SunEarth OASIS Pool Heating Plates (OP‑40, OP-48)
SunEarth OASIS Pool Heating Plates (OP‑40, OP-48) - 4x10 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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.
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
- SunEarth Oasis Copper Collector Specification Sheet (PDF)
- SunEarth Oasis Installation Manual (PDF)
- SunEarth Oasis Copper Collector Warranty (PDF)
- SunEarth 2026 Product Catalog (PDF)
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