Installation of Solar Hot Water Panels
Installing Solar Water Heating panels
Preparation: The following images record
the installation of a Genersys solar water heating system on my roof. The
roof comes down to ground floor level so scaffolding was not required, however
we installed a scaffold tower to allow for the easy rasing of the panels.
 
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Laying out and checking the lengthwise support brackets |
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The lead inlet panel. This replaces
a slate and provides weather protection where the pipes from the solar
panels enter the roof. |
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Checking the position of the joists. |
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Using a Diamond Core drill to drill the holes for the panel supports. Once the Slates have been drilled, the joist is pre drilled prior to screwing in the support bolt. |
  
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The bolt assembly is screwed into the joist to provide a solid base for the solar panels. The assembly is screwed down onto a foam washer which is held by a stainless steel cup. the washer prevents any water coming into the roof. |
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Bolt, foam washer, cup and support in place - 11 more to do! |
  
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The stress
is taken by the joist not the slate! the bolt is tightened to compress
the foam, not to put undue pressure on the roof covering. |
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Brackets
mounted on support bolts ready to take the cross members on which
will sit the solar water heating panels. |
 
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Pump Station,
expansion tank and new hot water tank in place ready for connection
to solar water panels. |
| Images include Chris Flaherty from Vtec, a genersys authorised installer who carried out the installation. | |
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