I Want To Build My Own Solar Hot Water Heating System..where Do I Start?
I Want To Build My Own Solar Hot Water Heating System..where Do I Start?
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I want to build my own solar heating system hot water .. Where do I start?
I've been searching the net for information or plans to build and install my own home solar heating hot water. Everything seems to come is through advertisements and links asking for me to send money to the plans. Can anyone suggest a place where I can find plans and detailed requirements and information about one of these systems. I dont mind actually paying .... So I will not be cheated ... Any feedback or advice appreciated.
I saw a book at Lowe's to make a solar hot water system. I have enough projects for the moment, so I do not understand but it set the wheels spinning along its lines of thought itself. I love a system for my pool. This would mean that could swim in a pool heated in winter. That alone would be worth doing so. It was $ 20.00.
July 18th, 2009 - 17:21
I saw a book at Lowe’s about making a Solar Hot Water System. I have enough projects for the moment so I didn’t get it but it set my wheels turning thinking along your same lines.
I would love a system for my pool. It would mean I could swim in a heated pool in the winter. That alone would be so worth doing.
It was about $20.00.
July 18th, 2009 - 17:46
There is a book by Tom Lane
Solar Hot water systems and lessons learned 1977-Today
It is not cheap about 70 bucks but is very informative.
ebay link to book no it is not my listinghttp://cgi.ebay.com/Solar-Hot-Water-Syst…
Build it solar has some great diy infohttp://www.builditsolar.com/
These sytems are simple yet you can make alot of mistakes without proper trainning or planning
Good luck
July 18th, 2009 - 19:24
One of your first stops should be here:http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/ind…
It is a good primer, of what to expect, and if you explore the site you will find something on homes.
If you’re handy enough then: Even though they’re turning into a “This old House” magazine (which by the way is the reason I stopped subscribing), you should be able to search the archiveshttp://www.motherearthnews.com/
Or for real world advice with people who have made their own and for those that have bought such things you could join on Yahoo’s homesteading group such as:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homesteadi…
And finally a company which I have no interest in other than the phone calls I make and they’re very good in answering questions and have a wonderful catalog is Radiantec: http://www.radiantec.com/index.php
Here’s hoping this helps:
DK
July 19th, 2009 - 00:25
Use some pvc pipe run it back &forth across a south facing roof . Use a 55 gal. drum (insulated) with a tolet float in the drum. Paint the pvc black to asrob the heat. You get the idea. You can adjust it to your own sittuation.
July 19th, 2009 - 02:46
I actually bought an ebook that has been really helpful. I built a solar panel for pretty cheap, this should help you out.
July 19th, 2009 - 05:52
Wikipedia. Every product sold starts there.
July 19th, 2009 - 11:58
mother earth news the answer way above me mother earth news 100% correct!