Vaughn Solar Storage 80-Gallon Tank
Vaughn Solar Storage 80-Gallon Tank Review
The Vaughn Solar Storage 80-Gallon Tank is a specialty storage tank designed for solar water heating systems. Stainless steel construction with integrated heat exchanger for solar thermal fluid circulation.
Specs: 80 gallons stored, fully stainless steel tank construction, dual internal heat exchangers (solar coil + backup electric/gas option), polyurethane foam insulation. Lifetime tank warranty.
The dual-coil design enables both solar thermal heating (primary) and backup electric or gas heating (secondary). Right answer for complete solar water heating systems where the storage tank must accept both heat sources.
About $2,800 unit. Complete solar water heating system with collectors + Vaughn storage: $7,500-$10,500 installed.
Right buyer: solar water heating installation wanting premium stainless storage with dual heat-source compatibility.
- Lifetime tank warranty — industry's strongest coverage; no replacement budget needed
- Large 80-gallon reserve — comfortably serves 5+ person households in peak-use periods
- Professional installation required — gas/venting/electrical work adds $500–1,500 to unit cost