Description
SOLAR 12 IBO ITALY Diaphragm Expansion Vessel
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are pressure devices designed for solar installations, used to maintain and equalize pressure resulting from changes in the volume of the heating medium. As the manufacturer, we equip the IBO ITALY Solar series with EPDM diaphragms from an Italian factory and carbon steel bodies coated with epoxy paint, ensuring durable operation under the extreme temperature conditions of solar installations. The series is available in capacities from 8 to 100 liters.
Who it is for
- Solar installation installers – we provide a proven component for building collector systems, complete with technical documentation and support from the Dambat manufacturer.
- Designers of renewable energy and heating systems – we provide a device meeting the requirements of Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, approved for operation with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%.
- Private investors and facility managers – we offer IBO ITALY solar vessels in eight capacities (8–100 l), enabling the device to be optimally matched to the size of the installation.
- Wholesale distributors and installation stores – we enable you to expand your range with IBO ITALY products dedicated to the growing solar installation segment.
- Service companies – we provide access to technical documentation and Dambat support, facilitating the proper operation and on-site inspection of devices.
Applications
- Maintaining and equalizing pressure in solar installations with solar collectors – compensating for changes in the volume of the medium resulting from heating.
- Operation with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%, used as a heating medium in solar systems.
- Domestic hot-water and cold drinking-water installations – maintaining stable operating pressure.
- Solar systems in single-family and multi-family buildings, farms, and public utility facilities requiring pressure compensation.
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are intended exclusively for media compatible with the technical parameters specified by the manufacturer – detailed operating conditions are set out in the Dambat documentation.
Features, description, and technical data
IBO ITALY solar vessels are a specialized series from the Dambat manufacturer, designed for the specific requirements of solar installations – including extreme operating temperatures and the need to operate with glycol-based media. The series comprises eight models with capacities from 8 to 100 liters, allowing the device to be precisely matched to installations of different sizes.
The vessel body is made of thick carbon steel coated externally with a special anti-corrosion coating and powder epoxy paint, ensuring durable surface protection even under harsh environmental conditions. Inside the steel shell is an EPDM diaphragm manufactured in an Italian factory – this material is highly resistant to temperature and has very low gas permeability, which is essential for the long-term tightness of the air cushion in solar installations.
The EPDM diaphragms used are approved for operation with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%, making IBO ITALY solar vessels a suitable component of complete collector systems using antifreeze heating media. The long-term maximum operating temperature of the medium is 110°C, while in short-term operation (up to 2 hours) it can reach as much as 130°C, corresponding to solar installation stagnation conditions.
At the rear of the vessel, beneath the cover, there is a sealed valve (car tire valve) that allows the air pressure to be increased or reduced using a standard compressor. The devices meet the requirements of Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Technical parameters of the individual models in the IBO ITALY Solar series:
- Diaphragm: YES – EPDM
- Connection: ¾" or 1"
- Pre-charge pressure: from 2.5 bar ±10%
- Operating pressure: up to 10.0 bar
- Maximum test pressure: 15.0 bar
- Operating temperature: from -10°C to 100°C (short-term up to 130°C – max. 2 h)
- Body: carbon steel coated with anti-corrosion coating and powder epoxy paint
- Diaphragm: EPDM (Italian production)
Warranty: IBO ITALY Solar – 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. Dambat is the only authorized service provider.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) – IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels
What are IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels used for?
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are designed to maintain and equalize pressure in solar installations with solar collectors. They compensate for changes in the volume of the heating medium (water or a glycol mixture of up to 50%) resulting from heating, protecting the installation against excessive pressure increases and water hammer.
How do IBO ITALY solar vessels differ from standard IBO ITALY diaphragm tanks and the IPRO FIX range?
