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    Default Re: Solar Panel plumbing and flow rate

    Maybe a picture of your equipment would help me understand the layout a little better.
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    I cant simply upload photos, as the link is asking me for a URL address?
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    Default Re: Solar Panel plumbing and flow rate

    Upload your pics to photobucket, flicker, or some other site first. That will give you an url
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    Default Re: Solar Panel plumbing and flow rate

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    Attached are photos of my valve manifold and the solar panels.
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    Not sure if the link worked so here it is again. http://s725.photobucket.com/user/slachey/library/
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    In this picture, are the panels on the left and the equipment on the right? Because the valve position would not be correct position for solar operation. You want to close off the bypass (partially or fully with handle upward). Otherwise, no water will flow through the panels.
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    Default Re: Solar Panel plumbing and flow rate

    The panels are to the left and I have reconfigured the valve so the "off" position is vertical when all flow is going to the panels.
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