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How much do the collectors weigh?

April 26, 2017collectors weigh

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How much do the collectors weigh?

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Weight should not be a concern when deciding whether to purchase a solar hot water system. At approximately 3 pounds per square foot, these collectors should not create any load problems for your roof. For commercial systems where a large number of collectors may be installed, we hire a structural engineer to ensure that the roof/structure can hold the weight of the system (this has never been an issue).