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Nansulate® Solar Insulation - for Residential Use
Nansulate® Thermal Insulation Coatings are Proven to Increase the Efficiency of Solar Water Heater Systems
Nansulate® is the next generation of effective, versatile insulation and is particularly well suited for solar water heater systems. It is a clear, paintable insulation coating that can easily be painted onto solwr water heaters and piping to reduce heat loss, and thus harness more of the suns energy for your system.
Universal Energy Group is utilizing Nansulate® Solar on solar hot water heater and solar panel systems to increase heat retention and efficiency of the units. The Stiebel Eltron systems are certified OG300 and qualify for rebate programs in the states of California and Oregon.
Why Solar Water Heater Systems are So Important
Solar water heaters typically consume between 50%-70% less energy than a standard gas or electric tank water heater, according to the Solar Rating & Certification Corp. Water heating is the second most energy-intensive activity in the home, just behind HVAC.
California's Solar Hot Water and Efficiency Act of 2007 has created a goal of installing 200,000 solar water heaters in the state by 2017. Hawaii became the first state to require solar water heaters in all new homes with a bill signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle that requires the energy-saving systems in homes starting in 2010.
How Nansulate® Is Incorporated into a Solar Water Heater System
Nansulate® Solar is used on the water heater tank and piping for insulation and to reduce surface temperature. The coating is also mold and corrosion resistant for added protection of your system. Recommended coverage is 3-5 coats (each coat applied at about 100 microns in thickness)
Nansulate® Solar Insulation Benefits
* Improves performance of solar thermal systems by reducing heat/energy loss
* Low thermal conductivity – active ingredient - 0.017 W/mK
* U/V resistant - increase longevity
* Resistant to mold and mildew growth without use of potentially harmful moldicides
* Cost effective - easy application with brush or sprayer
* Green, low VOC technology - earth friendly
* Versatile - fits any type of system
*Reduces surface temerature of hot pipes for added safety
Solar Panels Coated with Nansulate®
The first Nansulate® coated solar panel. the interior case is coated with nine coats of Nansulate® Solar and area directly under the glass is coated with three coats of HomeProtect Clear Coat
Solar array on house includes combination of evacuated tube panels and flat plate panels. Nansulate® improved the overall performance of the solar panel system by reducing heat transfer from the flat plate panels
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Residential Solar Case Study APPLICATION:
Nansulate® Solar and Nansulate HomeProtect Clear Coat were also used on the interior of the case for flat plate solar panels to increase efficiency and reduce energy loss. RESULTS:
A recent customer states, Evacuated tube panels are 60% to 70% efficient in cloudy winter weather, whereas flat plate panels are only 10% to 20% efficient. Since evacuated tube panels are better insulated and designed to hold their heat with the vacuum, the flat plate panels are detrimental to this process of retaining heat and unfortunately act as reflectors of this heat when it is needed to be retained for maximum heat transfer to take place. By treating the flat plate panels with Nansulate we have improved the heat retention of the flat plate solar panels which allows the evacuated tube panels to transfer more of the heat they produce in cloudy weather to be utilized by the end user. Furthermore, they still can cool down the system and protect the evacuated tube panels if needed. During a maximum heat exchange the treated flat plate panel was 169.5 degrees F, which was the same as the evacuated tube panels; the non treated flat plate panel was 123.8 F degrees. At night, after the panels cool down, they are the same temperature. However, it is three to four hours before the treated panel cools down to the same temperature as the untreated panel. I am getting ready to have the media come to see my house and Nansulate will be one of the many items featured. If I did not have the Nansulate I wouldn’t have been able to heat my house since 1/1/08 till today (11/24/08) without using natural gas or wood pellets. I have included some pictures and your product is in every one of them. Thanks for a great product, patience, and your support.” -Kevin Lagorio
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Environmentally Friendly Insulation
Nansulate® products are water-based, low VOC, and do not contain any toxic ingredients. Nansulate® coatings make a perfect companion for solar thermal systems, because they are considered 'green' technology and increase efficiency of heat retention for solar thermal systems.
Product Details - Nansulate® Solar
Temperature Extremes: From -40F to 400F (-40C to 204C)
Application Temperature Range: 40F to 212F (4C to 100C)
Coverage Rate: One gallon covers approximately 150-175 sq ft of surface area with the recommended minimum three coats of Nansulate® required for thermal protection. Actual coverage rate may vary depending on surface texture.
Thermal conductivity, k, is the intensive property of a material that indicates its ability to conduct heat. The lower the thermal conductivity number, the better the insulator. The low thermal conductivity of Nansulate® and the nanomaterial (Hydro-NM-Oxide - 0.017 W/mK) contained in Nansulate® is what makes it an excellent insulator. Nansulate® coatings when fully cured consist of over 70% by volume of Hydro-NM-Oxide.
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PRICE:
$89.95 - 1 gallon
$449.75 - 5 gallon
plus shipping
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