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Old 03-24-17, 12:36 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Roostre View Post
Saw this through an advertisement the other day and wondered what the consensus is on the product line and idea. It's called Sunpump out of Canada and they use roof mounted panels with refrigerant in them to "absorb" heat from the air and sun to make hot water and heat homes.

Interesting concept:

https://www.sunpump.solar/faq

Would it be possible to build something similar using old window units? Perhaps to heat my shop.
Search around EcoRenovator, several posts on successful backwards air conditioners.

There are better configurations here. If you look you will find these also.

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