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Registered as EPOCH Energy Technology Corporation on August 13, 2001, EPOCH is dedicated to designing, producing and marketing alternative energy solutions that protect our environment. Our major products include the EPOCH Oxy-Hydrogen Generator that are enjoying rapid growth in the industrial sector for steel-cutting, welding and brazing, boiler and burner applications as a substitute for traditional acetylene, propane, LPG and other fuel oils. In addition, EPOCH carries an extensive line of solar energy products, including lighting, chargers, energy packs, PV Cells; and vacuum-tube solar water heaters.
Adhering to the spirit of “creating a cleaner living environment around the world and promoting the use of sustainable energy sources”, EPOCH actively strives to develop green-energy products based on our Oxy-Hydrogen Generators and solar energy products. Through active R&D, we are expanding into new international markets, establishing global distribution networks, and striving to provide the highest quality and customer service to the world. We also hope to be the primary example to the world of the development of Taiwan’s green energy industry. With versatile, competitive products and services, we are becoming one of the most important green energy organizations around the globe.
With Our president, Mr. Jacky Lin, has led the EPOCH team in these developments since receiving his first patent in 1993; through continual efforts and capital investment, the first prototype was created in 1998. This achievement has won recognition from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and was awarded a project subsidy grant to recruit overseas experts to assist in R&D. President Lin has won many prestigious awards, including the ROC 3rd Annual Outstanding Character Award; the ROC Small & Medium Business Outstanding Character Award; the ROC 6th Annual Global Industrial Survey Award; the ROC 6th Annual Golden Root Award; The Taiwan Excellence award; and most recently, an honorary national award from Energy Globe in Brussels, Belgium in May 2008.
The key advantages of the EPOCH Oxy-Hydrogen Generator are that pure water is the source for making our fuel, the oxy-hydrogen mixed gas created from water is harmless and non-polluting. Since this fuel is created on demand, there are no risks associated with transporting or storing of high-pressure, explosive tanks. Moreover, only 1cc of water can produce 1700cc of mixed oxygen-hydrogen gas; the only bi-product of burning oxy-hydrogen fuel is water vapor, making it the perfect renewable energy. Considering the capability of significantly lowering fuel costs and eliminating CO2 emissions, our products are the best choice for industries that require a flame, such as IC surface cleaning or toxic material treatment in the electronics industry; thermal melting in plastic, rubber, chemicals, pulp or dyeing industries; production of glass, ceramics and bricks; waste incineration and cremation; food processing, and so much more. In addition, we are working to adapt Oxy-Hydrogen Generator technology into future applications such as automobile and motorcycle engines, high-speed rail transportation as a supplemental or alternative energy source; or even in shipping and space travel. The company has even developed a self-contained mobile biohazard purification system to make use of the high-temperature capability of Oxy-Hydrogen Generator fuel, integrated into a mobile incinerator system. This invention has won wide attention internationally.
To keep on top of the trend of recycling energy sources, EPOCH has actively engaged in the R&D and promotion of Photo-Voltaic (PV Cell) solar energy products. We have established Energy Life Showrooms extensively in key marketing locations in Taiwan’s leading 3C enterprise, TsannKuen, for showcasing EPOCH products and providing sales and service. Furthermore, EPOCH’s Vacuum-Tube Solar Heater, the only domestic Vacuum Tube Solar Heater certified with the “GreenMark” for energy savings, has established its own sales channels all over Taiwan; high-quality and efficient solar streetlights are also being used to brilliantly light up the HSR Tainan Station and many other locations. Other solar products such as garden lights, decorative lights and solar chargers are highly praised for their excellent quality, moderate prices, and most of all, for their green concept of power consumption.
The office and manufacturing facilities of EPOCH are located at the Southern Taiwan’s Benchou Environmental Science Park.
