does any one know where i can get free plans to make a solar water heater?
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Question by rob_kendalluk: does any one know where i can get free plans to make a solar water heater?
any web links or emailed plans would be great…..the idea is to build a solar heater for a pool
thanks so far for the comments, although ‘conspicuous consumptionist’ would i think be a triffle overboard…surely anyone wanting to investigate renewable energy sources for whatever reasons should be praised…..
info only in future please? thanks
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I very much doubt that this is possible.
The plans are probably confidential and/or you may have to pay to use them, even for private use.
Good luck trying!
The Techie
December 23, 2011 at 11:15 am
The link below may give you a start. You’ll obviously need something a lot bigger. Solar is usually used by conservationists, not conspicuous consumpsionists.
John
December 23, 2011 at 11:16 am
Before you go to the trouble, make sure the kind you end up making can help you with tax breaks and stuff. Here’s more info:
http://www.orer.gov.au/householders/index.html
booktender
December 23, 2011 at 11:55 am
Here you go…
http://www.solartec.iinet.net.au/solare/secondary/solarhotwater.htm
These are plans for a smaller version. I have seen books in the library that have plans but as of right now I cannot remember the names. I will try to look and then let you know.
This is a nice how to for a small scale passive heater. I have seen larger (like 4’x8′) home made panels used in ND to heat small buildings. It wouldn’t get it to 80, but it surely takes the chill out. Note: these wer closed loop systems that used antifreeze, radiators, and a thermostatically driven 12v solar powered citculating pumps.
Pete
December 23, 2011 at 12:00 pm