Forum: Solar Heating
11-15-12, 05:54 PM
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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....
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-13-12, 05:57 PM
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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...
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 09:27 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 09:04 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 08:56 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 08:41 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 07:51 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 07:33 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-03-12, 06:41 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
10-31-12, 09:16 PM
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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...
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Forum: Solar Heating
10-31-12, 08:16 PM
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Forum: Solar Heating
07-04-12, 11:57 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
06-25-12, 10:02 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
06-25-12, 09:21 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
06-15-12, 09:52 AM
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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...
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-26-12, 12:43 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-20-12, 10:29 PM
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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...
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-15-12, 10:12 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-15-12, 10:05 AM
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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 ->...
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-15-12, 09:24 AM
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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 @...
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-14-12, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 67
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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...
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-14-12, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 45,093
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-09-12, 10:20 AM
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-08-12, 09:26 AM
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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...
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-06-12, 08:39 PM
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