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from President Jacky Lin The success of Epoch
Energy Technology Corporation (E.E.T.C.) is the result of developing a method
by which ordinary soft water can be instantly transformed into a remarkable fuel
source, oxygen-hydrogen fuel. Our Oxy-hydrogen generators are manufactured with
the hope of helping to make our dream of a cleaner Earth come true.
The simple principle behind transforming water into Hydrogen and Oxygen through
electrolysis was discovered a long time ago. Hydrogen is an excellent natural
resource, abundant and clean, which can be well utilized. Oxygen is also good
for supporting combustion. This rational is known to every high school student.
Unfortunately, due to the immaturity of technology in the past, it could not be
adapted for use in our ordinary daily lives as a viable substitute fuel resource.
The Energy Evolution Begins
With unyielding determination and systematic
developments, R&D engineers in E.E.T.C. have changed everything, making the
impossible possible. E.E.T.C. has developed and manufactured EPOCH oxy-hydrogen
generators successfully with high efficiency, functional variety and reasonable
prices, making our products very competitive with conventional fuel sources. Our
main goal is by making Oxy-hydrogen fuel accessible to everyone, we can all significantly
improve the quality of our environment.
EPOCH Oxy-hydrogen generators
transform the renewable resource—water into an ideal fuel, which can replace dangerous
and toxic petroleum, propane and LPG, acetylene and coal, which are currently
polluting the Earth and damaging people’s lives.
The vision for E.E.T.C.
can be summed up in one sentence, “Give me a glass of water;
and I will give you a safe, clean and renewable fuel in return.”
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History of EPOCH ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CORP |
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1994 First of many patents for Oxy-Hydrogen Generators granted in Taiwan, with numerous international patent certificates to follow.
1998 Global debut of the EPOCH Oxy-Hydrogen Generator.
1999 Excellent Product Award in Taiwan.
2000 Marketing of products into USA, Europe, Asia counties.
Aug. 2001 Small & Medium Business Outstanding Character Award.
Aug. 2001 3rd Annual Outstanding Character Award.
Nov. 2002 Granted ISO.9001 international Quality Certificate.
Nov. 2003 MOEA approval on “Strategic Key Emerging Industry” .
Oct, 2004 6th Annual Global Industrial Survey Award.
Aug. 2005 Product series gained “SLG CE MARK” from Germany.
Mar. 2007 Registration for the over-the-counter stock exchange (code: 3472).
May 2007 Moved into new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility at No. 3, Bengong 5th Rd., Banchou Environmental Science and Technology Park in Southern Taiwan, Gangshan Township, Kaohsiung County.
Jul. 2007 Applied for capital increase, working capital reached NT$360 Million.
Dec. 2007 Number of employees: 77; average age of employees: 33.1 .
Jan. 2008 6th Annual Golden Root Award for Model Enterprise.
Jan. 2008 Authentication of “GreenMark Product”.
Apr. 2008 Award of “Excellent Product of Taiwan”.
Apr. 2008 Participated in “2008 Formula F3 Racing China Open”, the EPOCH Team winning first place in total score accumulation.
May 2008 Received an honorary national award from Energy Globe, one of the most prestigious energy organizations in the world.
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| Product
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Oxy-Hydrogen Generator
EPOCH Oxy-Hydrogen Generator is the company’s flagship product.
EPOCH Oxy-Hydrogen Generator separates water into a mixed Oxygen and Hydrogen gas. Full working pressure is reached in 20~30 seconds, creating a convenient form of combustible energy due to the flammability of Hydrogen and combustion-supporting nature of Oxygen. Once activated, the transient temperature can reach between 800 to 3,000 degrees centigrade. This can be used extensively for cutting steel, welding, brazing, and heat treating. EPOCH’s oxy-hydrogen generators are perfect wherever a flame is required, from small applications to large industrial incinerators. We can effectively eliminate the transportation and explosion risks, high costs, high energy consumption and incomplete combustion that are associated with traditional gas fuel, such as propane, LPG and acetylene. The fuel created by Oxy-Hydrogen Generators comes from ordinary soft, filtered water, and a small amount of electricity. In the event of un-burnt gas, the dispersed Oxygen and Hydrogen will naturally diffuse into the atmosphere and cause no harm or pollution to the environment or people. Since our fuel is available on demand, no storage is required, which effectively eliminates explosion risk. When burned, the only bi-product is water vapor, making our fuel totally renewable, causing no depletion of limited resources from the earth. EPOCH’s oxy-hydrogen gas is most economical, 1 cc of water can produce 1700 cc of Oxygen/Hydrogen mixed gas!