The IBO ITALY Solar series was designed specifically for solar installations – the key difference is the approved operating temperature of up to 110°C (short-term up to 130°C) and the EPDM diaphragm’s suitability for operation with glycol mixtures of up to 50%. Standard IBO ITALY diaphragm tanks (e.g., the GBV series) are intended for general water-supply installations without high temperatures, while the IPRO FIX range with a BUTYL diaphragm is dedicated to raw-water installations and comes with an extended 5-year warranty.
Are IBO ITALY solar vessels suitable for operation with glycol?
Yes. The EPDM diaphragm used in IBO ITALY solar vessels is approved for contact with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%, commonly used as an antifreeze heating medium in solar collector installations. This is one of the key features distinguishing this series from diaphragm vessels intended exclusively for water.
Where can I buy IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels?
As the manufacturer, we do not sell directly online. IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are available from our sales partners, installation wholesalers, and authorized online distributors cooperating with the Dambat brand.
What is the warranty period and where should I report a service issue?
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are covered by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. Dambat is the only authorized service provider – the contact form is available at dambat.pl/pages/serwis.
What maximum temperature can IBO ITALY solar vessels withstand?
The long-term maximum operating temperature of the medium is 110°C. Under short-term conditions – for example, during solar installation stagnation – the vessels can operate at temperatures of up to 130°C for a maximum of 2 hours. These parameters correspond to the actual operating conditions of solar collector installations, including in the Polish climate.
How do I select the right IBO ITALY solar vessel model for my installation?
The IBO ITALY Solar series comprises eight models with capacities from 8 to 100 liters. The 8–50 l models are equipped with a ¾" connection, while the 80 l and 100 l models have a 1" connection. The vessel capacity depends on the volume of the heating medium in the installation and the parameters of the pressure system – detailed guidelines are provided in the Dambat manufacturer’s technical documentation.
- Diaphragm: YES,
- Installation position: Vertical/Horizontal,
- Connection: 3/4",
- Pressure gauge: NO,
- Maximum tested pressure: 15.0 bar,
- Pre-charge pressure: 2.5 ±10%,
- Operating pressure: 10.0 bar,
- Operating temperature: from -10°C to 100°C,
- Dimensions: Ø24/38 cm,
- Weight: 2.2 kg,
MATERIALS
• Body: Carbon steel with a lacquer coating,
• Flange: Galvanized steel
• Diaphragm: EPDM (Italian).
SOLAR 12 IBO ITALY Diaphragm Expansion Vessel
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are pressure devices designed for solar installations, used to maintain and equalize pressure resulting from changes in the volume of the heating medium. As the manufacturer, we equip the IBO ITALY Solar series with EPDM diaphragms from an Italian factory and carbon steel bodies coated with epoxy paint, ensuring durable operation under the extreme temperature conditions of solar installations. The series is available in capacities from 8 to 100 liters.
Who it is for
- Solar installation installers – we provide a proven component for building collector systems, complete with technical documentation and support from the Dambat manufacturer.
- Designers of renewable energy and heating systems – we provide a device meeting the requirements of Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, approved for operation with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%.
- Private investors and facility managers – we offer IBO ITALY solar vessels in eight capacities (8–100 l), enabling the device to be optimally matched to the size of the installation.
- Wholesale distributors and installation stores – we enable you to expand your range with IBO ITALY products dedicated to the growing solar installation segment.
- Service companies – we provide access to technical documentation and Dambat support, facilitating the proper operation and on-site inspection of devices.
Applications
- Maintaining and equalizing pressure in solar installations with solar collectors – compensating for changes in the volume of the medium resulting from heating.
- Operation with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%, used as a heating medium in solar systems.
- Domestic hot-water and cold drinking-water installations – maintaining stable operating pressure.
- Solar systems in single-family and multi-family buildings, farms, and public utility facilities requiring pressure compensation.
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are intended exclusively for media compatible with the technical parameters specified by the manufacturer – detailed operating conditions are set out in the Dambat documentation.
