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introducing
TM
Version 3
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In this environmentally
challenging world,
it’s time to rethink
our heating...
2 Environmental change
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10º 60º
5º 0º
900
55º
1000
The all-electric
low carbon
1100
solution
The new Solar EclipseTM solar hot
water system from Dimplex offers
a sustainable energy solution for
1200
the future with a range of packages
designed for the individual needs of
kWh/m2 of solar energy per year in UK properties throughout the UK.
The Solar EclipseTM system offers 12
pre-packaged kits to choose from,
It’s time to harness the making specification simple and
sun’s energy installation easy. And when
combined with Dimplex electric
Every year the sun provides over 8000 times as much energy as heating offers the ideal low carbon
we consume worldwide. In the UK we receive between 900 and all-electric home that is not only
1200 kWh of energy per m2 per year. This is enough to provide compliant with Part L of the Building
up to 60% of a property’s total water heating needs, reducing Regulations but future proof with
fuel bills and building carbon emissions. low running costs guaranteed.
The solution 3
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introducing
TM
4 Solar Eclipse
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the flexible
solution
• Complete solar hot water package – including
2
2, 4 and 6m collector kits, heat transfer
system, full range of installation accessories
How Solar Works
and choice of solar hot water cylinders. Electric Solution Collector
• Purpose designed solar cylinders with high
efficiency coils, fully optimised for solar water
heating. Choice of options for electric heating
or boiler based systems.
• Choice of roof mounting options for slate, tile
or flat roofs or integrated flush roof mounting.
• Separate control and pump station allowing
Solar
flexible and convenient installation in relation Domestic hot water pump
to the cylinder. station
• 25 year solar cylinder warranty.
• 10 year solar collector warranty.
the right
The solar package is selected according to how much water is used in the
property. The table below provides a guide as to the cylinder size for a given
property. Once selected this will determine how many solar collectors are required
kit for your to heat the water. The solar kit can then be read off from the table.
175
collectors
1
2 bed/1 bath & 1 shower 90 100 175 1
3 bed/1 bath & 2 showers 90/130 100/140 175/215 1/2
With 12 pre-configured kits to choose from,
each designed to suit the needs of differing 4 bed/1 bath & 2 showers 130/170 140/180 215/255 2/3
properties, choosing the right kit for your 4 bed/1 bath & 3 showers 170 180/230 255/305 3
installation is easy using our three step selection 5 bed/2 bath & 2 showers 215 230 305 3
process.
Once the number of collectors and cylinder size has been determined, select the
roof kit. This should be selected to suit the roof type of the property. The kits come
with the following mounting options:
• Pitched tile roof
• Pitched slate roof
• Mounted flush with the roof using the integrated roof kit*
• Flat roof – a dedicated roof kit that provides the correct elevation
for the collector.
*This requires a section of the roof covering to be removed which is then replaced with the solar panel.
Step 1 will have determined the number of collectors you require and Step 2 the
roof type.
Once these requirements have been determined the appropriate solar kit can
easily be selected from the table below.
If you have any questions regarding the selection of the correct kit for your needs,
please contact us on 0845 600 5111
STEP 1
Property type 1 bed 1 shower 3 bed 1 bath + 2 showers 4 bed 1 bath + 3 showers
2 bed 1 bath + 1 shower 4 bed 1 bath + 2 showers 5 bed 2 bath + 2 showers
Component 1 Collector Kit 2m2 2 Collector Kit 4m2 3 Collector Kit 6m2
Collector 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
Control unit • • • • • • • • • • • •
STEP 2
Pump unit • • • • • • • • • • • •
Heat transfer medium 20 litre • • • • • • • • • • • •
Expansion vessel 8 litre + fixing kit • • • • - - - - - - - -
Expansion vessel 18 litre + fixing kit - - - - • • • • • • • •
Roof Type* T S I F T S I F T S I F
STEP 3
Normal • • • • - - - - - - - -
Normal + Extension - - - - • • • • - - - -
Normal + 2 Extension - - - - - - - - • • • •
Dimplex SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL SOL
Solar Kit 200T 200S 200I 200F 400T 400S 400I 400F 600T 600S 600I 600F
solar Direct
220
392
B
Top T&P
cylinders sensor
Hot Outlet
Top Immersion
Secondary Return
507
provides optimum heat transfer from the solar
system to the hot water cylinder. Cold Inlet
265
240
Solar Coil
Direct electric cylinders come with two
immersions and a single solar coil, while indirect
versions have twin coils allowing an electric, gas
or oil boiler to be connected.
