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GaryGary · 09-15-11, 07:38 PM

Hi,
This is a good writeup on using air collectors to heat water:
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects...aterHeater.pdf

While I like the EPDM lined tanks, maybe a metal tank is better for air heating collectors.

Al did a hybrid air and water heating collector:
DIY Solar Air Heating Collector with Water Heating

I think that the car radiator scheme that was mentioned above would also work.

Gary

09-15-11, 07:38 PM	#7
GaryGary Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SW Montana Posts: 139 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Hi, This is a good writeup on using air collectors to heat water: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects...aterHeater.pdf While I like the EPDM lined tanks, maybe a metal tank is better for air heating collectors. Al did a hybrid air and water heating collector: DIY Solar Air Heating Collector with Water Heating I think that the car radiator scheme that was mentioned above would also work. Gary