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solarhotairpanels · 11-06-13, 08:47 AM

Hi AC Hacker and Daox

First, Daox... thanks for your nice comments Sir,

AC Hacker
So far all 4 of my hot air collectors have with stood very harsh winters here in Rhode Island.

They not only shed the snow by themselves but kick out terrific heat in outside temps as low as 13 degrees.

1 has been in place for 3 years now.
That's the first one I built out of 2/ x 4 PT frame.. and 3/8 plywood back.

the other ones are 2 years old and have all been built with metal stud framing.

I love using the metal stud framing.
They look more professional built once done and never have to worry about treating any wood framing.

If I took pictures of these for you today they'd look the exact same way as they do in the PDF file.

The polycarbonate is holding up super.. nice and crystal clear.
All 4 of my 6 inch booster fans are working fine.. no problems with the snap disk controllers .... just no problems at all EXCEPT for backdraft issues I'm not satisfied with.

I am currently building my own new backdraft damper which will be installed on all 4 collectors. Supply and Return piping.

Heading to the store for supplies now and will post back here or start a new thread for the backdraft damper build with a bunch of pictures.

11-06-13, 08:47 AM	#6
solarhotairpanels Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Posts: 92 Thanks: 22 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts	Hi AC Hacker and Daox First, Daox... thanks for your nice comments Sir, AC Hacker So far all 4 of my hot air collectors have with stood very harsh winters here in Rhode Island. They not only shed the snow by themselves but kick out terrific heat in outside temps as low as 13 degrees. 1 has been in place for 3 years now. That's the first one I built out of 2/ x 4 PT frame.. and 3/8 plywood back. the other ones are 2 years old and have all been built with metal stud framing. I love using the metal stud framing. They look more professional built once done and never have to worry about treating any wood framing. If I took pictures of these for you today they'd look the exact same way as they do in the PDF file. The polycarbonate is holding up super.. nice and crystal clear. All 4 of my 6 inch booster fans are working fine.. no problems with the snap disk controllers .... just no problems at all EXCEPT for backdraft issues I'm not satisfied with. I am currently building my own new backdraft damper which will be installed on all 4 collectors. Supply and Return piping. Heading to the store for supplies now and will post back here or start a new thread for the backdraft damper build with a bunch of pictures.