Stainless steel water tank VS enamel water tank

Stainless steel water tank VS enamel water tank

Stainless Steel Solar Water Tanks Active solar water heaters utilize an antifreeze as the working fluid in the system.

This fluid carries the heat collector from the sun to a tank stored in a different location. In order to exchange heat to the water within the tank, a heat exchanger is required.

Our solar water tanks come with a built-in copper heat exchanger, so the working fluid can simply pass through the coil, thus heating the water inside.

Stainless Steel Tanks Are Better than Vitreous Enamel Tanks Our tanks are made of food grade stainless steel layered with a galvanized steel shell on the outside for increased strength against high pressures.

Stainless steel is superior in solar water heating applications because it can handle the very high temperatures produced by solar water heaters, has excellent corrosion resistance and can handle the constant high pressure resulting from constant heating throughout the day.

Vitreous enamel tanks are made of carbon steel and utilize a glass lining to protect the steel from corrosion. Unfortunately, these cheaper style tanks cannot handle the constant pressure in solar water heater systems. When the water temperature rises to 70°C or greater, which is typical for a solar water heater system, there is high risk of cracking of the glass lining due to excessive expansion and sticking to the carbon steel. Once cracks have formed, the carbon steel may rapidly corrode due to exposure to the water, which often results in premature failure.

Copper Heat Exchange Coils Every tank comes with a copper coil in the bottom of the tank for heating by the solar loop.

The coil extends from where the ports enter and down to the bottom of the tank so that the entire tank of water can be heated fully by the solar loop.

Dual coil tanks come with a 2nd coil installed on the top. The top coil can be used for other heat applications.

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of working with both glass and metal to create color and pattern on the surface of jewelry, wall work, and sculptures. It is an invaluable industrial process to coat steel for practical uses in appliances, cookware, and signage.

What is enameling?

Enameling is a process by which powdered glass is fused to a metal substrate at high heat. Enamels can be applied to glass, ceramics, and most commonly, metals. The application of enamels can add color to metals such as copper, silver, and gold. The powdered glass can be applied either wet or dry to a surface. The enamel melts, flows, and fuses to the surface in a smooth coating when heat is applied. Firing temperatures using a torch or a kiln generally range between 1400 and 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit. The way that you fire your enamels will have a distinct effect on the texture and color of the enamel design, therefore enamelist must take many different variables into consideration before firing their piece. Enamel is composed of inorganic pigments and additives that each have various properties of opacity, translucent, and transparency. That composition will determine how the enamel is fired.

What is enameling used for?

Enameling is an ancient process and widely adopted technology that has been used for thousands of years, dating back to the 6th century B.C. Throughout history, enameling was used to add color in place of precious stones in ceremonial objects. Artisans used enameling to decorate religious and ceremonial objects during the rise of the Holy Roman Empire and Byzantium. The Golden Age of enameling was during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, especially in Limoges, France. It was during this time that enamel painting techniques were first used. Many of the enameling techniques enamelists use today have French names such as Cloisonné, Grisaille, Champlevé, and Basse Taille, all dating from this period in France.

Enamel technology has paralleled the development of glass technology throughout the world. Over time, the medium became more affordable and easier to use. In the 1700s, enamel was used to decorate objects such as clocks, fans, and binoculars. In the 1800s, industrial enameling was developed to coat steel to keep it from rusting. Today’s enameling is everything from decorative use, fine art, and industrial use.

Stainless Steel Solar Water Tanks Active solar water heaters utilize an antifreeze as the working fluid in the system.

This fluid carries the heat collector from the sun to a tank stored in a different location. In order to exchange heat to the water within the tank, a heat exchanger is required.

Our solar water tanks come with a built-in copper heat exchanger, so the working fluid can simply pass through the coil, thus heating the water inside.

Stainless Steel Tanks Are Better than Vitreous Enamel Tanks Our tanks are made of food grade stainless steel layered with a galvanized steel shell on the outside for increased strength against high pressures.

Stainless steel is superior in solar water heating applications because it can handle the very high temperatures produced by solar water heaters, has excellent corrosion resistance and can handle the constant high pressure resulting from constant heating throughout the day.

Vitreous enamel tanks are made of carbon steel and utilize a glass lining to protect the steel from corrosion. Unfortunately, these cheaper style tanks cannot handle the constant pressure in solar water heater systems. When the water temperature rises to 70°C or greater, which is typical for a solar water heater system, there is high risk of cracking of the glass lining due to excessive expansion and sticking to the carbon steel. Once cracks have formed, the carbon steel may rapidly corrode due to exposure to the water, which often results in premature failure.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of glass lined steel tank manufacturers. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

Copper Heat Exchange Coils Every tank comes with a copper coil in the bottom of the tank for heating by the solar loop.

The coil extends from where the ports enter and down to the bottom of the tank so that the entire tank of water can be heated fully by the solar loop.

Dual coil tanks come with a 2nd coil installed on the top. The top coil can be used for other heat applications.

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of working with both glass and metal to create color and pattern on the surface of jewelry, wall work, and sculptures. It is an invaluable industrial process to coat steel for practical uses in appliances, cookware, and signage.

What is enameling?

Enameling is a process by which powdered glass is fused to a metal substrate at high heat. Enamels can be applied to glass, ceramics, and most commonly, metals. The application of enamels can add color to metals such as copper, silver, and gold. The powdered glass can be applied either wet or dry to a surface. The enamel melts, flows, and fuses to the surface in a smooth coating when heat is applied. Firing temperatures using a torch or a kiln generally range between 1400 and 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit. The way that you fire your enamels will have a distinct effect on the texture and color of the enamel design, therefore enamelist must take many different variables into consideration before firing their piece. Enamel is composed of inorganic pigments and additives that each have various properties of opacity, translucent, and transparency. That composition will determine how the enamel is fired.

What is enameling used for?

Enameling is an ancient process and widely adopted technology that has been used for thousands of years, dating back to the 6th century B.C. Throughout history, enameling was used to add color in place of precious stones in ceremonial objects. Artisans used enameling to decorate religious and ceremonial objects during the rise of the Holy Roman Empire and Byzantium. The Golden Age of enameling was during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, especially in Limoges, France. It was during this time that enamel painting techniques were first used. Many of the enameling techniques enamelists use today have French names such as Cloisonné, Grisaille, Champlevé, and Basse Taille, all dating from this period in France.

Enamel technology has paralleled the development of glass technology throughout the world. Over time, the medium became more affordable and easier to use. In the 1700s, enamel was used to decorate objects such as clocks, fans, and binoculars. In the 1800s, industrial enameling was developed to coat steel to keep it from rusting. Today’s enameling is everything from decorative use, fine art, and industrial use.

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