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Xringer · 01-05-11, 04:06 PM

We have some plants at the prime install location, but I'm sure we could get rid of
those pretty quick..

I added your link to the you tube link I posted on New years day..

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-...html#post10913

I really like Scott's super-duper collector and the fact it's portable.

I've seen hotwater collectors shaped like a big wedge, and I've been thinking
about a design of an 8'x8' wedge.
The 8'x8' face of the wedge would be on a 3' base with a 7.4' backside.
A right triangle with an acute of 22 degs on top.
Plywood with solid wood base section for some good sized casters.

Sort of like this shape.. But without all the tubes..

The idea would be to roll it out in the fall and then hide it out back in the summer.

I like the idea of warming the basement, but mine is COLD.. Not a bit of
insulation behind the walls of the finished part and the floor is prefect for
storing beer! I can grab a cool one off the case on the floor and it's already 50 degrees.. Just about ready to drink!!

What was thinking of is installing a hose connector rig in the window.
Just like you would install a window AC.. Two hoses and two insulated
window opening inserts.
It might be possible to use the top and bottom of a double hung window.

Custom cut your inserts for your windows of course..

01-05-11, 04:06 PM	#31
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	We have some plants at the prime install location, but I'm sure we could get rid of those pretty quick.. I added your link to the you tube link I posted on New years day.. http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-...html#post10913 I really like Scott's super-duper collector and the fact it's portable. I've seen hotwater collectors shaped like a big wedge, and I've been thinking about a design of an 8'x8' wedge. The 8'x8' face of the wedge would be on a 3' base with a 7.4' backside. A right triangle with an acute of 22 degs on top. Plywood with solid wood base section for some good sized casters. Sort of like this shape.. But without all the tubes.. The idea would be to roll it out in the fall and then hide it out back in the summer. I like the idea of warming the basement, but mine is COLD.. Not a bit of insulation behind the walls of the finished part and the floor is prefect for storing beer! I can grab a cool one off the case on the floor and it's already 50 degrees.. Just about ready to drink!! What was thinking of is installing a hose connector rig in the window. Just like you would install a window AC.. Two hoses and two insulated window opening inserts. It might be possible to use the top and bottom of a double hung window. Custom cut your inserts for your windows of course..