Apricus Solar Hot Water Systems
SunCity Hot Water supplies, installs and services Apricus Solar Hot Water Systems across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Bribie Island and Gympie — high-performance evacuated-tube solar with built-in frost protection and up to a 15-year warranty. Call 1300 728 122.
- Evacuated tube collectors
- Frost protection to -15°C
- Up to 15-year warranty
- Designed in Australia
Enjoy Sustainable Savings with Solar Hot Water
Hot water is the single most energy-intensive appliance in most homes — Apricus solar can dramatically cut those running costs.
Water heating is one of the biggest energy users in the average home, so shifting it to the sun makes a real dent in your power bills. That's exactly what Apricus evacuated-tube solar does — with a choice of tank sizes and electric, natural gas or LPG boosting to suit any household and any climate.
Because the round tubes catch the sun from more angles, Apricus collectors start producing earlier in the morning and hold their output later into the afternoon. In cooler or overcast weather they pull well ahead of old-style flat-plate panels — which is exactly when you need the extra performance.
Apricus Solar Hot Water Systems We Supply
Available in a range of sizes and boosting options — we'll match the right system to your home.
Most popularApricus Medium
Electric or gas boosted
Apricus Electric Solar Hot Water Systems
Pair Apricus rooftop collectors with an electric-boosted storage tank and you get free solar hot water by day, with an electric element quietly topping the tank up whenever the sun can't keep up. It's the simplest, most affordable way onto Apricus solar — hot water around the clock, and noticeably smaller power bills.
- Electric booster — bottom or middle element option
- Sizes: 250L (22 tube), 315L (30 tube) & 400L (44 tube)
- Glass-lined or stainless steel tank options
- Other combinations available on request
Apricus Gas Solar Hot Water Systems
Prefer gas? Apricus solar collectors do the heavy lifting from the roof, and a natural gas or LPG booster fires only when the tank needs a hand — through a run of cloudy days or heavy use. You still capture most of your hot water from the sun, so running costs stay low and the hot water never runs out.
- Gas options: natural gas or LPG
- Gas booster
- Sizes: 250L (22 tube), 315L (30 tube) & 400L (44 tube)
- Glass-lined or stainless steel tank options
Built for the Australian Climate
Ten reasons Apricus is one of Australia's most trusted solar hot water brands.
Evacuated Tube Collectors
The cylindrical tubes face the sun from dawn to dusk, so they gather more energy across the day than a fixed flat panel can.
Cold-Weather High Performance
A vacuum between two glass layers works like a thermos, retaining up to 95% of solar energy for great cold-climate output.
Built-in Frost Protection
Frost protection down to -15°C without glycol — less maintenance, and reliable through cold snaps.
Cyclone Rated
The Australian-designed roof frames are engineered to stay put in cyclone-strength winds.
Superior Hail Resistance
Independently tested against a 25mm ice ball fired at 90km/h — built to shrug off Australian hail.
Lightweight & Durable
A 30-tube collector is around 110kg over a 2.2×2.0m roof space — no roof reinforcement or cranes needed.
Designed in Australia
Australian owned and operated, engineered and built for tough Australian conditions.
Up to 15-Year Warranty
A 15-year collector warranty and a 10-year warranty on the solar hot water tank.
More Solar Energy, More Hours of the Day
A storage tank, evacuated tube collectors, a solar controller and pump — plus a booster for cloudy days.
The sun heats the tubes
Evacuated tube collectors absorb solar radiation and transfer it to a copper heat pipe, where the working fluid boils and rises to the heat bulb.
Energy moves to the water
The heat bulb transfers energy into the water as it passes through the manifold; the vapour then cools, condenses and repeats the cycle.
Pump & controller transfer heat
A solar controller compares collector and tank temperatures and switches on the pump to move solar-heated water into the top of the tank.
Booster tops up when needed
An electric element or gas booster tops up the temperature during low solar or high demand, so you never run out of hot water.
Choose the Right Size
Apricus residential systems, from a compact 250L to a large 400L — glass-lined and stainless steel tank options available.
| Specification | 250L | 315L | 400L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector | 22 tube | 30 tube | 44 tube |
| Suits | 1–2 bedrooms | 3–4 bedrooms | 4+ bedrooms |
| Physical volume | 259 L | 323 L | 420 L |
| Tank diameter | 617 mm | 617 mm | 705 mm |
| Tank height | 1445 mm | 1765 mm | 1704 mm |
| Dry weight | 71 kg | 92 kg | 116 kg |
| Collector warranty | 15 yr | 15 yr | 15 yr |
| Tank warranty | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr |
Specifications from the Apricus solar hot water brochure. Data may change without notice — we'll confirm the right system and tank for your home.
Apricus Solar Hot Water Brochure
Features, sizing guide & technical specifications (PDF).
Backed by warranty
Up to 15 Years of Warranty
Apricus backs its collectors for 15 years and its solar hot water tanks for 10 years — and every installation is backed by our own quality workmanship guarantee.
Collector
Tank
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SunCity Hot Water supplies and installs all types of hot water systems, including electric hot water systems, gas hot water systems, solar hot water systems and heat pump hot water systems. Call 1300 728 122 for same-day service.
Our local technicians are part of the SunCity Brisbane hot water systems and Sunshine Coast hot water systems service network — available for same-day hot water system repairs and replacement across South East Queensland. Call 1300 728 122 for same-day service.
FAQs
Apricus Solar Hot Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Apricus solar hot water system?
An Apricus solar hot water system uses roof-mounted evacuated tube collectors, a solar controller and a pump to heat your water with free energy from the sun. Heated water is transferred into a storage tank, and an electric or gas booster tops it up when needed — so you always have hot water.
Do Apricus systems work in cold weather and frost?
Yes. Apricus evacuated tubes have a vacuum between two glass layers (like a thermos) that retains up to 95% of solar energy, so they perform well in cooler weather. Every system also has built-in frost protection down to -15°C without glycol.
What sizes do Apricus solar systems come in?
The residential range spans a Small 22-tube / 250L system (1–2 bedrooms), a Medium 30-tube / 315L system (3–4 bedrooms) and a Large 44-tube / 400L system (4+ bedrooms). We'll size the right system for your household.
What boosting options are available?
Apricus solar systems are available with electric, natural gas or LPG boosting. The booster delivers hot water during periods of low solar contribution or high demand. We'll recommend the best option for your home.
Can you repair my Apricus solar hot water system?
What warranty do Apricus systems have?
Apricus provides a 15-year collector warranty and a 10-year warranty on the solar hot water tank, backed by our own quality workmanship guarantee on installation.
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