Sun Lizard Solar Heat Collector -- Installation

Who installs?

The Solar Heat Collector can be attached to a your own custom ducts. However we recommend that you assess your requirements and either consult with us or a qualified mechanical engineer for larger installations. Please ensure qualified tradesman are used to do the installation where required.


Optimum Orientation and Angles
The solar heat collectors need within the elevation range to obtain optimum solar gain. To calculate this you will firstly need to observe what your latitude is in your local area.

The table below shows examples of various major centers of Australia and their latitudinal range.

Latitudinal Range
Examples of Major Centers

15°- 20°
Cairns

20° - 25°
Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone

25° - 30°
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Lismore, Geraldton

30° - 35°
Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Adelaide, Perth

35° - 40°
ACT, Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong

40° - 45 °
Devonport, Launceston, Hobart

Then refer to the table below and match your latitudinal range with the recommended elevation range and orientation. Then determine whether the roof in the heat collectors will be sitting on is of the correct pitch and orientation. If not, frames will be required.

Latitudinal Range
Solar Heat Collector

Optimum Elevation
Elevation Range

15°- 20°
5°S - 0°
15°S - 10°N

20° - 25°
0°- 5°N
10°S - 15°N

25° - 30°
5°N - 10°N
5°S - 20°N

30° - 35°
10°N - 15°N
0° - 25°N

35° - 40°
15°N - 20°N
5°N - 30°N

40° - 45 °
20°N - 25°N
10°N - 35°N