The EP-2000 Mobile Biohazard Purification System
EPOCH’s EP-2000 Mobile Biohazard Purification System is a recently developed, heavy-duty innovation developed using our Oxy-Hydrogen Generators, where a high-temperature Oxy-Hydrogen flame is used to perform highly efficienct biohazard purification tasks in a completely self-contained mobile platform, capable of handling contagious virus/media locally. Traditionally, infectious waste is transported to an incinerator plant for processing, posing health risks during transportation. However, the EP-2000 can be quickly dispatched wherever needed. Our technology is different from common mobile incinerators in that its ultra-clean fuel and superior filtration system virtually eliminates not only the infectious material, but without harming the environment. The most significant implication of the Mobile Biohazard Purification System is that it is like a fire engine for extinguishing epidemics. Instead of reacting to the spread of disease outbreaks; highly contagious epidemics such as SARS and Bird Flu can be stopped at the source. When not being used in emergency situations, the EP-2000 can be used for handling a variety of waste and refuse. Major applications of the EP-2000 include incineration and elimination of media related to SARS and Bird Flu epidemics, hospital and medical waste treatment, and case-specific waste treatment for communities, factories, military compounds, and campuses.
Vacuum-tube Solar Water-heater
EPOCH’s Vacuum-tube Solar Water-heater is the only solar water heater to be awarded the GreenMark (Nos. 03747, 03748) issued by the Taiwan EPA and MOEA; EPOCH is also the licensed manufacturer and supplier of this product, as issued by Bureau of Energy, MOEA in the promotion of solar energy water heaters. EPOCH Vacuum-tube Solar Water-heaters use highly efficient, advanced, impact-resistant mineral glass vacuum tubes for heat collection, and can qualify for government subsidies in many areas. EPOCH has also setup Energy Life Showrooms at the industry leading TsannKuen 3C locations all over Taiwan, which offer direct sales of this product.
Solar Technology Products
Solar Technology Products include high-quality, low-priced solar streetlights and solar garden lights. The Energy Life Showrooms also exhibit and sell these EPOCH Solar Technology Products (small-scale solar-powered garden lights, decorative lights, lawn lights, festival lights, chargers, bicycle headlights, and even solar-powered toy cars). 154 of EPOCH’s solar streetlights are brilliantly lighting the Tainan HSR Station.
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Patent & Awards |
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Foreign Distributors
Malaysia－IRIS TECHNOLOGIES (M) SDN BHD
Address：IRIS Smart Technology Complex, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone：603-8996-0788
Singapore－Renertec Pte Ltd
Address：Blk 3016 Bedok North Ave 4, ＃05-07 EASTech, Singapore 489947
Telephone：+65-9751-1337
Vietnam－VINH THINH Co., Ltd.
Address：No., 12/41, 13 Fang Wan Jr Yi Street, 8 Shire, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Telephone：84-8-9502066
Japan－E.C.G Corporation
Address: 2F, Sea Shore 15-6BM, Koutouku, Tokyo Metropolice, Japan
Telephone：03-3699-2728; 03-6383-3955
Australia－Corio Maltings Pty Ltd.
