Mar 19 2010
FAFCO manufactures solar pool heaters and solar water heaters. The solar water heater, Revolution, from FAFCO can generate more than 50 percent of total hot water requirements of a house using the solar energy. The Revolution solar water heater consists of various components such as circulation module, drainback tank and racks. The circulation module has a maximum weight of 20 pounds, while the plumbing lines are filled with water. The circulation module has overall dimensions of 11 inches X 11 inches X 9 inches respectively and operates in current and voltage of 1.2 amperes and 120 volts.
The drainback tank of the Revolution solar water heater measures 33 inches X 18 inches X 5 inches respectively and has a total capacity of 10 gallons. The tank weight increases to a maximum of 80 pounds, when it is full. This solar water heater from FAFCO has a total weight of 22 pounds in empty state and 31 pounds, when the water heater is filled with water. The solar collector of the Revolution solar water heater is tolerant to varying weather conditions. The solar water heater is compatible with common collector fluids.