The Apricus system uses omni-directional  technology which ensures stable heat output from morning to evening.  This is the most important feature of the Apricus system.  You may have seen other collectors that look like our Apricus system.  Most of these systems use flat-plate collectors inside glass tubes or vacuum tubes with flat copper foil.  These systems have great output when the sun is directly overhead, but as the sun moves throughout the day, it hits the flat plate of the collector at a lower angle, decreasing the system's heat output in the morning and afternoon.  These collectors also perform well in the summer when the sun is at a higher angle.  In the winter months, however, their performance drastically decreases due to the angle of the sun.

 

The Apricus System uses a cylindrical collector which takes advantage of the sun all day and all year, not just when it's directly overhead.  This design feature sets Apricus' performance ahead of its competitors.  The Apricus collectors have a strong heat output even as the angle of the sun changes from morning to evening and year-round!  It even has a strong performance on cloudy days!