Split Sytems

These are systems where the panels are on your roof and the cylinder is placed vertically on the ground. These systems require sensors, a pump and a controller (the pump will switch on when the sensor in the collector panels shows a higher temperature than the sensor in the water cylinder). These systems are generally more expensive than close-coupled systems, but are appropriate in situations where a roof-tank is not a possibility. Both flat-plate collectors and highly efficient evacuated tubes are available for this configuration.