating
• Mounting Strategies
• Maintenance
• Lessons Learned
• Tours of Working Systems
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Additional Dates & Locations

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DateLocationTuitionStatus 
Apr 5-9Guemes Island, WA$950.00OpenRegister Now
May 17-21Carbondale, CO$950.00OpenRegister Now
Jun 14-18Fontana, CA$950.00OpenRegister Now
Jul 19-23Salt Lake City, UT$950.00OpenRegister Now
Sep 20-24Fayetteville, AR$950.00OpenRegister Now
Oct 4-8Paonia, CO$950.00OpenRegister Now

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This is the third course I've taken and I think the courses are fantastic and know there is a ton of effort behind them.  I lookforward to more classes myself and sending my employees to a number of classes as we grow.  I look forward to being involved with SEI for along time.
-- Michael Campbell, Solar Hot Water participant, 2009


Another great learning experience and bonding experience. The whole SEI organization absorbs you and energizes. Great instructors, great support staff, great environment!
-- Solar Hot Water workshop participant, 2006

PO Box 715 • 76 S. 2nd St. • Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-8855 • fax: 970-963-8866

39845 Mathews Lane • Paonia, CO 81428
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