Indirect
220
T&P
High levels of insulation (60mm thick) provides
B
low energy losses, allowing the cylinders to retain Hot Outlet
the maximum amount possible of the valuable
energy captured from the sun.
Auxillary
Coil
Each cylinder has two sensor pockets allowing
the monitoring of top and bottom cylinder Twin
Thermostat
temperatures for improved solar system control.
869 Immersion
Twin
607
Thermostat
507
Cold Inlet
265
240
Performance
Solar Coil Auxillary Coil
Total Auxillary Cylinder Overall Dim T&P Lower Top Flow Return Cold Solar Aux Heat-up Reheat Heat loss
Product Capacity Volume Diameter Height B Valve Immersions Immersion Immersion Flow Return Coil Coil Inlet Coil Coil time time in 24h
(litre) (litre) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) size sqm size sqm (mins) (mins) (kW/24hr)
SCx175sd 175 100 574 1264 463 1080 2 593 908 542 380 - - 300 1.1 - 20 14 1.78
SCx215sd 215 140 574 1506 584 1322 2 593 1150 542 380 - - 300 1.1 - 24 17 2.19
SCx255sd 255 180 574 1773 584 1589 2 593 1417 542 380 - - 300 1.1 - 28.5 20 2.31
SCx305sd 305 230 574 2049 584 1865 2 593 1693 542 380 - - 300 1.1 - 34 24 2.51
SCx175si 175 90 574 1264 463 1080 1 593 - 542 275 904 642 300 1.1 0.75 18 13 1.78
SCx215si 215 130 574 1506 584 1322 1 593 - 542 275 904 642 300 1.1 0.75 21.5 16 2.19
SCx255si 255 170 574 1773 584 1589 1 593 - 542 275 904 642 300 1.1 0.75 25 19 2.31
SCx305si 305 215 574 2049 584 1865 1 593 - 542 275 904 642 300 1.1 0.75 30 22 2.51
the Dimplex
all electric
low carbon
solution
Building Regulations Part L deals with the
energy efficiency of buildings. In order to
comply with the requirements for new
buildings, designers must demonstrate that
predicted building carbon dioxide emissions
are less than a calculated maximum target
level.
the Dimplex
solution to
Part L
compliance
The example below illustrates how electric
heating combined with modest building fabric Original Improved kgCO2
improvements and solar water heating can easily building building Saving
comply with the latest building regulations. U-Values U-Values
U-Values 4.26
Example building
Wall 0.35 0.27
This example takes a 'worst case scenario', of a block Windows 2.0 1.70
of 6 flats with the building fabric standards meeting
2002 elemental u-values and with electric storage / Ground Floor 0.25 0.20
panel heating specified: Roof 0.16 0.14
• Typical block of 6 flats. Openings % floor area 25% 17% 0.69
Average floor area = 52.5m2
• Built to 2002 standards: U values: Common areas heated No No –
- wall – 0.35 HW cylinder capacity 175L 175L –
- windows – 2.0
Air permeability 10 10 –
- ground floor – 0.25
- roof – 0.16 Heating system Storage heaters DuoHeat
• Air permeability = 10m3/m2/hr@50Pa + panels + panels 2.25
• Openings = 25% of floor area
Renewables None 2m2 solar 2.01
Using the block assessment method, the following (top floor flats only)
results are obtained:
Original Improved Total kgCO2
Target Emission Rate TER = 36.76 kgCO2/m2/yr Block DER Block DER Saving
Dwelling Emission Rate DER = 45.76 kgCO2/m2/yr
45.76 FAIL 36.55 PASS 9.21
Combinations of measures to
achieve compliance
Because the DER is greater than the TER target, this
'worst case' scenario building fails to comply with the
new Part L requirements. A number of options are
available to provide the necessary improvements:
• Improve the thermal performance of the
resource
This example illustrates just one of a wide variety of compliance strategies
building fabric
that can be employed to meet the requirements of Part L.
