How do they match: Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

  • Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
  • Assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.
  • Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.
  • Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
  • Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
  • Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
  • Install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.
  • Install plumbing, such as dip tubes, port fittings, drain tank valves, pressure temperature relief valves, or tanks, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.

  • Install insulation in equipment or structures.