Build an Extreme Green Hot Water Solar Collector

List Price: $3.99

For anyone wanting to build their own solar collector, this is a great tool. Like others have said, follow the directions with respect to the materials specified. I do have a real problem with the Kindle version. Having read the last post, as well as the response it received, there is an issue with Kindle PC being very inconvenient. Unless you have a laptop, you're stuck with running back and forth between the shop and your PC, since there is no ability to print anything, due to DRM protection. This is understandable if the book were in print, which it ISN'T. There's also a "KindlePC converter", which will turn it into Acrobat, but why pay $29.95 to convert something you paid 3 dollars for? I tried to find this book in Acrobat form, and did find mention that it had been available in Acrobat form for years. If you're stuck with a desktop, find the PDF version. Additionally, there was also a mention of using the note feature to copy and paste into another application in...

This is an excellent book with clear and well thought out plans. With a little investment of time and the parts listed, you will have a worthy product that will save money and provide satisfaction.However, given that I don't have my computer next to my power saw etc, having a print edition would make it a lot easier to build. What about a way to at least print out the parts lists and pertinent diagrams? Naturally, printing an e-book is a bit backwards, but lets also be practical. I'm not about to haul my kindle or laptop to the shop or outside on the roof.A printable form of the plans would make it five stars.

I am very impresed with the plans for this solar hot water system. I think it was easy to understand and complete with material lists and where to get them. I am looking forward to building one soon.

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Solar Hot water Heater and Water Storage Unit

Solar Hot Water Heater: 26 items found

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10 Evacuated Tubes, Solar Collector of Solar Hot Water Heater, Vacuum Tubes, new	$299.99	2d 1h 43m
Do It Yourself Solar Hot Water Heater up to 90,000 btu	$575.00	24d 16h 47m
Evacuated 30 Tube Solar Hot Water Heater Collector SRCC Spare tubes & Stand Hot	$1,095.00	24d 6h 19m
Controller For Solar Water Heater Applications Hot	$129.95	22d 21h 9m
Evacuated 18 Tube Solar Hot Water Heater Collector SRCC Spare tubes & Stand Hot	$725.00	24d 5h 48m
Wilo Hot Water Circulation Pump Variable 3-Speed Solar Heater	$159.99	13d 18h 25m
Pump Controller Solar Hot Water Heater w/Pump, 110V Controller 3 speed 3 sensors	$339.15	12d 16h 38m
SRCC certified flat plate solar collector solar hot water heater 4X6 feet size	$459.00	2h 54m
SRCC Certified 30 Vacuum Tube Solar Collector Solar Panel Solar Hot Water Heater	$900.00	11d 18h 49m
Electric Hot Water Heater Retrofit Heating Element Solar Water Heater System	$170.00	21d 22h 23m

Articles

Solar water heaters best solution for technology for green homes

Jul 18, 2011 |

Solar hot water systems are the best solution for homes wanting a green heating technology to reduce carbon emissions, according to Ethical Consumer magazine.

In the magazine’s latest Buyers’ Guide, the publication compared biomass boilers, ground source heat pumps and solar hot water heating.

The magazine found that while biomass boilers can provide the largest carbon savings, they are also among the most expensive renewable heat technologies, costing around £11,000. The Buyers’ Guide also questions the long-term sustainability of biomass feedstock.

Biomass boilers can also end up costing £40 a year more to run than a typical condensing gas boiler.

By comparison, solar hot water systems are the cheapest renewable technology to install at around £4800 for a typical system, saving a modest amount of carbon and up to £60 a year on energy bills against a typical condensing gas boiler.

“As the cheapest and easiest technology to install, if households are looking to buy a renewable-heating system in our view the best option would be to choose a solar hot water system,” says editor Rob Harrison.

Solar rebates not coming as promised

Mar 03, 2011 | So, early last year, they had a large solar power system installed along with a solar hot water heater. Qualifying for a $20000 state solar power rebate played a big part in the couple's decision to move forward with the $47000 solar power investment.

Local nursing home celebrates solar panel installation

Mar 02, 2011 | The solar heated water is then stored in a 2000-gallon tank and can be used throughout the day. According to SolTherm's Web site, SolTherm.com, traditional hot water heaters waste as much as 35 percent fossil fuels. The solar panels work to reduce the

2200 homes to be equipped with solar hot-water heaters

Feb 10, 2011 | Courtesy photo Military housing units aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are currently being equipped with solar hot-water heaters. Approximately 2200 homes aboard the base and surrounding installations will receive this upgrade which helps cut down

Incentive Program Offered for Going Solar

Feb 28, 2011 | In an effort to use more renewable energy, NV Energy is offering money to residents who switch their electric water heaters to a solar hot water system. Homeowner Jerry Faiers couldn't be happier with his new solar hot water unit.

GE Ecomagination: DIY Solar Water Heater

Feb 23, 2011 | Bhattarai's entry in the competition is a simple passive solar hot water system based around a commodity that can be found cheaply almost anywhere–a basic plastic barrel–used in conjunction with an innovative HDPE solar heat absorber.

Questions & Answers

Should I remove solar panels or get a solar hot water heater?

Nov 08, 2006 by Rich C

I just found out that my homeowners insurance company wants to charge me $300 more per year because I have some old solar panels on my roof. They were put on by the previous owners a long time ago I think. They are for a solar water heater but they aren't connected to anything because I just have a regular water heater in my garage. They are ugly as hell and I would just as soon take them down as I'd rather have a tankless system eventually anyways. My insurance is already $3150 per year for a 140K house (Florida) so its high enough as it is. It seems stupid to pay $300 a year for something I'm not even using. Who can I call to take them down or can I do it myself or are solar water heaters cheap enough now that I should consider one?

Why don't you do this first my friend: put an ad in the local paper for someone that wants solar heaters and have them help you, for a price maybe. You can get their help and, have them pay you for them. You'd better check with your insurance company first. They may require a roofer to replace anything for their own purpose. You know how insurance companies are?

Can I create a cheap but effective solar hot water heater for bathing using my south-facing bathroom window?

Sep 30, 2007 by joe friday's grrl

I moved into an older brick bungalow recently. We have just one bathroom, with a south-facing window (original glass) that's about 2-1/2' wide by 3-1/2'. The window is above the toilet, which sits right next to the soaking tub. I've never attempted to construct anything more complex than a small cardboard box solar cooker, and I don't have much to spend on this project. But I'd like to try and construct a simple, insulated collector/holding tank in the window, which can extend beyond the window area itself in all directions only a couple of feet. But I do also have a wide linen closet on the other side of the toliet that has extra space for storage, if needed. I just want to heat enough water for daily bathing for a family of three. It could be as rudimentary as something I fill with water from a hose, and then have a way for it to flow down into the tub once heated. Any ideas, or is this something I need a more high-tech solution or more space for?

buy a 2 panel solar thermal system and be done with it. you get tax credits and a much more efficient system (95%). go to appalachianenergy.com. we have 60 systems ready to ship as i type.

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