Four AET 4' x 10' panels and 100 Viessman tubes
make up this hybrid system.  Much of the panel
installation was done by attendees of a three-day,
hands-on solar thermal training session, instructed
by Peter Skinner.

Ground-Mount Structure during construction.  
Notice that for protection, all underground piping
was contained within individual 4" corrugated
piping.  Solar piping was insulated with Armaflex
closed cell insulation.  Pipes to the pool were
flexible PVC.  Note that the pool contractor buried
their flexible PVC lines without such protection.  We
take steps to build longevity into our systems.  

A Taco six-zone relay control board was
removed from its original housing and installed
as the heart of this controller.  Safety circuits
were wired so neon indicators would quickly
point out any system malfunctions and to
simplify day-to-day operation.

"Old School" Panel design includes large diameter
neon pilot lights, rotary fuel selector switches and
pressure/vaccum indicator gauges to monitor fuel
filter and burner status.  Three Honeywell
programmable thermostats (top) serve three
heating zones in the warehouse.

Taken during the pool installation, this picture
shows six ground mounted AET 4'x10' panels with
the pool filter and the pool in the foreground.   
Installation of the underground piping to the pool
and the house was coordinated with the pool
contractor.  This system provides solar hot water,
solar pool heating and solar space heating,

Flushing, NY - 26 Roof-Mounted PV Panels offer a neat 6.1 KW contribution toward this home's energy
consumption.  APEX Thermal Services subcontracted to OnForce Solar on this project!

Two AET 4' x 10' panels pitched up South on an
East-facing roof provide the horsepower for this
system.  A 120 gallon Rheem Solar tank resides in
the basement to store the collected energy.

Neatness is a key component to a successful
installation.  Note that the hot-out pipe on the left
is parallel with the mounting strut.

Woodbury, CT - Nine Ground-Mounted 4' x 12' Unglazed Pool-Heating Panels provide solar pool heating in this
setting.  The owner said his grand kids avoided the pool, because it was too cold.  Due to the large surface
area and summer outdoor temperatures, these systems can warm a pool rather quickly, allowing for maximum
comfort and a longer swimming season.  APEX Thermal Services subcontracted to OnForce Solar on this project.

Cornwall, NY - Often times, the best path for the line set to the thermal panels is on the outside of the home.  2"
PVC pipe houses 3/4" copper pipe covered by 3/8" Armaflex insulation.  Whatever path the pipes take, neatness
is key to customer satisfaction.  Two 4' x 8' SunEarth panels feed an 80 gallon Rheem solar tank in the basement.  
APEX Thermal Services subcontracted to OnForce Solar on this project.

Cornwall, NY - Note the mounting system preparations associated with this 26 Panel PV System.  The existing Solar
Thermal System, installed by yours truly, is in the foreground on both photos.  APEX Thermal Services was also
subcontracted by OnForce Solar to be instrumental with this PV install.

Tarrytown, NY - These two homes were just 18 inches apart, with power and phone lines somewhat restricting our
access.  How would we get the 4' x 8' SunEarth panels up there?  APEX Thermal Services designed a temporary
structure to work from and to lift the panels safely to the roof.  An 80 gallon solar tank resides in the basement.  
APEX Thermal Services was subcontracted by OnForce Solar on this project.

The Wild Center (under construction) utilizes two
159-gallon Stiebel Eltron solar storage tanks with
controls to help elevate water temperatures, for
injection into the Museum's pellet boiler powered
space heating system.

Maryann H. wanted an off-grid solar thermal system.
A 20 Watt Solar PV panel provides power for the
solar circulator.  Two 4' x 8' SunEarth panels and a
120 gallon tank provide a good amount of solar
energy storage.  

As the sun's intensity increases, the PV panel's
output increases, which increases the speed of the
DC circulator.  As the sun becomes less intense, the
speed of circulation decreases.  Once shade hits
the solar panel, the flow stops completely.

Three 4' x 8' SunEarth panels provide 96 sq. ft. of
collector surface area, piped directly to the drain
back tank (not shown).  A 120 gallon Rheem tank
provides solar energy storage and feeds the existing
indirect tank.

Larry and Deborah F. were actually being pressured
by their children to do something positive for the
environment.  They decided to install a solar hot
water system.  

Welcome to the "Recent Projects" web page of APEX Thermal Services.  
We take great pride in our work, and it shows!

APEX Thermal Services provided design and installation services to The Wild Center,
Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, Tupper Lake, NY.  This installation won
both State and National awards for its innovative design.  Click here to visit our home
page for links to associated articles on the awards!

APEX Thermal Services provided the custom design and
installation of the "Old-School" Multi-fuel boiler controls
at the Solaqua Power and Art / Sundog Solar
Warehouse, in East Chatham, NY

At APEX Thermal Services, we are as proud of our installations as our
customers are.  You need to make a call or contact us by email to
realize the benefits of installing solar hot water, pool heating and
radiant heating systems.

Contact us at: (845) 430 5825 or email: info@apexthermal.com

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