Description
SOLAR 8 IBO ITALY Expansion Vessel
IBO ITALY solar 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 is it for
- Solar installation installers – we provide a proven component for building collector systems, with complete technical documentation and support from the manufacturer, Dambat.
- 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), allowing the device to be optimally matched to the size of the installation.
- Wholesalers and plumbing stores – we enable you to expand your offering 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 the heating medium in solar systems.
- Domestic hot-water and cold potable-water installations – maintaining stable operating pressure.
- Solar systems in single- and multi-family buildings, farms, and public facilities requiring pressure compensation.
IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels are intended exclusively for media compatible with the technical parameters specified by the manufacturer – detailed operating conditions are defined in the Dambat documentation.
Features, description, and technical data
IBO ITALY solar vessels are a specialized series from the manufacturer Dambat, designed to meet the specific requirements of solar installations, including extreme operating temperatures and the need to work with glycol-based media. The series includes eight models with capacities from 8 to 100 liters, allowing the device to be precisely selected for installations of different sizes.
The vessel body is made of thick carbon steel coated on the outside with a special anti-corrosion coating and powder-applied epoxy paint, ensuring durable surface protection even under difficult environmental conditions. Inside the steel shell is an EPDM diaphragm manufactured in an Italian factory. This material offers high temperature resistance and very low gas permeability, which is essential for maintaining 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, under 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 IBO ITALY Solar series models:
- 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-applied 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 expansion vessels
What are IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels used for?
IBO ITALY solar 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 expansion tanks and the IPRO FIX line?
The IBO ITALY Solar series was designed specifically for solar installations. The key differences are an approved operating temperature of up to 110°C (short-term up to 130°C) and an EPDM diaphragm adapted for operation with glycol mixtures of up to 50%. Standard IBO ITALY expansion tanks (e.g., the GBV series) are intended for general water-supply installations without high temperatures, while the IPRO FIX line 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 antifreeze heating media in solar collector installations. This is one of the key features distinguishing this series from expansion vessels intended exclusively for water.
Where can I buy IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels?
As the manufacturer, we do not sell directly online. IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels are available from our sales partners, plumbing wholesalers, and authorized online distributors cooperating with the Dambat brand.
What is the warranty period, and where can I request service?
IBO ITALY solar 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, such as 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 those in the Polish climate.
How do I select the right IBO ITALY solar vessel model for my installation?
The IBO ITALY Solar series includes 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 manufacturer’s technical documentation from Dambat.
- 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: bar,
- Operating temperature: from -10°C to 100°C,
- Dimensions: cm,
- Weight: 1.8 kg,
MATERIALS
• Body: Carbon steel with a lacquer coating,
• Flange: Galvanized steel
• Diaphragm: EPDM (Italian).
SOLAR 8 IBO ITALY Expansion Vessel
IBO ITALY solar 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 is it for
- Solar installation installers – we provide a proven component for building collector systems, with complete technical documentation and support from the manufacturer, Dambat.
- 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), allowing the device to be optimally matched to the size of the installation.
- Wholesalers and plumbing stores – we enable you to expand your offering 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 the heating medium in solar systems.
- Domestic hot-water and cold potable-water installations – maintaining stable operating pressure.
- Solar systems in single- and multi-family buildings, farms, and public facilities requiring pressure compensation.
IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels are intended exclusively for media compatible with the technical parameters specified by the manufacturer – detailed operating conditions are defined in the Dambat documentation.
Features, description, and technical data
IBO ITALY solar vessels are a specialized series from the manufacturer Dambat, designed to meet the specific requirements of solar installations, including extreme operating temperatures and the need to work with glycol-based media. The series includes eight models with capacities from 8 to 100 liters, allowing the device to be precisely selected for installations of different sizes.
The vessel body is made of thick carbon steel coated on the outside with a special anti-corrosion coating and powder-applied epoxy paint, ensuring durable surface protection even under difficult environmental conditions. Inside the steel shell is an EPDM diaphragm manufactured in an Italian factory. This material offers high temperature resistance and very low gas permeability, which is essential for maintaining 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, under 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 IBO ITALY Solar series models:
- 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-applied 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 expansion vessels
What are IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels used for?
IBO ITALY solar 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 expansion tanks and the IPRO FIX line?
The IBO ITALY Solar series was designed specifically for solar installations. The key differences are an approved operating temperature of up to 110°C (short-term up to 130°C) and an EPDM diaphragm adapted for operation with glycol mixtures of up to 50%. Standard IBO ITALY expansion tanks (e.g., the GBV series) are intended for general water-supply installations without high temperatures, while the IPRO FIX line 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 antifreeze heating media in solar collector installations. This is one of the key features distinguishing this series from expansion vessels intended exclusively for water.
Where can I buy IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels?
As the manufacturer, we do not sell directly online. IBO ITALY solar expansion vessels are available from our sales partners, plumbing wholesalers, and authorized online distributors cooperating with the Dambat brand.
What is the warranty period, and where can I request service?
IBO ITALY solar 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, such as 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 those in the Polish climate.
How do I select the right IBO ITALY solar vessel model for my installation?
The IBO ITALY Solar series includes 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 manufacturer’s technical documentation from Dambat.