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Creating a solar heating unit on the cheap | 23 comments (23 topical, editorial)
Re: Creating a solar heating unit on the cheap (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by freeEnergy4me on Thu Apr 3rd, 2008 at 06:42:25 PM MST
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Another guy also did it recently. I am definately imitating them....with some wrinkles.

The black cans are the same, I am just using a longer air path that will heat the air considerably more.  I am using a zig-zag connection of cans so that instead of just going top to bottom, the air goes thru every can. Also, I am not using silicone, but epoxy which is easier to work with, imho. And it is very durable and less bulky than a caulk would be.

If you don't use epoxy, start! It is a great adhesive.

I'm also using some aluminum flex to conjoin the cans.

My unit is not going to occupy a window, as windows help direct sunlight heat the house. It will sit on my roof and have heat enter through a hose with a fan at the end to pull air in.

All in all, the same concept. I just thought I'd do a diary for the heck of it. Since I've brought my electric bill down, I'm going to focus on my outrageous heating bills.

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Re: Creating a solar heating unit on the cheap (3.00 / 0) (#15)
by richhagen (richhagen (a t) Juno.com) on Fri Apr 4th, 2008 at 03:02:13 PM MST
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Use more epoxy huh. . . and cut down on the use of hot glue???
'A Joule saved is a Joule made'
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Creating a solar heating unit on the cheap | 23 comments (23 topical, 0 editorial)

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