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SunEarth  |  SKU: 100009-3-40.1

SunEarth THERMORAY Blue TRB-40

Regular price $3,476.00
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The SunEarth ThermoRay Blue TRB-40 is a glazed liquid flat-plate solar thermal collector with a highly selective blue absorber coating. Its aluminum absorber plate and copper fluid passages collect solar energy for appropriately designed water-heating systems.

Part Number: 100009-2-40.1
Model: ThermoRay Blue TRB-40

Low-iron tempered glass, an anodized aluminum enclosure, and polyisocyanurate and fiberglass insulation protect the absorber assembly. An integral mounting channel provides attachment points for compatible mounting hardware.

Key Features

Feature Description
Flat-Plate Construction Glazed liquid collector with an aluminum absorber and copper headers and risers.
Selective Blue Coating Manufacturer-rated absorptivity of 95% and emissivity of 5%.
Protective Glazing Low-iron tempered glass with EPDM and secondary silicone seals.
Insulated Enclosure Polyisocyanurate and fiberglass insulation with a stated minimum R-12 thermal resistance.
Integral Mounting Channel Allows attachment without penetrating the extruded collector casing; confirm required mounting components separately.

Technical Specifications

Specification TRB-40
Manufacturer / Part Number SunEarth / 100009-2-40.1
Collector Type Glazed liquid flat plate
Overall Length × Width × Depth 122.2 × 48.2 × 3.25 inches
Gross Collector Area 40.9 ft²
Net Aperture Area 37.2 ft² (2026 catalog)
Dry Weight 130 lb
Fluid Capacity 1.2 US gallons
Design Flow Rate 1.20 GPM
Pressure Drop at Design Flow 0.009 psig
Maximum Flow Rate 12 GPM
Maximum Operating Pressure 160 psig
Maximum Operating Temperature 400°F, per manufacturer design limits
Absorber Plate / Fluid Passages Aluminum / copper
Header / Riser Size 1-inch nominal copper header (1.125-inch OD); 3/8-inch nominal copper risers (0.50-inch OD)
Frame / Backsheet AA 6063-T6 bronze anodized aluminum / AA3105-H26 painted embossed aluminum
Connections 1-inch sweat standard; manufacturer also lists FKM SX press and FKM O-ring union options. Confirm supplied configuration.
Glazing Configuration Confirm exact pane configuration for part 100009-2-40.1 before ordering.

Product Highlights

  • Large Collector Format: 40.9 ft² gross collector area.
  • Copper Fluid Circuit: Copper headers and risers transfer heat through the collector.
  • System Planning: Match collector quantity, storage, circulation, mounting, and freeze protection to the installation.

Technical Documents

Installation Information: Use the instructions for the exact collector supplied. A qualified installer must confirm system pressure and temperature limits, heat-transfer fluid, freeze protection, structural loading, mounting hardware, and applicable requirements. The collector’s design limits do not establish the operating limits of the complete system.

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