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Forum: Solar Heating 03-21-15, 08:45 AM
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Posted By gtojohn
My property is not level there's about 2' of...

My property is not level there's about 2' of difference between front and back. 4" slab in front means 2' 4" in back. Cost is also higher because of my remote location. 4k was the low bid 9k was the...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-21-15, 04:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
I found a little info today. "For flat panel...

I found a little info today. "For flat panel collectors expect 1000 btu per sqft per day in the south. In a more northern latitude expect 750 btu*sqft day. 10-20% of building sqft was recommended for...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-20-15, 02:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/renovations-new-cons...

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/renovations-new-construction/4328-cabin-build-tx-hill-country-2.html
Pier and beam. Slab quote was over $4k. This was less than $1k. Additional benefits of a crawl...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-12-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
Doing a little homework on hydronics in the...

Doing a little homework on hydronics in the South. It can be desireable to not heat the slab be cause of our sudden temperature swings, 82F yesterday and 58F for today. Looking at some info from...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-09-15, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
Nothing has been built yet. Im not using pressure...

Nothing has been built yet. Im not using pressure treated wood for my floor deck. my piers will be pt posts on top of concrete. I do already have 2 truck loads of pt 4 x 4 posts gratis. Non pt 2 x...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-08-15, 04:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
For cost and my semi remote location my...

For cost and my semi remote location my foundation will be pier and beam 2x12 on 24" centers. Overall design is open floor plan with loft. Maybe a radiant wall? Perhaps 1-2 radiators will be all I...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-06-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
Original plan was on mini on demand propane, but...

Original plan was on mini on demand propane, but now I have 3 solar water panels. With the solar I hope be able to set it up and let it run automatically without any additional fuel cost. Pumps and...
Forum: Solar Heating 02-05-15, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,983
Posted By gtojohn
Hot Water panel sizing 63sqft

I'm building a currently off grid week end cabin. Currently there's nothing there, no water, no power, no structure. Sturcture will be
about 600 sqft living with rain water collection before I go...
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