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What is ETC & FPC difference? which solar water heater should be buy? ETC is best or FPC is best?

ETC vs FPC

 

In a solar water heating system, a collector is an integral device, which heats the water by absorbing solar heat. There are two types of collectors namely, solar Flat Plate Collectors (FPC) and solar Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC).

  

Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC)

 

     It is easy to install. The various separate tubes of Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC) allows for easy installation

     There is less heat loss. Because the absorbing plates are cylindrical, Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC) absorb heat energy from the surrounding weather, reaching the required temperature quicker than Flat Plate Collectors. They can extract heat out of a humid atmosphere and do not need direct sunlight to function.

     The transparent tubes guarantee the efficiency is high and offers better performance even when the sun is not at a suitable angle.

     It needs low maintenance. The components of Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC) are designed to withstand unfavorable weather conditions. For this reason, they can be installed in areas of extreme weather conditions for water heating.

 

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Flat Plate Collectors (FPC)

     Reliability: The solar Flat Plate Collector is more effective at delivering the desired quantity of heated water at the needed temperature. This is one of the reasons why it is highly in demand in many houses.

     Easy Construction: The construction is easy because of the simple stationery design. The collector box is designed in a way to keep the water sufficiently heated.

     The plate collectors are flat and because of this, they operate efficiently when the sun is overhead.

     It has a long life because of its toughened glass.

 

 

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Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC) works better than Flat Plate Collectors (FPC) as they are cost-effective, easier to install, have low maintenance costs, and can extract heat energy from humid areas.

 

 

 

 

 

What is ETC & FPC difference? which solar water heater should be buy? ETC is best or FPC is best?