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Site 814

System type: Pumped - differential control
Installed: 1996
Inspected: 2003

Operation unkown. Unable to contact client.
No flow through collector loop during time external part of system was inspected.
Exterior:
Collector mounted on shade overhang above door. Rust from metal roof has dripped upon collector glazing and left rust stains.
Collector feed/return piped to rear of house along side walls. Total was 70 feet of pipe run (for each – 70’ feed, 70’ return).
Collector mount may have created some type of leak onto wood below. Stained.
Exterior insulation is deteriorating.
Doubtful that system works. No one home. Terrible odor coming from under front door.