Drainback Solar Thermal System Tanks
Drainback installations use three tanks to heat the domestic water supply. The two main tanks are just like those used in pressurized solar thermal systems. However, the third is specialised – the drainback tank, which is installed on the solar loop.
The two main tanks are installed in standard fashion: the one heated by solar energy is piped in series before the backup grid-tied tank, so that the sun-heated supply is topped up with heat in the second tank if necessary.