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Forum: Solar Heating 11-15-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Hey Strider, I'm not currently living in...

Hey Strider,

I'm not currently living in close proximity of the unit, so I don't think I'd be able to stay on top of tracking everything. Networking it would be further than I'd be willing to go....
Forum: Solar Heating 11-13-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Yes, this battle station is now fully...

Yes, this battle station is now fully operational. The "Left" (west) Collector is 100sqft (10'x10'), "right" (East) collector is 80sqft (10'x8') so 180sqft total. the frame is built with 2x4s so its...
Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--NOQNNmG3w8/UJH...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--NOQNNmG3w8/UJHcn5bCTXI/AAAAAAAAA2c/cAH8FvHRau4/s556/2012-08-10+12.47.12.jpg

Beautiful.
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Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K4J0RaNqF-o/UJH...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K4J0RaNqF-o/UJHchOSxGNI/AAAAAAAAA18/x1QwZTuVjYU/s741/2012-08-03+18.32.44.jpg
Starting to look like something!
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Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rpdr7yyOTJM/UJH...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rpdr7yyOTJM/UJHcbqTfp_I/AAAAAAAAA1c/NFJ7W27e1Rs/s556/2012-07-26+13.45.52.jpg

Starting to attach the collector inlet pipes to the pumps. The ability to use...
Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5OqhFfsFR1w/UJH...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5OqhFfsFR1w/UJHcXz950cI/AAAAAAAAA08/1hqCitZH9ag/s741/2012-07-14+19.59.56.jpg

Drainback pipes through the lid.
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Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 07:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vfOTCYNKEK0/UJH...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vfOTCYNKEK0/UJHcTRDC5vI/AAAAAAAAA0c/hC5AftAqnRY/s741/2012-07-14+17.31.32.jpg
This blurry picture shows my one of the Grundfos pumps being plumbed into to the "U"...
Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 07:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d6oIoMHi06c/UJH...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d6oIoMHi06c/UJHcM61ZuGI/AAAAAAAAAz8/f7ETSkwWb8o/s556/2012-07-09+15.57.39.jpg
Progress being made on the right collector.
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Forum: Solar Heating 11-03-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
I tried to keep it as straight as possible,...

I tried to keep it as straight as possible, although I noticed a gradual twist... I guess time will tell.
Forum: Solar Heating 10-31-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
The next phase was plumbing inside the...

The next phase was plumbing inside the collectors, which meant the fabrication of the heat absorbers. Using rolls of Aluminum flashing as the raw material, I cut and bent it into absorber plates to...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-31-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Sorry I've been really bad about keeping the...

Sorry I've been really bad about keeping the thread updated, but the project is completed and is up and running. Pics to follow.
Forum: Solar Heating 07-04-12, 11:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Yeah pretty much. I used maybe 9 screws per OSB...

Yeah pretty much. I used maybe 9 screws per OSB sheet. The house has wood siding so it was easy.
Forum: Solar Heating 06-25-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ydf43q9f9Ps/T-h...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ydf43q9f9Ps/T-h3QkLcJdI/AAAAAAAAAqA/96OX-mbq_rk/s505/20120524183645.jpg

I have both heat exchangers tied into the house plumbing like this. You can see the two...
Forum: Solar Heating 06-25-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
I ended up getting the 2 Grundfos 15-58's, and a...

I ended up getting the 2 Grundfos 15-58's, and a 500' coil of 1/2" pex-al-pex from pexuniverse.com and am excited to see how they end up performing.

As far as the timber tank debate goes, I think...
Forum: Solar Heating 06-15-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
uggh decisions, decisions. I'm looking at the...

uggh decisions, decisions. I'm looking at the Grundfos 15-58, but all the ones I can find have an integrated check valve. I'm thinking this would be a problem, because you want the vertical section...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-26-12, 12:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Nah... Opensource it! Just shoot me a pm with...

Nah... Opensource it! Just shoot me a pm with your email, and I'll send you the high resolution source image.

I also was thinking about the possibility of using a single pump with a 3 way...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-20-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Update: Folding and securing the EPDM liner ...

Update:

Folding and securing the EPDM liner

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_BBugmmEJv0/T7mw6whgz5I/AAAAAAAAAmY/RadzJaF-8TI/s505/20120516134027.jpg

Putting on the composite decking boards...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-15-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
For only $7 extra you can! All the fancy plastic...

For only $7 extra you can! All the fancy plastic box you could ever dream of right here (http://www.mydtcstore.com/uploads/2/8/2/4/2824400/3588629.jpg?251).
Forum: Solar Heating 05-15-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Nice. Okay, so it looks like being conservative...

Nice. Okay, so it looks like being conservative and allowing even a 1ft head increase from friction losses, the Taco and Grundfos are close to or above the .03gpm/sqft range. 2.25gpm for panel #2 ->...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-15-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
The Grundfos UP 15-18 B5...

The Grundfos UP 15-18 B5 (http://www.pexsupply.com/Grundfos-59896114-UP15-18B5-Bronze-Circulator-Pump-1-25-HP-115V) looks good for the second panel. Max head of 13.75ft. 2.25gpm @ 12.5ft, 3.25 gpm @...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-14-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
The Taco 008...

The Taco 008 (http://www.pexsupply.com/Taco-008-SF6-008-Stainless-Steel-Circulator-1-25-HP-15055000-p) Circulating pump looks like a promising candidate for the first panel. Max head of 15ft, 2.5 gpm...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-14-12, 08:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Thanks Daox, that simplifies things a lot. I just...

Thanks Daox, that simplifies things a lot. I just measured everything, and panel #1 has 13' 6" of head and panel #2 has 11' 6". As far as the distance goes, it's basically all vertical. The tank is...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-09-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
I still need to measure where the top of the tank...

I still need to measure where the top of the tank waterline will be (I believe that subtracts from the head height?), but I believe I will need two pumps as the system is in two panels and could...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-08-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
Currently there are only 3 people, but with...

Currently there are only 3 people, but with changing renters that number could always easily change. The tank feeds into 2 hot water heaters (one gas one electric) that each have their own water...
Forum: Solar Heating 05-06-12, 08:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
Posted By menaus2
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6PoWKSgTPvI/T6X...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6PoWKSgTPvI/T6X1QlrW_1I/AAAAAAAAAeI/RRpNHg36xZ0/s773/20120430201020.jpg

Tank with insulation.
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