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Forum: Solar Heating

06-22-14, 02:23 PM

Replies: 23

Best fluid for solar panel

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Posted By stevehull

Jeff, This is BRILLIANT! I had not thought...

Jeff,

This is BRILLIANT! I had not thought of using a junk auto radiator. But the entire thing is neat - especially the expansion tank and filler cap "pop off" valve.

Thanks,

Steve

Forum: Solar Heating

06-20-14, 08:26 AM

Replies: 23

Best fluid for solar panel

Views: 16,755

Posted By stevehull

In terms of viscosity, this Shell fluid almost...

In terms of viscosity, this Shell fluid almost looks like sludge at 0 C (32 F). Also the heat capacity and thermal conductivity are low (compared to water).

I would design this system to prevent...

Forum: Solar Heating

06-15-14, 03:45 PM

Replies: 23

Best fluid for solar panel

Views: 16,755

Posted By stevehull

AC - feel free to add a diagram. I welcome...

AC - feel free to add a diagram. I welcome others that can put into pictures that which I write of.

Steve

Forum: Solar Heating

06-14-14, 08:31 AM

Replies: 23

Best fluid for solar panel

Views: 16,755

Posted By stevehull

Remember that the higher the temperature of the...

Remember that the higher the temperature of the circulating fluid, the lower the efficiency of the collector. This is not trivial.

The efficiency drops rapidly as collector temperatures go over...

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