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Solar panels are rated by FSEC (Florida Solar Energy Center) in BTUs per SqFt. The higher the BTU, the more
heat output. The average output is 900 to 1000 BTUs. This only equates to a 3 to 7% difference between brands.
The best method to determine the value is to divide the total cost by the total SqFt of panel. The lower the cost per
SqFt, the better the value.
A quality Solar Heater will typically last 10 to 20 years. They are very low maintenance.
BRAND C OMPARISON
General Description
Vortex is made in Florida, USA. It is a Commercial Grade panel
with 25% more material content than the industry standard, resulting
in increased durability and longevity. The Header and Absorber
are made from Co-polymer (polypropylene and polyethylene) virgin
black plastic containing a proprietary ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer with
an In-House continuous extrusion process using vacuum forming.
The Absorber is comprised of four extruded strips heat sealed
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Reinforced
Weld
HEADER
12
1/8 Dia.
Hole @
1/2 C/C
ABSORBER
Vortex
B
C
Technical Data
THERMAL PERFORMANCE RATING*
MODEL NO.
PANEL OUTPUT* (Btu/day / Kj/day)
SQ. FT. OUTPUT* (Btu/ft 2 / Kj/m 2)
EFFICIENCY (Btu/ft2 /(1600 Btu/ft2 Avg))
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
DRY (lbs / kg)
VT48
/
VT48
45,600 /
48,100
958
/
10,858
60%
U.S.
Metric
VT40
/
VT40
38,100 /
40,181
958
/
10,858
60%
U.S.
Metric
VT32 /
VT32
30,400 /
32,060
958
/
10,858
60%
4x12
1.22x3.66
4x10
1.22x3.05
4x8
144
47.50
50.75
1.90
1.48
47.64
/
/
/
/
/
/
365.8
120.7
128.9
4.83
3.76
4.43
120.25
47.50
50.75
1.90
1.48
39.79
/
/
/
/
/
/
305.4
120.7
128.9
4.83
3.76
3.62
95.575
47.50
50.75
1.90
1.48
31.65
/
/
/
/
/
/
242.8
120.7
128.9
4.83
3.76
2.88
30
64.3
1.35
4.12
/
/
/
/
13.6
29.1
6.74
15.57
25
55.4
1.39
3.64
/
/
/
/
11.3
25.1
6.95
13.76
20
45.4
1.46
3.18
/
/
/
/
9.1
20.6
7.18
12.02
10
3.0
4-5
/
/
/
633
190
253-316
10
2.5
4-5
/
/
/
633
158
253-316
10
2.5
4-5
/
/
/
633
158
253-316
0.15
90
35
/
/
/
1.03
620
241
95%
92%
Authorized Dealer:
U.S.
Metric