Address: 23 Lowe Street, North Shore Geelong, Victoria, Australia 3214
Telephone：82-2-581-1616
Australia－Chung-Yi Trading Pty Ltd
Address：35 Kavanagh Wishart QLD 4122
Telephone：61-7-3849-5883
Iceland－E3 Pass Europe ehf
Address：Lagmula 5; 108 Reykjavik; Iceland
Telephone：+3548930015
Taiwan: Solar Heater Distributors
Syu Reng Company
Address: 32453
No.380, Sec. 3, Yanping Rd., Pingjhen City, Taoyuan County 324, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 3-4920976
Syu Yang Energy Technology Corp.
Address: 35155
No.205, Sec. 1, Yongjhen Rd., Toufen Township, Miaoli County 351, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 37-616541
Guang Yang Energy Technology Corp.
Address: 54259
No.145, Fusing Rd., Caotun Township, Nantou County 542, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 49-2321652
Tai Yang Enterprises Co., Ltd.
Address: 54259
No.122, Sinsing Rd., Shengang Township, Changhua County 509, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 4-7988628
Pu Li DuoEnterprise Co., Ltd.
Address: 43642
No.507-21, Jhongshan Rd., Cingshuei Township, Taichung County 436, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 4-26228595
Yu Cheng Hardware Store
Address: 61142
No. 14-7, Bitancun Village, Lucao Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan, R.O.C
Telephone: +886 5-3650432
Diang Chun Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Address: 71062
No.62, Sec. 1, Fuciang Rd., Yongkang City, Tainan County 710, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 5-3650432
Shang Hau Solar Energy
Address: 92842
No. 321, Mingdeyi Road, Donggang Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan, R.O.C
Telephone: +886 8-8338488
A Bo Luo Engineering Firm
Address: 97045
No.20, Lane 62, De-an 6th St., Hualien City, Hualien County 970, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 3-8331061
Yong Gu Engineering Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Address: 81556
No. 1-1, Hepingyi Road, Dashe Township, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan (R.O.C)
Telephone: +886 7-3553298
Taiwan: oxy-Hydrogen Generators Distributors & Agents
Sole Agent-Sung Cheng Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Address: 83345
No.121, Shennong Road, Wusong TownShip, Kaohsiung CountyTaiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 7-7321190
North Area Distributor-Sheng CyuanEnergy Technology Corp.
Address: 24257
7F., No.657-3, Jhongjheng Rd., Sinjhuang City, Taipei County 242, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 2-29017221
Middle Area Distributor-Jing Yu Cyuan Saving-Energy Technology Corp.
Address: 40757
No.72, Chaoma Rd., Situn District, Taichung City 407, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: +886 4-22542729
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Product Features
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"Hydrogen fuel" is assumed to be the fuel of the future. Our machines, which generate Oxygen and Hydrogen, have the following advances: Safety, Economy and Environmental friendliness. They are designed for industrial and commercial use, as well as households. Epoch has developed Oxy-Hydrogen Generators with the above mentioned advances to replace the use of acetylene, propane and other fuel gases. Our "Oxy-Hydrogen Generator" derives fuel directly from soft, clean water and a small amount of electricity, generating a fuel that has better heat concentration and less radiation than with other gas fuels. It eliminates the existing dangers of today's gas transportation and tank storage. Specifically, our machines assure safe, high quality work in metal cutting, soldering and welding, glass processing, jewelry processing, the food and beverage industry, boilers and kilns, incinerators, dual-fuel systems and many other applications.
．Meets and Exceeds ecology and environmental requirements：
The gas generated by our machines can be completely burned without smoke and carbon monoxide. Therefore, pollution, toxins and public nuisance won't be generated.
．Meets high standards of safety requirements：
Consistent torch- the energy is available as soon as you turn on the machine. Multiple safety devices are built-in. When insufficient water or coolant is present, or when overheated, the machine will cut off automatically, thus ensuring the safety of equipment and users alike.
．Economy and practicality：
Requires only easily accessible soft water and a small amount of electric power. The fuel produced can be widely applied, replacing traditional dangerous gases (including LPG and acetylene) currently used. Most existing equipment can be used with our generators.
