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Batch Solar Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Using it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Tank from old gas water heater with casing and insulation removed.
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1. Using a flat screwdriver to pry off cover.
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1. This is the insulation, either it comes of in one nice piece or you have to scrape
and sand it off like a fool. Save it and it can be used to insulate the ends of the
box.
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1. This part is a hell of a lot easier with two people!
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1. Notice the trim around the box, made from 1x4 wood or similar. It gives the box
reggidity, the glass a good seal, and provides an easy grip to pick up the box when
moving.
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1. This hole is where I put a thermometer, if I have one.
2. This hole is what I currently use for the hot water out, with the tank rotated so
this is on the top.
Step 9: Using it
Place the double glazed glass panel on top, let it heat for a few hours, then enjoy your solar heater water. Ask me if you have any questions.
Some modifications which you should try are:
Thinker insulation, maybe 2" would keep it hotter in the winter.
To keep it warm at night for use in the morning glue a sheet of insulation to a think sheet of plywood and hinge it to be a closable cover for night time and other times of
no sun.
A thermometer can be made to read the temperature inside the tank by drilling out a hole in a 3/4" steel plug and JBwelding in a little kitchen thermometer into the hole.
Thanks, sorry about the quality of this article, I am not really feeling it right now, and will probably re-write it later when I am inspired.
Thanks Annie Rose for who you are, I love you like I love myself. XXXoooXXoooxXOxX
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Comments
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Jaymee says:
Doggard says:
codydean says:
i believe it would work even better if the tank was painted black.
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Doggard says:
presidentsman says:
This sounds like a great idea. Have you any figures as to total cost?
fjpalacios1 says:
jomac_uk says:
newbeatle says:
roliop says:
Perhaps line the inside of the lid with aluminium foil and prop it up to shine even more light onto the tank.
profpat says:
Legeir007 says:
Great job!
martyjr9 says:
the tank should be flat black to absorb the light otherwise looks good
bigdan87 says:
nieks says:
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