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Solar Collectors Flate Plate Evacuated Tube Air Flat Liquid Flat Integral
Flat-plate collectors are the most common solar collector for solar water-heating systems in homes and solar space heating. A typical flat-plate collector is an insulated metal box with a glass or plastic cover (called the glazing) and a dark-colored absorber plate. These collectors heat liquid or air at temperatures less than 180°F.
Flat-plate collectors are used for residential water heating and hydronic space-heating installations.
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