With the increase in the interest of having a “green” society, the topic of solar power as a source of heat is a hot one. There are different methods of achieving this, as well as different things to use the solar power on as a heat conductor.
What follows is a synopsis of some of these methods and some insight as to what one might need when interested in using this kind of natural power for heating purposes.
DIY Solar Hot Water Heater 101
Depending on the method of solar heating used, here is a list of some things you may need to have when using solar heating of water.
- One or more 100 feet long black garden hoses
- One or more 50 feet long black garden hoses
- Southern exposure. The roof is the preferred place of southern exposure if feasible
- 30 gallon clean black plastic barrel with spigot
- Four 4×6 treated posts, eight feet long in length
- Concrete Mix
- 3X3 sheet of one inch thick plywood
- Four 2 by 4′s, 3 feet in length
- Sixteen carriage bolts with lock washer,washer, and acorn nut
- A post hole digger
- Four 4×6′s, three feet in length
Both methods don’t require all of these things, but we will put this together with the following methods so you can see what material you will need for each.
1° Method
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