Solar panels Leak

[JohnT]

Bad plan. The amount of pipe it would take is unbelievable, and the cost savings is non-existent. Small tubes are much more efficient at transferring heat.

[poolbuoy]

Really, If I used 1/2" pipe would that be better. See the panels are pretty much junk now. I spend a whole day fixing these things sometimes. I really want something that doesn't leak and doesn't cost a fortune. My freind was telling me about a job he did at a guy's house and he had a system I described and swore it worked well. What about a Heat Pump? will it work in Mass. we get alot of days in the 80's june-sept. I think I can talk the wife into spending the money, just want something easy.

[JohnT]

The heat pump will work, but of course there is the $$$ issue. The advantage of the collectors is the large black plastic/rubber area compared to the small amount of water in them at a given time. Even 1/2" pipe is big compared to the panels.

Fafco panels have long warranties, at least 10 years (I think), so you should be talking to them.

[poolbuoy]

Right, One I bought and the other one I pick up at our town recycle center.
I think the one I bought was like $159 on sale. Don't think I could find a reciept now after 3 years. What is the procedure for winterizing a heat pump anyway? Thanks