Forum: Solar Heating
03-12-22, 05:43 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-06-21, 08:39 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-28-20, 09:01 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-27-20, 08:23 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-27-20, 07:54 AM
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Drainback system
Ok, sounds good and good luck with your new business.
Try to stick with 3/4 pipe because the water will drain back much faster with the larger diameter.
Haven't had any air issues corroding my...
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-24-20, 09:58 PM
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Well thank you for that comment..
They are...
Well thank you for that comment..
They are light as a feather to carry because of the galvanized metal stud framing...
I saw a post somewhere where a guy piled a whole bunch of big stones in a...
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-24-20, 09:35 PM
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Ok, I see what you mean.
Yes just pumping hot...
Ok, I see what you mean.
Yes just pumping hot air into your basement is a plus even if that's all you do.
Hot air rises.. up thru the floors etc.
Well keep everyone posted on your progress and...
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-24-20, 08:45 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-24-20, 06:27 PM
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skyking solar hot air collectors
Sounds like you'll have a beautiful house when done.
Good luck with that project... post a bunch of pictures when you get rolling.
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-22-20, 12:59 PM
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My only addition to this thread is beware of...
My only addition to this thread is beware of stagnation temps using PEX. I would stick with black automotive type radiator hose with stainless clamps or solder copper to join collectors. Just my 2...
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-22-20, 11:53 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-22-20, 11:37 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-27-20, 02:50 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-10-14, 07:00 PM
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Just a thought..
If you are not getting enough pressure running your domestic hot water thru your solar tank, could you possibly turn that solar tank into a closed loop system and run that hot water into the house...
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Forum: Energy Storage
12-10-14, 09:46 AM
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Wow! What a Tank!
Sunspot.. I took one look at that storage tank and had to jump in here to compliment you.
that is an extremely well built tank which will serve you well for many years to come. Way to GO!
I...
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-09-13, 06:41 PM
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Inexpensive Backdraft Damper that actually works
I have tried the store bought metal butterfly backdraft dampers with the 4 hot air collectors I have plugged into my house.
None of them were stopping the cold air backdrafts that happen when the...
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-07-13, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 51
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Hi Ex..
They're not completed yet but I plan...
Hi Ex..
They're not completed yet but I plan on installing a T tubing pipe into the TOP pipe on my collectors, then attaching a spin type louvered vent similar to the ones used to vent attics...
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-05-13, 06:48 PM
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