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AIR SYSTEMS are usually very simple in terms of components. Since there is no pressurized glycol loop there is no need for an expansion tank, pressure gauge, relief valve, drains, etc.
Air is pulled from the building from
return or cold air registers into the Northern Comfort collectors where
it is heated and blown into the building through supply or warm air
registers for space heating. A sensor in the collector determines if the
air is hot enough to heat the building and turns on the blower. A room
thermostat will turn the blower off when it is satisfied. In air systems
for heating only the collectors are usually installed at 90 degrees for
maximum winter gain and little summer collection. Air Systems can also
be used on Greenhouses and for Agricultural Grain
Drying.
Air systems can also be used to heat water see air systems dual mode. |
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II. Air Systems in Dual Mode.
Air systems in dual mode or
water and space heating are installed as in space heating but have
another duct loop to a water heat exchanger. These systems are set to
heat water until the space heating thermostat calls for heat. The air
flow from the northern comfort collectors then blow the heated air
directly into the building. Once the building is satisfied the system
defaults back to water heating. These systems usually have the
collectors set to 60 degrees.
Solar Heating Services uses
Northern Comfort System air collectors by Sunsiaray, the only SRCC
rated air collector and the only air collector eligible for the
Federal Tax Credit when used in dual mode. '
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© 2006-2007 Solar Heating Services, LLC. Sources: Sundu Solar Energy/ Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association.
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