# Apricus Solar Co., Ltd

> Apricus solar hot water systems and eco-energy equipment, used for sustainable hot water supply in residential and commercial applications. Learn more.

## Contact Us
- [Mail](mailto:service@apricus.com): service@apricus.com
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## Website Language Versions
- [English](https://www.apricus.com): Solar Water Heaters, Hot Water Systems | Apricus Eco-Energy
- [Chinese](https://cn.apricus.com): 太阳能热水器，热水系统| Apricus生态能源

## Website Navigation
- [HOME](https://www.apricus.com/home.html): HOME
- [PRODUCTS](https://www.apricus.com/products.html): PRODUCTS
    - [Packaged Solar System](https://www.apricus.com/Packaged-Solar-Systems-pl3391275.html): Packaged Solar System
    - [Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors](https://www.apricus.com/Evacuated-Tube-Solar-Collectors-pl3681275.html): Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
    - [Flat Plate Solar Collectors](https://www.apricus.com/Flat-Plate-Solar-Collectors-pl3881275.html): Flat Plate Solar Collectors
    - [Evacuated Tube Thermosiphon Solar Water Heater](https://www.apricus.com/Evacuated-Tube-Thermosiphon-Solar-Water-Heaters-pl3770275.html): Evacuated Tube Thermosiphon Solar Water Heater
    - [Flat Plate Thermosiphon Solar Water Heater](https://www.apricus.com/Flat-Plate-Thermosiphon-Solar-Water-Heaters-pl3340025.html): Flat Plate Thermosiphon Solar Water Heater
    - [Solar PV Systems](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-PV-Systems-pl3291275.html): Solar PV Systems
    - [PVDF Ultrafiltration Membrane](https://www.apricus.com/PVDF-Ultrafiltration-Membrane-pl3773844.html): PVDF Ultrafiltration Membrane
    - [Heat Pumps](https://www.apricus.com/Heat-Pumps-pl3606934.html): Heat Pumps
    - [Hot Water Tanks](https://www.apricus.com/Hot-Water-Tanks-pl3870275.html): Hot Water Tanks
    - [System Accessories](https://www.apricus.com/System-Accessories-pl3650275.html): System Accessories
    - [Solar Controllers](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Controllers-pl3484025.html): Solar Controllers
    - [Solar Garden Lights](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Garden-Lights-pl3269553.html): Solar Garden Lights
    - [Solar LED Batten Lights](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-LED-Batten-Lights-pl3227643.html): Solar LED Batten Lights
    - [Solar Street Lights](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Street-Lights-pl3127643.html): Solar Street Lights
- [SOLAR](/what-is-solar.html): SOLAR
    - [What is Solar?](https://www.apricus.com/what-is-solar.html): What is Solar?
    - [Why Solar Hot Water](https://www.apricus.com/why-solar-hot-water.html): Why Solar Hot Water
    - [How Solar Works](https://www.apricus.com/how-solar-works.html): How Solar Works
    - [Solar Hot Water Basics](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Hot-Water-Basics.html): Solar Hot Water Basics
    - [Solar Water Heaters](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-water-heaters.html): Solar Water Heaters
    - [Solar Collection](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Collection.html): Solar Collection
    - [Solar Hot Water Systems](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Hot-Water-Systems.html): Solar Hot Water Systems
    - [Solar Thermal Collectors](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Thermal-Collectors.html): Solar Thermal Collectors
    - [Solar Collector Efficiency](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Collector-Efficiency.html): Solar Collector Efficiency
    - [Solar Insolation Levels](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Insolation-Levels.html): Solar Insolation Levels
    - [Solar Glossary](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Glossary.html): Solar Glossary
    - [Collector Sizing Guide](https://www.apricus.com/Collector-Sizing-Guide.html): Collector Sizing Guide
    - [Collector Installation Guide](https://www.apricus.com/Collector-Installation-Guide.html): Collector Installation Guide
    - [Collector Output Calculator](https://www.apricus.com/Collector-Output-Calculator.html): Collector Output Calculator
    - [Case Studies](https://www.apricus.com/case-studies.html): Case Studies
    - [Residential Install Photos](https://www.apricus.com/residential-install-photo.html): Residential Install Photos
- [ECO](/what-is-an-air-to-water-heat-pump.html): ECO
    - [What is an Air to Water Heat Pump?](https://www.apricus.com/what-is-an-air-to-water-heat-pump.html): What is an Air to Water Heat Pump?
    - [How does an Air to Water Heat Pump Work?](https://www.apricus.com/how-does-an-air-to-water-heat-pump-work.html): How does an Air to Water Heat Pump Work?
    - [Case Studies of Ultrafiltration Membrane](https://www.apricus.com/case-studies-ultrafiltration-membrane.html): Case Studies of Ultrafiltration Membrane
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    - [Training](https://www.apricus.com/Training.html): Training
    - [FAQ](https://www.apricus.com/faqlist.html): FAQ
    - [Video](https://www.apricus.com/video.html): Video
    - [Product Warranty](https://www.apricus.com/product-warranty.html): Product Warranty
    - [Technical Documentation](https://www.apricus.com/Technical-Documentation.html): Technical Documentation
    - [Where to Buy](https://www.apricus.com/where-to-buy.html): Where to Buy
- [NEWS](https://www.apricus.com/news.html): NEWS
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- [CONTACT US](https://www.apricus.com/contactus.html): CONTACT US

