Solar Hot Water Evacuated Tube Collector

This Revit family provides a solar hot water evacuated tube collector, featuring a metal support frame and blue glass tube array. This solar thermal collector unit consists of a series of parallel evacuated glass tubes mounted on a rigid metal support frame. The design features an inclined orientation for optimal solar gain, with a header manifold at the top. The structure is composed of linear metallic members, providing a stable base for roof or ground-mounted installations. Each tube is rendered with a translucent blue finish, suggesting the vacuum-sealed glass construction typical of high-efficiency solar water heating systems. The assembly is compact, designed for integration into larger renewable energy arrays for domestic or commercial hot water production.

The download is a 287 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

Load this family into a Revit project as a mechanical equipment component. It is designed to be placed on roof plans or site plan views to indicate the location and footprint of solar thermal systems. Users can adjust the tilt angle and orientation to align with site-specific sun paths. Connect the manifold ports to project piping systems using standard plumbing connectors, ensuring the mechanical schedules accurately reflect the equipment count and assembly specifications for renewable energy coordination.