Diary of project at 11 Coatsworth Cres., Toronto
The photos below document the installation of 60 solar thermal collectors on the roof of this seniors' apartment complex in Toronto. Most recent pictures are at the top.
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left to watch the video of the solar
collector installation by H2 Media!
Note: video has no
sound.
November 22, 2006
Left: The heat exchanger's copper coils are seen mounted in the storage
tank. Right: The flow meter and shut off valves.
November 19, 2006
The plumbing connections between the banks of panels can be seen
from street level.
November 14, 2006
All panels are now bolted into place.
November 8, 2006
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November 2, 2006
Progress
on the rooftop racks
October 28, 2006
The racks under construction can just be seen from street level in
front of the property.
October 24, 2006
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Solar collectors are lifted to the roof.
October 18, 2006
The roofing membrane is being attached over the sleepers and, at
right, the footings for the panel racks are being attached on top
of the membrane.
October 13, 2006
Left: Activity on the roof; Right: The blue solar storage tanks with
copper heat exchangers that will be located inside them.
October 11, 2006
Lifting
the storage tanks up to the roof.
October 10, 2006
Opening
the roof membrane in preparation for attaching structural support.
Before construction
Left: Roof looking east to neighbouring identical
33 Coatsworth Ave roof.
Right: Roof-top boiler room.
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