Features, description, and technical data
IBO ITALY solar vessels are a specialized series from the Dambat manufacturer, designed for the specific requirements of solar installations – including extreme operating temperatures and the need to operate with glycol-based media. The series comprises eight models with capacities from 8 to 100 liters, allowing the device to be precisely matched to installations of different sizes.
The vessel body is made of thick carbon steel coated externally with a special anti-corrosion coating and powder epoxy paint, ensuring durable surface protection even under harsh environmental conditions. Inside the steel shell is an EPDM diaphragm manufactured in an Italian factory – this material is highly resistant to temperature and has very low gas permeability, which is essential for the long-term tightness of the air cushion in solar installations.
The EPDM diaphragms used are approved for operation with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%, making IBO ITALY solar vessels a suitable component of complete collector systems using antifreeze heating media. The long-term maximum operating temperature of the medium is 110°C, while in short-term operation (up to 2 hours) it can reach as much as 130°C, corresponding to solar installation stagnation conditions.
At the rear of the vessel, beneath the cover, there is a sealed valve (car tire valve) that allows the air pressure to be increased or reduced using a standard compressor. The devices meet the requirements of Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Technical parameters of the individual models in the IBO ITALY Solar series:
- Diaphragm: YES – EPDM
- Connection: ¾" or 1"
- Pre-charge pressure: from 2.5 bar ±10%
- Operating pressure: up to 10.0 bar
- Maximum test pressure: 15.0 bar
- Operating temperature: from -10°C to 100°C (short-term up to 130°C – max. 2 h)
- Body: carbon steel coated with anti-corrosion coating and powder epoxy paint
- Diaphragm: EPDM (Italian production)
Warranty: IBO ITALY Solar – 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. Dambat is the only authorized service provider.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) – IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels
What are IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels used for?
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are designed to maintain and equalize pressure in solar installations with solar collectors. They compensate for changes in the volume of the heating medium (water or a glycol mixture of up to 50%) resulting from heating, protecting the installation against excessive pressure increases and water hammer.
How do IBO ITALY solar vessels differ from standard IBO ITALY diaphragm tanks and the IPRO FIX range?
The IBO ITALY Solar series was designed specifically for solar installations – the key difference is the approved operating temperature of up to 110°C (short-term up to 130°C) and the EPDM diaphragm’s suitability for operation with glycol mixtures of up to 50%. Standard IBO ITALY diaphragm tanks (e.g., the GBV series) are intended for general water-supply installations without high temperatures, while the IPRO FIX range with a BUTYL diaphragm is dedicated to raw-water installations and comes with an extended 5-year warranty.
Are IBO ITALY solar vessels suitable for operation with glycol?
Yes. The EPDM diaphragm used in IBO ITALY solar vessels is approved for contact with glycol mixtures at concentrations of up to 50%, commonly used as an antifreeze heating medium in solar collector installations. This is one of the key features distinguishing this series from diaphragm vessels intended exclusively for water.
Where can I buy IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels?
As the manufacturer, we do not sell directly online. IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are available from our sales partners, installation wholesalers, and authorized online distributors cooperating with the Dambat brand.
What is the warranty period and where should I report a service issue?
IBO ITALY solar diaphragm expansion vessels are covered by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. Dambat is the only authorized service provider – the contact form is available at dambat.pl/pages/serwis.
What maximum temperature can IBO ITALY solar vessels withstand?
The long-term maximum operating temperature of the medium is 110°C. Under short-term conditions – for example, during solar installation stagnation – the vessels can operate at temperatures of up to 130°C for a maximum of 2 hours. These parameters correspond to the actual operating conditions of solar collector installations, including in the Polish climate.
How do I select the right IBO ITALY solar vessel model for my installation?
The IBO ITALY Solar series comprises eight models with capacities from 8 to 100 liters. The 8–50 l models are equipped with a ¾" connection, while the 80 l and 100 l models have a 1" connection. The vessel capacity depends on the volume of the heating medium in the installation and the parameters of the pressure system – detailed guidelines are provided in the Dambat manufacturer’s technical documentation.