Solar sensors

[sinead]

Installing a thermal solar panel today, it came with a Viessmman controller, unexpectedly, it came with two sensors, but neither were marked as high and low temp or collector and cylinder etc. One comes with a grey cable and no other markings, the other, in a sealed bag, has a black cable, again no markings, but its bag has a part no. 7170965, anyone able to identify these for me? regards to all, Brendan

 

[markfxy]

you'd better be quick it'll be dark soon!

 

[Gray0689]

The grey cable is for collector censer black for cylinder the grey is heat proof

 

[sinead]

The grey cable is for collector censer black for cylinder the grey is heat proof

many thanks, Gray,obviously you've had occasion to use these. I'll be able to get home now before it gets dark.

 

[westyvip]

Just finished my solar thermal training this week and while its fresh im 150% positive that the black is the collector sensor!

 

[Gray0689]

Just finished my solar thermal training this week and while its fresh im 150% positive that the black is the collector sensor!

Did you do viesmann I dint think so as I said grey wire
Use the black one outside and it will melt and I know this with experience of doing it on my first 3 instals lol
Ps don't fit viesmann solar any more to many problems with air

 

[westyvip]

i didnt do a manufacturers course, i did the logic certification course. The course instructor did stress that the black sensor was always the collector sensor although it seems he/i am wrong in this case! Just shows how important it is to consult the maufacturers instructions! Just out of interest is there a solar thermal kit you do recommend?

 

[Gray0689]

i didnt do a manufacturers course, i did the logic certification course. The course instructor did stress that the black sensor was always the collector sensor although it seems he/i am wrong in this case! Just shows how important it is to consult the maufacturers instructions! Just out of interest is there a solar thermal kit you do recommend?

Yes mate I only use kingspan thermomax solar now great kit easy to install and super efficient

 

[westyvip]

Thats actually the same kit that was recommended by some on the course, hearing alot of good reviews about it!

 

[westyvip]

Yes mate I only use kingspan thermomax solar now great kit easy to install and super efficient

Also, do you install the solar manifold and framework, cylinder, pump station etc and then just fit the tubes prior to commisioning?

 

[Gray0689]

Also, do you install the solar manifold and framework, cylinder, pump station etc and then just fit the tubes prior to commisioning?

Thermomax
Yes fit manifold pumping station the hole works even fill and vent with glycol then fit tubes
Simple plug and play set up