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Participants in this workshop will learn the theory, design considerations and installation techniques necessary to install and maintain a solar domestic hot water system. Passive solar water heaters, drainback systems, antifreeze systems and photovoltaic powered systems are all discussed in-depth, as well as an introduction to pool heating and space heating systems. Solar collectors, mounting systems, pumps, blowers, controls, storage tanks, heat exchangers, maintenance and more are subjects covered with each type of system as appropriate. Also included
are safety considerations, code compliance, system sizing and solar collector per formance in a variety of climates and applications.

Lessons learned from the history of the solar thermal industry are an integral part of this workshop. In the 3-day format, all three days are spent in the classroom. The 4-day format includes 3-days of classroom lecture and one-day of hands-on installation training. The 5-day format includes classroom lecture, multiple system tours, and one day of hands-on lab installation training.

• Safety Considerations
• Passive Batch Water Heaters
• Closed Loop Antifreeze Systems
• PV Powered Pump Systems
• Space Heating
• Basics of Radiant Floor Heating
• Pool Heating
• Mounting Strategies
• Maintenance
• Lessons Learned
• Tours of Working Systems

Solar Hot Water Systems: Lessons Learned by Tom Lane
Solar Water Heating by Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz

• Solar & Radiant Heating Systems
• Building for the Future: Sustainable Home Design
• Building for the Future: Sustainable Home Design ONLINE

Another great learning experience and bonding experience. The whole SEI organization absorbs you and energizes. Great instructors, great support staff, great environment!
-- Solar Hot Water workshop participant, 2006

Workshops begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Please show up at 8:30 am the first day.