How do they match: Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

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 flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
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 solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment.
Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
Perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.

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