．High Mobility：
The machine size is appropriate for its job, and many of our Oxy-hydrogen generators come installed with wheels to facilitate mobility. Each can immediately generate fuel after a minimum set-up, and be used for long periods.
．NO Heat Waste：
Eliminates heat waste and radiation. Maintaining a consistent working environment, thus preventing operator fatigue due to radiant heat.This can reduce operating costs and accidents. |
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Product Theory |
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Electricity flows from (D) to the Adjustable Transformer Controller (C) ; the alternating current then goes into the Commutator (B), and transforms into direct current. The direct current connects to the anode “+”, and cathode “-” in the electrolytic cell (A), to electrolyze water into pure hydrogen and oxygen. As the Oxy-hydrogen gas passes through the filter and pressure detector, the flame device (with anti-back-fire safety valve) ignites to a temperature between 800 and 3000 degrees centigrade. It can be used for precision welding, cutting, heating, and flame processing equipment, giving results that are economical, reliable, safe, and environmentally sound. |
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The currently used compressed and highly explosive industrial gas fuels for flame processing, including LPG, acetylene, and propane are all deadly in character. It's danger to everyone if transported and deadly to operate without care. Now the problems can be effectively eliminated. EPOCH Oxy-hydrogen Generators are safe, simple and easy to use.
This device generates Oxy-hydrogen gas from water using very little electricity. With great heat conduction and complete combustion, it upgrades the quality of metal processing, making Epoch generators a competitive hydrogen fuel gas supplier. Compared to acetylene, Oxy-hydrogen is much more economical, and it can save 50% on oxygen use. It can offer much higher efficiency in all processes requiring a flame or high heat source.The bi-product of burning oxy-hydrogen fuel is only water, so it really is the perfect renewable energy resource. |
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Cost And Efficiency Comparasons
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Cost Comparison of Oxy-hydrogen gas VS. Acetylene (1m Long steal Plate Cutting)*
Steel Thickness |
Acetylene |
Epoch Oxy-hydrogen Generator |
Efficiency |
Consumption
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Cost
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Time Min.'Sec."
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Electricity
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Coolant
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Cost($NT)
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6mm |
4 |
1.2373 |
2'00" |
0.09 |
35 |
0.892 |
1'52" |
8 seconds faster |
12mm |
9 |
3.253 |
2'20" |
0.155 |
38 |
1.158 |
2'16" |
4 seconds faster |
20mm |
9 |
4.0643 |
2'55" |
0.158 |
38 |
1.167 |
2'30" |
25 seconds
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50mm |
13 |
7.88 |
3'55" |
0.221 |
55 |
1.664 |
3'38" |
17 seconds
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Comparison Table of O2 Consumption using Oxy-hydrogen VS. Acetylene in Steel Plate Cutting*
Steel Thickness |
Acetylene |
Epoch Oxy-hydrogen Generator |
Cost Reduction % |
O2Consumption
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Cost
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O2Consumption(NL/min) |
Cost
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6mm |
18 |
1.7133 |
15 |
1.333 |
22.20% |
12mm |
30 |
3.337 |
25 |
2.7 |
19.09% |
20mm |
38 |
5.28 |
32 |
3.8 |
28.03% |
50mm |
44 |
8.2 |
32 |
3.8 |
53.66% |
Comparison Table of O2 Consumption by Using Acetylene, LPG and Oxy-hydrogen Gas in Cutting
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Benefit |
security |
Environmental Quality |
Cutting Quality |
Preheating Efficiency |
Source of raw Material |
acetylene |
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H2O |
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Q1: The Oxy-Hydrogen Generator produces oxygen and hydrogen gas. Why does it sometimes require additional oxygen to assist in the cutting process?
A1: Part of the energy needed to cut steel cleanly comes from ferrous oxidation, which requires a large volume of oxygen. To ensure a smooth cut, additional oxygen is needed. Compared with acetylene or LPG, our Oxy-Hydrogen Generators can still save up to 40% of oxygen consumption.