• Improve the controllability of the
heating system For more details on complying with Part L and a range of other issues
• Reduce the glazed area affecting the heating industry visit Resource – www.dimplex-resource.co.uk
• Add solar water heating
• Reduce air permeability
Solar specification
Height 137mm
Optional accessories Width 134mm
15m flexible hose: allows connection between the collector Depth 38mm
and the cylinder/pumps station in one fully
insulated length, removing the number of Features
joints in pipe work and the potential for leaks. LCD display with backlight
3 temperature probes
Air separator: Mounted at high level provides a means of
removing air from the system during filling,
when not using a flush and fill pump
Service, maintenance and warranty
Approvals Dimplex solar systems are designed for long life and when
serviced regularly will provide many years of high
Dimplex solar cylinders: KIWA approval to building regulations G3
performance hot water heating. It is recommended that the
and Water regulations UK, N.Ireland and
solar systems be serviced bi-annually and the heat transfer
Scotland.
fluid should be replaced once every 5 years.
Solar panel: EN 12975
10 Solar specification
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FAQ’s
If you have any questions regarding a building development and its SAP Listed buildings and conservation areas will require special planning
rating please visit www.dimplex-resource.co.uk or call our heating design applications before a solar system could be considered.
department on 0845 600 5111. The solar system heats stored water, so where there is a combination
Existing building boiler rather than a hot water cylinder, the combination boiler needs to
be of a specification suitable for handling a pre-heated cold water
With the ever-increasing evidence of climate change, it is essential that supply. A storage cylinder will then need to be added to the property.
we reduce carbon dioxide emissions for the future of the planet.
Not only will a solar thermal water heating package help the Is there enough sun in the UK to
environment but it can make a positive contribution to the running costs
of the home. A solar system can provide as much as 60% of the total hot
make a solar system worthwhile?
water used per year.
In the UK the sun provides from 900 – 1200kWh of heat energy per
year for every square metre. Using a solar system, this energy can be
Can I increase the number of transferred into your hot water providing as much as 60% of your total
annual hot water usage.
collectors on the roof for better
Even on overcast days the solar system contributes to the heating of the
performance? hot water reducing the amount of energy used from an immersion heater
The greater the surface area of collector on the roof the greater the or gas/oil boiler and therefore reducing costs and carbon emissions.
heating capacity of the solar system. However in the UK the summer
months can be very hot, compared with the winter months and during Can I use a solar system with a
these periods of hot weather, a solar system can heat the stored water
very quickly, spending the rest of the day trying to dissipate heat from the combination boiler?
system to prevent overheating. Oversizing the solar collectors will improve
Some manufacturers produce a combination boiler suitable for use with
the spring/ autumn/ winter performance when expected performance is
solar systems and can accept a pre-heated cold water supply. A solar
quite low, but can quickly stop functioning during warmer weather.
system should not be operated with a standard combination boiler
The Dimplex packages are selected to provide the correct balance of
without first consulting the manufacturer to check suitability. A storage
performance versus cost, and reduce periods of overheating.
cylinder will be required in the property.
Further solar panels may be purchased separately with their roof
extension kits if required but consideration must be given to the volume
of heat transfer fluid used and accommodate this with the appropriate
Are there any planning restrictions?
sized expansion vessel. A solar system should not be installed without first checking the current
planning restrictions that apply to the property. Listed buildings and
My home is electrically heated is it conservation areas require special planning approval.
suitable for a solar system? A solar panel that protrudes 100mm above the roof line at any point
requires planning permission before installation.
An electrically heated home is ideal for solar thermal water heating
It is necessary to check with the local authority planning department
systems. Dimplex provide a range of cylinders with one heat exchanger
before committing to a solar system to check if any restrictions apply.
coil and two immersions allowing the solar system to preheat the hot
water cylinder which can then be topped up with the immersions when
necessary using a programmer and thermostat.
FAQ 11
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Useful Numbers
Tel: 0845 600 5111
Fax: Customer Services: 01489 773053
Brochure line: 01489 773063
Main Reception: 01489 773050
Email: customer.services@dimplex.co.uk
Websites: www.dimplex.co.uk
www.dimplex-resource.co.uk
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