## Product Category
- [Packaged Solar Systems](https://www.apricus.com/Packaged-Solar-Systems-pl3391275.html): Packaged Solar Systems
- [Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors](https://www.apricus.com/Evacuated-Tube-Solar-Collectors-pl3681275.html): Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
- [Flat Plate Solar Collectors](https://www.apricus.com/Flat-Plate-Solar-Collectors-pl3881275.html): Flat Plate Solar Collectors
- [Evacuated Tube Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters](https://www.apricus.com/Evacuated-Tube-Thermosiphon-Solar-Water-Heaters-pl3770275.html): Evacuated Tube Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters
- [Flat Plate Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters](https://www.apricus.com/Flat-Plate-Thermosiphon-Solar-Water-Heaters-pl3340025.html): Flat Plate Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters
- [Solar PV Systems](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-PV-Systems-pl3291275.html): Solar PV Systems
- [PVDF Ultrafiltration Membrane](https://www.apricus.com/PVDF-Ultrafiltration-Membrane-pl3773844.html): PVDF Ultrafiltration Membrane
- [Heat Pumps](https://www.apricus.com/Heat-Pumps-pl3606934.html): Heat Pumps
- [Hot Water Tanks](https://www.apricus.com/Hot-Water-Tanks-pl3870275.html): Hot Water Tanks
- [Solar Circulation Pumps](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Circulation-Pumps-pl3073025.html): Solar Circulation Pumps
- [Solar Controllers](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Controllers-pl3484025.html): Solar Controllers
- [System Accessories](https://www.apricus.com/System-Accessories-pl3650275.html): System Accessories
- [Solar Garden Lights](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Garden-Lights-pl3269553.html): Solar Garden Lights
- [Solar LED Batten Lights](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-LED-Batten-Lights-pl3227643.html): Solar LED Batten Lights
- [Solar Street Lights](https://www.apricus.com/Solar-Street-Lights-pl3127643.html): Solar Street Lights

## FAQ
- **Q: 1. Is solar water heating a viable alternative to gas or electricity?**
  A: Solar should not be seen as a alternative to gas or electricity, but rather a supplement. Solar cannot totally replace the need for gas or electric heating as there are sometimes days when there is little sunlight. When averaged over a year, a correctly sized solar system can provide 60%-70% of a household's hot water needs. Providing more than this is unadvisable, as too much heat will be produced in the summer. The hot water system system can easily be automated so hot water is guaranteed regardless of sunlight levels.  
- **Q: 2. How long will it take to recoup my investment?**
  A: Apricus solar collectors are much more affordable than many other solar hot water heaters. For a household of 4, the price of a full system may be similar to that of a new electric or gas system. Depending on you location (solar levels) and current hot water usage, the annual electricity or gas saving will differ. However in a normal household that spends 25% of its electricity bill on hot water heating, the full cost of the purchase may be recouped as quickly as 4-5 years in reduced bills. You will definitely make considerable savings during the life of the solar hot water heater. Federal and local rebates and incentives can provide an accelerated return on your investment. Visit www.dsireusa.org for more information.
- **Q: 3. Can Apricus solar collectors be used in cold conditions?**
  A: Yes. Apricus evacuated tube solar collectors can be used in temperatures as extreme cold temperatures, with systems installed in regions of Canada that reach -45oC.  Suprisingly even at these temperatures the system is able to product hot water with good efficiency due to the vaccum properties of the evacuated tube. 
- **Q: 4. What happens if one of the evacuated tubes is broken?
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  A: Apricus evacuated tubes are very strong and not easily broken, but if the worst should happen, solar tubes are very easy to replace. Although Apricus Solar Collectors have the ability to operate with several broken tubes, it is recommended that broken tubes be replaced immediately to retain efficiency. Replacement tubes are available through your local distributor at a very reasonable price.
- **Q: 5. Will water be heated on a cloudy day?**
  A: Yes. Although the heat output of the solar collector is reduced on overcast days it will still be able to provide significant heating. If it is a heavily clouded day or raining, then more gas or electric boosting may be required to maintain water at the required temperature. This system will be automated so you don't have to worry about running out of hot water on a rainy day.