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SunEarth  |  SKU: OP-40

SunEarth OASIS  Pool Heating Plates (OP‑40, OP-48)

Regular price $1,680.00
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The SunEarth Oasis OP-40 and OP-48 are all-copper, unglazed solar thermal collectors for residential and commercial pool-heating systems. Each collector combines a roll-formed copper absorber plate with copper riser tubes and manifolds to transfer solar heat to the circulating collector fluid.

A flat black polyurethane coating covers the absorber. SunEarth recommends a stainless steel or titanium heat exchanger to separate the copper collector circuit from pool water, particularly for saltwater pools or systems where water chemistry cannot be closely monitored.

Choose the size for your system: OP-40 measures 45.63″ × 120.00″ with 38.02 ft² of gross area. OP-48 measures 45.63″ × 144.00″ with 45.63 ft² of gross area. Select the matching product variant before ordering.

Key Features

  • Copper Construction — Roll-formed copper absorber with copper risers and manifolds.
  • Unglazed Design — Built for low-temperature solar pool heating.
  • Two Listed Sizes — OP-40 and OP-48 offer different collector areas and design flow rates.
  • Brazed Manifold Joints — Manufacturer engineering specifications call for a brazing alloy containing at least 5% silver.
  • Connection Options — 1½″ sweat connections or approved high-temperature hose connections.
  • Made in the USA — Manufactured by SunEarth.

Technical Specifications

Specification OP-40 OP-48
Manufacturer SunEarth SunEarth
Model / Model Identifier OP-40 OP-48
Collector Type Unglazed liquid flat-plate Unglazed liquid flat-plate
Absorber Material Roll-formed copper Roll-formed copper
Absorber Coating Flat black polyurethane Flat black polyurethane
Width × Length 45.63″ × 120.00″ 45.63″ × 144.00″
Gross Collector Area 38.02 ft² 45.63 ft²
Dry Weight 40.22 lb 48.27 lb
Fluid Capacity 1.47 US gal 1.63 US gal
Design Flow Rate 4.0 GPM 4.8 GPM
Pressure Drop at Design Flow 0.020 psig 0.022 psig
Maximum Flow Rate 25 GPM 25 GPM
Header 1½″ nominal copper (1.625″ OD) 1½″ nominal copper (1.625″ OD)
Riser ½″ nominal copper ½″ nominal copper
Connections 1½″ sweat; high-temperature hose option 1½″ sweat; high-temperature hose option
Maximum Operating Pressure¹ 160 psig 160 psig
Maximum Temperature² 100 °F 100 °F
Maximum Wind / Snow Load 60 psf 60 psf

Product Highlights

  • Solar Pool Heating: Collectors capture solar energy for a properly sized pool-heating system.
  • Model-Specific Sizing: OP-40 has a 4.0 GPM design flow rate; OP-48 has a 4.8 GPM design flow rate.
  • Indirect-System Option: A suitable heat exchanger isolates pool water from the copper collector loop.
  • Documented Construction: Copper absorber, copper fluid passages, and flat black coating are specified in the manufacturer literature.

Technical Documents

Installation Information: Have a qualified installer size the collector array, pump, piping, heat exchanger, controls, and mounting system. Follow SunEarth’s installation manual, water-chemistry requirements, freeze-protection guidance, and applicable codes. Direct circulation requires close water-chemistry control and is not intended for saltwater pools.

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