Q2: How safe is this machine?
A2: Since there is no need to store the fuel gases, there is no risk of gas tank rupture or explosion. Additionally, there are built-in safety features to enhance the safe operation of our machine.
Q3: What is the maximum thickness material this machine can cut?
A3: Cutting thickness actually depends on the skill of the operator, and the size of the machine. However, our largest model EP-1000 can cut steel up to 300mm in thickness.
Q4: Is any special apparatus required in using this machine compared with traditional fuels? Does this machine use the same tools as acetylene or LPG for cutting, heating, brazing or soldering?
A4: This system requires no special tools or fittings. You can keep all the same tooling and support equipment when you switch over to the oxy-hydrogen generator system.
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Products and the Specifications
Model |
SEP-260A |
SEP-200A |
P.S. |
Size（cm） |
195*182*83 |
190*182*83 |
Length*Width*High |
Weight（kg） |
49kg |
43kg |
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Vacuum Tubes |
24tubes（33.6kg） |
20tubes（28kg） |
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Water Capacity（L） |
250Litre |
200Litre |
Full |
Stainless Steel Quality |
SUS 304 |
SUS 304 |
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Method of Circulation |
Thermal Dynamics |
Thermal Dynamics |
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Family Size |
5-7 people |
3-5people |
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Product features
1.Convenient and suitable new choice
All our vacuum glass tubes are made of an exclusive 47mm size diameter, which are rust-free、corrosion proof、dirt free. Totally different from the conventional heaters which are subject to disturbing conditions, such as fluctuations in water pressure and unstable temperatures that are caused by clogged pipes.
2.Safe, power-saving new environmental concept
Our EPOCH solar water heater collects heat through vacuum pipes efficiently. The water is heated without using gas, which not only saves on the monthly gas bills, but also protects users from the danger of gas explosions or accidental poisoning. Our non-toxic and noise free solar heater will not produce the pollutants that conventional heaters produce.
3.The installation of safety glass ensures safety. (Ten-year durability guarantee)
The vacuum heat collecting tubes are made from borosilicate glass with a 90% absorption rate, and can withstand the direct impact of 25mm diameter hail. Tempered glass covers all vacuum tubes to ensure safety and durability. Compact in size, easy installation, which can eliminate troublesome water tower installation procedures. Save on time and labor.
Description |
EPOCH vacuum Tube Solar Heaters |
Traditional Panel-Collector Solar Heaters |
Absorption Rate (%) |
Above 93% (up to 97%) |
Below 80% |
Heat Loss Rate (%) |
Less then 6% |
More than 20% |
Total Heating
Efficiency (%) |
Above 85% |
Below 60% |
Heating Temperature |
250℃~300℃ |
103℃ |
Maximum Water Temperature |
100℃ (steam) |
85℃ |
Installation |
Unlimited (works even if it snows) |
Only in tropics & subtropics |
Maintenance |
Easy to assemble and install |
Heavy and bulky, complicated to install |
Repair |
Easy DIY maintenance |
Professional technician required |
Life |
Individual components can be repaired or replaced quickly. |
Need to replace the whole set |
Expectancy |
Vacuum tubes are more durable than traditional metal tubes; will not rust, corrode or become blocked. |
Easy to become corroded and blocked; requires frequent cleaning. Heating efficiency degrades easily. |
Characteristics of Absorption |
Can absorb both ultraviolet and infrared rays |
Absorbs only infrared rays |
Water Applicability |
Can even be used with sea water or at hot springs |
Must use clean household water |
Heat Conduction |
Directly from the vacuum tubes to the water |
Sunlight→Glass→Copper tubes→(heat medium)→Water |
Heat Retention |
Vacuum tubes retain more heat |
Traditional solar collectors lose heat rapidly. |
Structure |
Vacuum tubes are made from high density, high quality materials. |
Copper tubes have rough surfaces which can easily corrode. |
Vacuum tubes will not clog |
Tubes become easily blocked. |
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