Green Plumbing

Category - Solar Hot Water

For solar installations in which the collectors will be mounted flat on the roof, what is the approximate number of degrees increase in slope for each inch of increase in roof incline (e.g., 1/12 to 2/12)?
  1. 2 degrees
  2. 4 degrees
  3. 7 degrees
  4. 10 degrees
Explanation
Answer: B - For each inch of increase in roof incline, the recommended slope for collectors mounted flat on the roof increases by approximately four degrees. This allows maximum exposure to the sun. For example, a pitch of 1/2 would use a slope of 14.04 degrees; a pitch of 2/12 would use a slope of 18.43 degrees.
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