{"product_id":"rheem-loline-ground-kit-299293-solar-pump-station","title":"Rheem Loline Solar Controller Kit 299293 — Non-Frost, suits 270L, 325L and 410L Ground-Mounted Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Rheem solar controller kit, part number 299293.\u003c\/strong\u003e The complete circulation pack for a ground-mounted Loline split solar system — collectors on the roof, tank at ground level, and this is everything that moves water between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied factory-sealed by Rheem. Also suits the equivalent Vulcan, Aquamax and Solahart ground-mounted systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead this first — non-frost version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eN\/FROST\u003c\/strong\u003e in Rheem's part name means \u003cstrong\u003enon-frost\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kit is for areas that do not get freezing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost-prone installations need the frost-protected version, which uses a differently programmed controller — Rheem's electronically frost-protected Loline controller is part \u003cstrong\u003e052081\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fitting a non-frost kit where it freezes risks splitting the collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are anywhere that sees frost, or you are not certain, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRheem's own kit schedule, in full:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e052295\u003c\/strong\u003e — Control unit, solar pumped assembly × 1 \u003cem\u003e(the circulator and differential controller in one housing)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e220654\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3-way solar service valve assembly × 1, with 2 compression nuts and 2 copper olives ½″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e088065\u003c\/strong\u003e — Male union fitting ½″ C × ½″ C × 1, with brass hex nipple and 2 nuts and olives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e331658\u003c\/strong\u003e — Union body R ¾″ M × DN15 olive × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e331655\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compression nut DN15 × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e331656\u003c\/strong\u003e — Copper compression olive DN15 × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e070896\u003c\/strong\u003e — Preformed cold pipe for 270 \/ 325 \/ 410 Loline, ½″ × 350 mm × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e090283\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pipe insulation 13 mm ID × 350 mm, slit × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e090281\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pipe insulation 35 mm ID × 80 mm × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e080031\u003c\/strong\u003e — Screws No. 8 × 13 mm × 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e080228\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cable ties, black, 250–300 mm × 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e126619\u003c\/strong\u003e — Installation instructions × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSensors are NOT included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains no sensors. The control unit works by comparing a \u003cstrong\u003ehot (collector) sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e against a \u003cstrong\u003ecold (tank) sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e — both are ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace both at the same time as the control unit. A new controller reading through tired sensors is the most common reason a repaired system still underperforms, and it is a false economy on a job this size. Contact us and we will supply the correct pair for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl unit is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003e1.8 metre power cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a \u003cstrong\u003e220–240 V a.c. 50 Hz general purpose outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GPO must be on a \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous supply from a circuit other than the water heater circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GPO must be \u003cstrong\u003eweatherproof if installed outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth checking before the van arrives — on a lot of older installations that separate outlet does not exist yet and an electrician is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-return valve — August 2018 change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl unit \u003cstrong\u003e052295\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced into kit 299293 in \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, has a non-return valve built in at the inlet to the circulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere this control unit is fitted, the non-return valve on the cold water line to the tank — after the cold water branch to a temperature limiting device — is \u003cstrong\u003enot required to be a dual check valve type\u003c\/strong\u003e. On systems built before that change, it is. Check which control unit is on the tank before specifying the cold water valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe control unit mounts on the side of the storage tank, above and offset from the solar cold water outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits tanks with a raised cold water inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no adjustment to make on the control unit — it arrives programmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen you need this kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump seized, noisy or not running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eController dead, or not driving the circulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors staying hot while the tank stays cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral components failing at once on an older system, where replacing the pack costs less than chasing faults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us the model number from your tank data plate. Loline systems changed over the years and this kit is specific to the tank size and to the frost configuration — two minutes checking saves returning a $795 kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item must be installed by a licensed tradesperson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solar Hot Water Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39472469213335,"sku":"SHWP3006","price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/5017\/8711\/products\/Rheem_pump_station_791c03cd-6b35-4165-8595-04094c9b767c.jpg?v=1629162617","url":"https:\/\/solarhotwaterparts.com.au\/products\/rheem-loline-ground-kit-299293-solar-pump-station","provider":"Solar Hot Water Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}