SunEarth Solar Empire Collector EP-21
SunEarth Solar Empire Collector EP-21 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
SunEarth Empire Collector EP-21
3 × 7 High-Performance Flat Plate Solar Thermal Collector
Part Number: EP-21
Product Description
The SunEarth Empire Collector EP-21 is a premium 3 ft. × 7 ft. flat plate solar thermal collector engineered to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and long-term reliability for residential and commercial solar water heating systems. Designed with a selective copper absorber plate, low-iron tempered safety glass, and a rugged dark bronze anodized aluminum frame, the EP-21 maximizes solar energy absorption while minimizing thermal losses.
With a gross collector area of 21.8 square feet and an aperture area of 18.8 square feet, the Empire EP-21 provides outstanding thermal efficiency while maintaining a lightweight yet durable construction. The collector is insulated with high-density insulation and utilizes precision copper risers and headers for excellent heat transfer and corrosion resistance.
Whether used in domestic hot water systems, commercial solar thermal installations, or hydronic heating applications, the EP-21 offers the performance and quality that have made SunEarth one of the industry's most trusted manufacturers of solar thermal collectors.
Key Features
- Premium 3 × 7 flat plate solar thermal collector
- High-efficiency selective copper absorber plate
- Durable dark bronze anodized aluminum frame
- Low-iron tempered safety glass for maximum solar transmission
- Copper risers and headers for exceptional heat transfer
- High-density insulation minimizes standby heat loss
- Lightweight yet rugged construction
- Corrosion-resistant materials for extended service life
- Engineered for residential and commercial solar water heating
- Designed for freeze-protected closed-loop solar thermal systems
- Manufactured in the USA
- Proven SunEarth performance and reliability

Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SunEarth |
| Product | Empire Flat Plate Solar Collector |
| Part Number | EP-21 |
| Model | Empire Collector 3 × 7 |
| Collector Dimensions | 40.2 in. × 76.2 in. (3 ft. × 7 ft.) |
| Gross Collector Area | 21.8 sq. ft. |
| Aperture Area | 18.8 sq. ft. |
| Collector Type | Flat Plate Solar Thermal Collector |
| Absorber Plate | Selective Copper Absorber |
| Absorber Coating | High-Performance Selective Surface |
| Riser Material | Copper |
| Header Material | Copper |
| Glazing | Low-Iron Tempered Safety Glass |
| Frame Material | Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum |
| Backsheet | Aluminum |
| Insulation | High-Density Fiberglass / Mineral Wool |
| Fluid Capacity | 0.6 gal |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 160 PSI (11 bar) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 400°F (204°C) |
| Approximate Empty Weight | 49 lbs |
| Applications | Residential Solar Water Heating, Commercial Solar Thermal Systems, Hydronic Heating, Pool Heating, Process Water Heating |
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