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Sun Earth  |  SKU: EP-24

SunEarth Solar Empire Collector EP-24

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SunEarth Empire Collector EP-24

3 × 8 High-Performance Flat Plate Solar Thermal Collector

Part Number: EP-24


Product Description

The SunEarth Empire Collector EP-24 is a premium 3 ft. × 8 ft. flat plate solar thermal collector engineered to provide exceptional energy efficiency, durability, and long-term performance for residential and commercial solar water heating systems. Built with a high-performance selective copper absorber, low-iron tempered safety glass, and a rugged dark bronze anodized aluminum frame, the EP-24 is designed to maximize solar energy collection while minimizing heat loss.

Offering a gross collector area of 28.3 square feet and an aperture area of 24.6 square feet, the Empire EP-24 delivers increased thermal output compared to smaller collectors, making it an ideal solution for domestic hot water, commercial water heating, hydronic heating, and solar pool heating applications.

Precision-engineered with copper risers and headers, high-density insulation, and corrosion-resistant construction, the EP-24 provides dependable renewable energy performance while meeting the demanding requirements of professional solar thermal installations.

Key Features

  • Premium 3 × 8 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 superior heat transfer
  • High-density insulation minimizes standby heat loss
  • Corrosion-resistant aluminum casing for long service life
  • Lightweight yet rugged construction
  • Designed for residential and commercial solar water heating
  • Compatible with closed-loop glycol solar thermal systems
  • Manufactured in the USA
  • Proven SunEarth reliability and performance

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Manufacturer SunEarth
Product Empire Flat Plate Solar Collector
Part Number EP-24
Model Empire Collector 3 × 8
Collector Dimensions 40.2 in. × 98.2 in. (3 ft. × 8 ft.)
Gross Collector Area 28.3 sq. ft.
Aperture Area 24.6 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 0.8 gal
Maximum Operating Pressure 160 PSI (11 bar)
Maximum Operating Temperature 400°F (204°C)
Approximate Empty Weight 61 lbs
Applications Residential Solar Water Heating, Commercial Solar Thermal Systems, Hydronic Heating, Solar Pool Heating, Process Water Heating


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