Bowman Heat Exchanger for Solar Panels EC160 5113-5T-S - Titanium
The Bowman Heat Exchanger for Solar Panels EC160 5113-5T-S is an efficient shell and tube swimming pool heat exchanger which is suitable for use with either boiler heated hot water, or renewable energy heating systems, such as heat pumps or solar collectors. It features ‘Universal Fit’ composite end covers, for easy installation into pool pipework and a choice of either a titanium, cupro-nickel, or stainless steel tube core.
The Bowman Heat Exchanger for Solar Panels EC160 5113-5T-S is an efficient shell and tube swimming pool heat exchanger which is suitable for use with either boiler heated hot water, or renewable energy heating systems, such as heat pumps or solar collectors. It features ‘Universal Fit’ composite end covers, for easy installation into pool pipework and a choice of either a titanium, cupro-nickel, or stainless steel tube core.
Bowman Heat Exchanger for Solar Panels EC160 5113-5T-S - Titanium
When it comes to efficient, high-performance heat transfer for pools and spas, Bowman EC160 5113-5 Swimming Pool Heat Exchanger stands out as a top choice. With thousands of units in operation worldwide—from private hot tubs to Olympic-sized pools—Bowman offers reliable and energy-efficient heat transfer solutions for both commercial and residential applications.
Product Benefits:
- Proven: heats spas and hot tubs extremely fast, reducing energy costs
- Easy to install: solvent weld end covers with thermostat pocket
- Durability: salt water and mineral rich fresh water compatible
- Simple to maintain: easy disassembly for routine maintenance
- Titanium models: full 10 year warranty on titanium materials
Specification:
Type | Tube Material | Typical Pool Capacity | Maximum Pool Water Flow | Maximum Hot Water Temp | Max. Operating Pressure Pool Water | Max. Operating Pressure Hot Water | Weight | |||||
m3 | gal | m3/ h | l/min | ºC | ºF | bar | psi | bar | psi | kg | ||
EC160-5113-5C | Cupro-nickel | 120 | 26,000 | 15.0 | 250 | 110 | 230 | 6 | 87 | 6 | 87 | 8.5 |
EC160-5113-5S* | Stainless Steel | 120 | 26,000 | 15.0 | 250 | 110 | 230 | 6 | 87 | 6 | 87 | 8.5 |
EC160-5113-5T | Titanium | 120 | 26,000 | 15.0 | 250 | 110 | 230 | 6 | 87 | 6 | 87 | 7.3 |
Stainless Steel is not suitable for use on pools fitted with salt water chlorinators or salt water pools.
Type | Tube Material | BTU | kW | ||
EC160-5113-5C | Cupro-nickel | 190,000 at 60°C | 55 at 60°C | ||
EC160-5113-5S* | Stainless Steel | 190,000 at 60°C | 55 at 60°C | ||
EC160-5113-5T | Titanium | 190,000 at 60°C | 55 at 60°C |
Water Flow
As the graphs and table below illustrate, providing the right water flow volume is vital to the performance of the heat exchanger. If the flow rate of either the hot water supply, or the pool water circuit is too low, the heat exchanger will not perform at its designed efficiency and will be unable to transfer all the available heat energy in to the pool water.
Heat Transfer
Renewable energy: 55kW
Hot Water | Temperature & Heat Transfer | ||||
Flow rate | 82ºC | 70ºC | 60ºC | 45ºC | |
l/min | kW | kW | kW | kW | |
10 | 33 | 25 | 19 | 10 | |
20 | 56 | 43 | 33 | 17 | |
30 | 73 | 56 | 42 | 22 | |
40 | 86 | 67 | 50 | 26 | |
50 | 97 | 75 | 56 | 29 | |
60 | 107 | 82 | 62 | 32 |
Pressure Drop
Installation
Universal Fit End Covers
The EC80-5113-1 is supplied with ‘Universal Fit’ composite end covers, designed for use with either 1.5” nominal pipe size (48mm O/D) or metric 50mm O/D pool pipework. The ‘socket union’ component enables either diameter to be accommodated, as shown on the adjacent cross section illustration. To purchase extra please click here.