Solar Thermal

Solar collectors

Ideal solar collectors, with their subtle black anodized frame, are easily installed onto a wide range of domestic roofs.

Offering high efficiencies from a large absorber area, along with a low unobtrusive protrusion, Ideal collectors are the natural choice when choosing solar.

Each Ideal solar collector consists of a matrix of narrow gauge copper tubes, each containing the absorber system fluid.

Each tube is ultrasonically welded to an absorber plate that’s coated to enhance energy absorption. This matrix is sealed into an aluminium casing with dense insulation at the rear to minimise energy loss.

The front of the collector is faced with a self-cleaning tempered glass which provides maximum energy penetration and a extremely robust design.

Features & Benefits at a glance

Capable of delivering up to 60% of the homes annual domestic hot water
High performance flat plate collectors
In-roof and on-roof installations
Toughen glass for heightened durability

Selective coating on collectors for advanced efficiency
Compatible with new and existing heat only and sealed system boilers
Supported by a 10 year solar collector warranty

The Technology

Building regulations and environmental concerns are two of the major factors shaping the move towards the application of renewable technologies in the UK.

Solar thermal hot water systems offer a simple and affordable solution for a wide variety of new build and retrofit applications.

Often chosen for their hard wearing and performance benefits, Solar thermal flat plate collectors can deliver significant hot water results even in the often-dull UK climate, which means even on a cloudy day, solar gain can still be made.

Delivering an average of up to 60% of the home's annual domestic hot water, Ideal solar is a pressurized system which collects solar radiation from the sun and transfers it into a heat-absorbent fluid. The fluid is then pumped into a twin coil cylinder to heat the home's domestic water supply.

Roof types

A range of mounting systems from Ideal ensure the collectors can be installed in the most appropriate manner for your house. Our solar packs come complete with all the necessary mountings needed for a pitched roof.

For neater installations, an in-roof mounting kit can be used to achieve a subtle and stylish look. For flat-roof installations, a simple A-frame kit is available providing a quick installation with the minimum of fuss.

Ideal solar system

A solar thermal system is made up of five main elements: the solar collector(s), pump station, cylinder, solar controller and boiler.

Solar panels are located on the roof of the property which collect solar radiation, heating the solar fluid contained inside.
When the fluid has reached the desired temperature, the pump station will begin to draw the hot fluid down and into the twin coil cylinder
The hot fluid enters the twin coil cylinder via the bottom coil and heats the water held inside. A sensor within the cylinder monitors the temperature of the water as it increases. The hot water is then ready for use within the home.
If the water within the cylinder doesn't reach 60°C, the boiler will fire up to supplement the system

Solar Technical Specifications

Includes Roof Fixing Brackets and Rails.

Collector	Spec.
Panel height	1945 mm
Panel width	945 mm
Panel depth	105 mm
Gross Surface Area	1.84 m²
Connections	Rc 3/4
Weight	37.5 kg
Liquid Volume	2.36 litres
Flow Rate	100 lt/hr
Maximum Working Pressure	10 bar
Pressure loss	1.6 mbar
Absorber plate	Titanium coated Selective surface Ultrasonically welded Copper sheet
Absorption level	95%
Thermal emission level	3%
Glass	4 mm Low iron, tempered glass
Insulation	50 mm High Density Rockwool
Weather proofing	EDPM / Silicon seal
Case & Back Plate	Painted & Embossed Aluminium
Heat Endurance	232 °C
Approvals SAP information	CE certified BS EN 12975 Zero loss collector efficiency (0) 77.3% Heat loss coefficient of collector (a1) 3.913 w/m2K