Heliocol Reviews vs. the Competition
SOURCE: https://blog.superiorsolar.com/heliocol-reviews-vs.-the-competition
Heating:
Heliocolđź“·
608,970 Btu’s per day
76,121 Btu’s per panel per day
Techno-Solis
585,044 Btu’s per day
73,131 Btu’s per panel per day
Fafco
584,637 Btu’s per day
73,080 Btu’s per panel per day
Aquatherm
553,344 Btu’s per day
69,168 Btu’s per panel per day
Hi-Tec
483,437 Btu’s per day
60,430 Btu’s per panel per day
*Comparisons based on an 8-panel system
Warranty
Heliocol
Covers labor, parts, panels (against manufacturers defects), and protects against freezing for 12 years
Limited lifetime warranty prorated at 50%
Techno-Solis
Covers panels only for 10 years
Limited lifetime warranty prorated at 50%
Fafco
Covers panels and labor for 12 years
Limited lifetime warranty prorated at 50%
Aquatherm
Covers panels and labor for 10 years
Limited lifetime warranty prorated at 50%
Solar Hydronics/Hi-Tec
Covers panels and labor for 12 years
Limited lifetime warranty prorated at 50%
Suntrek
Covers panels only for 15 years
Panel Connectors
Heliocol
Require no maintenance tightening of panel clamps. Â The system uses uv-protected polypropylene clamps with an internal o-ring. Â Once properly installed by an authorized dealer, these connections operate for the lifetime of the system without any maintenance.
Techno-Solis
Connects panels using radiator-like hoses: deteriorate over time, often leaving streak stains on the roof.
Uses metal clamps over the hoses: require regular tightening to prevent leakage.
Fafco
Connects panels using radiator-like hoses: deteriorate over time, often leaving streak stains on the roof.
Uses metal clamps over the hoses: require regular tightening to prevent leakage.
Aquatherm
Connects panels using radiator-like hoses: deteriorate over time, often leaving streak stains on the roof.
Uses metal clamps over the hoses: require regular tightening to prevent leakage.
Hi-Tec
Connects panels using radiator-like hoses: deteriorate over time, often leaving streak stains on the roof.
Uses metal clamps over the hoses: require regular tightening to prevent leakage.
Suntrek
Connects panels using radiator-like hoses: deteriorate over time, often leaving streak stains on the roof.
Uses metal clamps over the hoses: require regular tightening to prevent leakage.
Industry
Heliocol
ISO 9001 (1999)
ISO 14001 (2008)
NSF Standard 50 Certification (2011)
NSF Standard 61 (2009)
Aquatherm
ISO 9001 (2011)
NSF Standard 50 Certification (2011)
Roof Protection
Heliocol
Patented mounting system withstands hurricane force winds without straps
Patented mounting system allows Heliocol to be mounted into trusses ensuring leak-free penetrations for the life of the system and your roof (the only panel in the industry)
No straps means fewer penetrations into your roof
Separate-tube design relieves lift pressure
Separate-tube design allows roof to breathe, preventing buildup of moisture
Techno-Solis
Monolithic panels require straps to anchor panels to the roof
Fafco
SunSaver monolithic panels require straps to anchor panels to the roof
Aquatherm
Monolithic panels require straps to anchor panels to the roof
Hi-Tec
Monolithic panels require straps to anchor panels to the roof
Suntrek
Roll-out panels require straps and glue to attach them to the roof
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